Project Developer

Daikin Applied Americas; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas in Tampa, FL seeks a Project Developer to drive HVAC project development from concept to turnover. The role collaborates with sales, customers, and PMs to scope, estimate, and sell projects while managing subcontractor proposals and safety compliance.

The position requires a engineering degree and 8+ years in mechanical contracting, with strong planning, scheduling, and cost-estimation skills. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in mechanical contracting.
• Mechanical systems layout and design experience.
• HVAC systems and controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop the scope, project development schedule, and costs for customer proposals.
• Collaborate with sales, customers, and project manager to scope, estimate, and sell the project.
• Create, analyze, and negotiate sub-contractor proposals to meet contract requirements.
• Outline work plans with project management and delegate duties and scope.
• Review status reports and adjust schedules, milestones, and tasks as needed.
• Create cost estimates for HVAC piping and sheet metal improvements.
• Schedule projects using MS Project/Excel to meet milestones.
• Plan client and internal meetings to ensure clear communication.
• Analyze system types and create conceptual HVAC designs.
• Balance multiple projects with subcontractors within scope and budget.
• Develop and maintain subcontracting partner relationships.
• Ensure safety and policy compliance.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems design

Mechanical contracting

Budgeting & cost estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking a Project Developer for our Tampa office. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth in supporting the turnkey acquisition process during concept development through turnover to Service Operation for the business solution for the customer. You will have the support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Tampa, FL – Hybrid role

Your Responsibilities

• Develop all aspects of the scope, project development schedule, and costs for the customer proposal


• Work with sales team, customers, and project manager to help scope, estimate, and sell the project


• Create, analyze, and negotiate sub-contractor proposals to ensure all customer contract proposal aspects will be met


• Consult with project management staff to outline work plan and delegate duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority


• Review and analyze status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, and/or milestones during project development


• Create cost estimates for HVAC piping and sheet metal improvements


• Create project scheduling using MS Project, MS Excel, or other tools needed to ensure project development milestones and deadlines are met


• Work with the sales and fulfillment teams to plan and conduct client, project, and internal meetings to ensure clear communication


• Analyze and select system types and create conceptual designs for HVAC systems


• Balance and manage multiple projects in development with multiple sub-contractors and complete project development within initial scope, schedule, and budget


• Develop and maintain subcontracting partner relationships.


• Follow and implement all safety and policy compliances to ensure a safe and satisfying work environment


• Create and maintain the accuracy of the forecasted cost, time, and customer satisfaction at completion of project development phase


• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff


• Examine and review contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans


• Transition to Service Operations when sales have been finalized

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience


• 8+ years of progressive experience in mechanical contracting


• Mechanical systems layout and design experience


• HVAC systems and controls experience

Your Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Non-logoed company vehicle with most expenses paid


• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance


• 401K retirement plan with employer match


• Paid time off and company paid holidays


• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law


• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $153,300 plus annual bonus. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls in Florida. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!