Project Developer

Trane Italia; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Trane Technologies seeks a Project Developer for Key Accounts to advance small commercial HVAC projects, including digital and turnkey solutions, with strong collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

You will help scope, estimate, and design opportunities, coordinating with Account Managers and service providers to deliver profitable, executable projects while aligning with customer needs and company goals. Some travel and remote work are involved.

Qualifications

• Four‑year degree in Engineering, Technical field, Business, or related field required.
• Experience supporting project development, project management, service solutions, turnkey delivery, or construction-related sales support.
• Ability to identify customer needs and translate them into practical, profitable solutions.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, building systems, and the building construction industry.
• Understanding of construction methods and practices; coordinate subcontractors and service providers.
• Ability to audit mechanical/building systems and recommend performance improvements.
• Strong estimating, scoping, and proposal support capabilities.
• Experience writing HVAC system‑level sequences of operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop small commercial HVAC, controls, connected building, digital, service, and turnkey solutions.
• Partner with Account Managers to identify profitable, executable opportunities across national owner-direct accounts.
• Assist in project scoping, concept development, solution validation, and preliminary design.
• Support budgets, RFQs, scopes, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate with providers and stakeholders to align delivery expectations.
• Provide technical and solution-development support throughout pursuit of opportunities.
• Manage design support and turnover to execution teams.
• Improve processes across digital, service, and turnkey offerings.
• Support customers from development through transition to operations.
• Drive customer satisfaction and long-term relationship development.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building systems

Subcontractor coordination

Estimating & scoping

Project development

Communication skills

AutoCAD/Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world’s challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

Virtual

What’s in it for you

Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a remote Project Developer in Key Accounts. As a Project Developer, you will support one of the most dynamic and fast-growing areas of the business: Small Commercial vertical accounts within Key Accounts.

In this role, you will work with internal teams, Account Managers, independent service providers, and national owner-direct customers to identify, develop, and help sell profitable, executable projects centered on digital solutions, service offerings, and turnkey project delivery. This includes scope of work development, project estimating, solution design support, subcontractor coordination, and proposal development.

The Project Developer plays a critical role in helping Account Managers uncover customer needs, shape practical and scalable solutions, and position Trane as a trusted long-term partner. This role requires a blend of technical aptitude, business acumen, project development discipline, and strong communication skills to support growth across strategic customer accounts and expand the Trane brand through an ongoing partnership cycle.

The Project Developer is responsible for supporting project acquisition and development efforts from early opportunity identification through project handoff, ensuring solutions are aligned with customer expectations, operational requirements, and business objectives.

What you will do

• Develop small commercial HVAC, controls, connected building, digital, service, and turnkey solutions using Trane equipment, controls, and services, along with other complementary systems as needed.
• Partner with Account Managers to identify and develop profitable, executable opportunities that support customer goals and drive business growth across national owner-direct accounts.
• Assist in project scoping, concept development, solution validation, and preliminary design to support sales strategy and customer engagement.
• Support Account Managers in developing project budgets, preparing subcontractor and independent service provider request for quotations (RFQs), and defining scope statements, schedules, specifications, and milestone dates.
• Coordinate with independent service providers and internal stakeholders to develop executable project plans and ensure alignment on delivery expectations.
• Provide technical and solution-development support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation in strategic account planning and job acquisition efforts.
• Manage design support activities, including conceptual site plans and preliminary engineering documents, through turnover to execution teams as required.
• Help develop and refine processes that improve project development effectiveness across digital, service, and turnkey offerings within Key Accounts Small Commercial.
• Support secured customers from project development through transition to operations or execution teams.
• Assist in driving customer satisfaction, account growth, and long-term relationship development that reinforces the Trane brand.
• Support an infinite partnership approach by helping create repeatable value for customers through ongoing service, modernization, digital expansion, and turnkey project opportunities.
• Some travel required; other duties as assigned.

What you will bring

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Technical field, Business, or related field required.
• Experience supporting project development, project management, service solutions, turnkey delivery, or construction-related sales support.
• Ability to identify customer needs and help translate them into practical, profitable, and executable solutions.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, building systems, and the building construction industry.
• Understanding of construction methods and practices, with the ability to communicate with and coordinate subcontractors and independent service providers to obtain critical proposal and execution information.
• Ability to audit existing mechanical and building systems and recommend solutions that improve performance, reliability, serviceability, and customer outcomes.
• Strong estimating, scoping, and proposal support capabilities.
• Ability to develop and write HVAC system‑level sequence of operations and other system‑level control requirements is a plus.
• Proficiency in Visio, AutoCAD, and/or other design software; familiarity with digital platforms and connected building technologies is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, with the ability to work across internal teams, external providers, and customer organizations.
• Ability to work regularly and dependably while functioning effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours or weekends as required, including some travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$97,406.66 - $135,834.99

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer : We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.