What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Developer – Federal (NORESCO) position at Carrier?
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com (opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About NORESCO
NORESCO, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, helps clients modernize aging building systems and upgrade energy and water infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century. We implement innovative energy efficiency, distributed generation, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions that optimize the operational efficiency and improve resilience of buildings, campuses, military installations, and communities. To date, NORESCO has implemented solutions that provide more than $5 billion in guaranteed energy and operating cost savings at more than 10,000 facilities, while reducing customer CO2 emissions by more than 25 million metric tons – the equivalent of planting 1.4 million acres of forest.
About This Role
At NORESCO, Project Developers direct the development of complex projects by identifying, assessing, and structuring technical and financial solutions for our federal customers’ resiliency, energy efficiency, and capital improvement challenges. They have a strong understanding of a wide range of technology offerings and have the communication and business skills necessary to bridge the gap between the sales, engineering, construction management and O&M groups. Project Developers translate customer needs into strategic and technical guidance to the development team and possesses a blend of technical, financial, contractual, and customer management skills. They communicate with Sr Executives within our organization and the customer’s organization to ensure a risk mitigated and customer-centric project.
Key Responsibilities
The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is 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, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com (opens in new window). We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 15 April 2026
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice (opens in new window).
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com (opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About NORESCO
NORESCO, a part of Carrier Global Corporation, helps clients modernize aging building systems and upgrade energy and water infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century. We implement innovative energy efficiency, distributed generation, energy storage, and renewable energy solutions that optimize the operational efficiency and improve resilience of buildings, campuses, military installations, and communities. To date, NORESCO has implemented solutions that provide more than $5 billion in guaranteed energy and operating cost savings at more than 10,000 facilities, while reducing customer CO2 emissions by more than 25 million metric tons – the equivalent of planting 1.4 million acres of forest.
About This Role
At NORESCO, Project Developers direct the development of complex projects by identifying, assessing, and structuring technical and financial solutions for our federal customers’ resiliency, energy efficiency, and capital improvement challenges. They have a strong understanding of a wide range of technology offerings and have the communication and business skills necessary to bridge the gap between the sales, engineering, construction management and O&M groups. Project Developers translate customer needs into strategic and technical guidance to the development team and possesses a blend of technical, financial, contractual, and customer management skills. They communicate with Sr Executives within our organization and the customer’s organization to ensure a risk mitigated and customer-centric project.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical/financial support of sales activities
- Financial modeling of Energy Performance Contracts
- Proposal writing and review/QC Management and coordination of proposal team
- Technical/financial support of sales activities leading to new business
- Conducts walk-throughs of customer facilities to determine project viability
- Interviews customers to determine facility needs and assess customer expectations.
- Assists in the preparation of customer presentations
- Presents the business case of the proposal for oral interviews and customer meetings
- Financial Modeling of Energy Performance Contracts:
- Combines energy savings values, sub-contracted costs, and purchased material costs and incorporates these data into NORESCO’s financial model
- Reviews energy savings and costs for reasonableness based on past experience, metrics, and knowledge of the project
- Analyzes Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) for technical and financial viability
- Identifies ECM and project cost and savings risks and develops a plan and strategy to manage and mitigate these risks
- Proposal Writing and Review/QC:
- Responsible for financial sections of the proposal
- Reviews ECM Write-Ups and other technical proposal sections provided by Senior Energy Engineers for risk mitigation and customer pain points
- Coordinates proposal document strategy and tactics with team
- Author and review sections for competitive RFP response for new site selections
- Supported by a Proposal Administrator (PA) to review, edit, and assemble the Preliminary Assessment and IGA/DFS documents
- Management and Coordination of Development Team:
- Acts as a primary point of contact with the customer during project development
- Manages the proposal team, including Account Executive, Senior Energy Engineer(s), Lighting and Water Auditor/Designer, Construction Manager, O&M, M&V Specialist, Legal and Finance
- Hosts regular conference calls to communicate strategy and tactics, review team members’ responsibilities, and progress to date against milestones.
- Coordinates and leads risk review meetings prior to proposal submission, presenting the business case for the project to Senior Management.
- Manages the PA and IGA/DFS budgets and timelines to produce project deliverables on time and within budget
- Secures project award
- Stays engaged through Implementation and Performance phases to manage contract compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to work East Coast business hours.
- Ability to travel up to 10% for customer meetings and short site visits.
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7 years’ experience as a project developer and/or in project management
- Due to contractual agreements, must be a US citizen
- Experience in the development of Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) projects and/or Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC) preferred
- General engineering knowledge of HVAC, lighting & lighting controls, DDC / pneumatic controls, and building envelope. Experience with Resiliency measures, including onsite generation (PV, CHP, etc.), battery storage, microgrid, a distinct plus.
- Skilled with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint
- Strong technical writing skills
- Sales aptitude and keen business acumen. Strong communication, project management, and team leadership skills
The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.
Other Compensation
This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Benefits
Employees are eligible for benefits, including:
- Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
- Retirement Benefits
- Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
- Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
- Tuition Assistance
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
Carrier is 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, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com (opens in new window). We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 15 April 2026
Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice (opens in new window).
Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
Salary : $117,500 - $234,500