What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Project Developer position at Daikin Applied?
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
Daikin Applied is seeking aProject Developer. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with the support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.Come bea part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location:Washington DC area - Field Requirements
Your Responsibilities:
Identify, qualify, and develop owner-direct turnkey, retrofit, replacement, and special project opportunities
Perform facility assessments and mechanical system evaluations toidentifycustomer needs
Develop complete project scopes, budgets, schedules, and conceptual designs
Prepareaccurateestimates, cost models, gross margin analysis, and financial forecasts
Collaborate with Account Managers to develop and present technical solutions
Lead value engineering efforts to improve constructability, lifecycle value, and profitability
Coordinate engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and self-perform field resources
Negotiate subcontractor proposals and supplier pricing
Develop executionstrategiesmaximizing self-perform labor whileutilizingsubcontractors strategically
Manage multiple opportunities whilemaintainingaccurateCRMpipelineand forecasting
Review customer contracts,identifycommercial risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
Conduct formal turnover meetings with Project Management and Operations
Support customer meetings through project kickoff andmaintainhigh customer satisfaction
Meet annual booking, revenue, gross margin, and proposal conversion goals
Follow all company safety, quality, and compliance requirements
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent HVAC/mechanical contracting experience.
8 years of progressive experience in commercial HVAC, mechanical construction, design-build, estimating, project development, or project management.
Technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems, construction practices, and project delivery methods.
Your Benefits:
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Multiple medical insurance plan options dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off and company paid holidays
Paid sick timein accordance withthe federal,stateand 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 $107,900.00 - $183,800.00 plus a bonus incentive planin Maryland. The range displayedrepresentsthe pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.