Project Developer - Energy Savings Performance Contract

CEG Solutions•Arlington, VA

6d•Remote

About The Position

A Project Development Project Manager at CEG will lead the end-to-end development of Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) projects, from initial selection through contract award. You will own the development plan, schedule, and deliverables, coordinating closely with a cross-functional team of internal resources and external partners. You will serve as a client-facing leader, working closely with CEG senior leadership to drive alignment on scope, savings, pricing, and contract terms to secure a contract award. This is a hands-on role for someone who can help translate technical opportunities into financeable, guaranteed-savings projects.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in Energy Service Performance Contracting (ESPC) or complex design-build projects. Experience leading pursuits from selection to contract award. Contract sizes greater than $5MM are strongly preferred.
Technical Expertise: Understanding of HVAC, mechanical/electrical systems, boilers, chillers, building envelope, and energy simulation software.
Soft Skills: Exceptional technical writing, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and/or Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CVMP) designation is preferred.
Knowledge of Measurement and Verification (M&V) procedures.
Proven track record in managing internal engineering teams and external subcontractors.
A demonstrated passion for renewable energy, facility resilience, and the built environment.

Responsibilities

Development Oversight: Own the project development roadmap, schedule, and deliverables from selection through award. Drive internal development, reviews, and approvals. Maintain risk, issues, action logs. Communicate status to leadership and the client.
Scope Development: Work with the engineering team to lead discovery, site walks, data requests, and stakeholder interviews. Drive ECM concepts (30-50%) into a coordinated scope package suitable for pricing, savings calculations, and client approval.
Financial Modeling: Develop financial proformas and deal structures to ensure projects meet ROI targets and performance guarantees.
Proposal Creation: Lead the preparation of the final deliverables/proposals, coordinate internal reviews, and coordinate revisions as necessary to align with client sustainability and operational goals.
Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering teams, financial partners, and client decision-makers. Lead client meetings through award.
Subcontractor Management: Prepare detailed scopes of work and manage competitive bidding processes to obtain accurate project pricing.