Sr-Project Developer

Trane Italia • Ashland, VA

32d • $75,700 - $135,835 • Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation, committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is integral to their business. The company invites individuals who dare to see impactful possibilities in global challenges and wish to contribute to a better future to join them in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. The work schedule is hybrid: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with colleagues, and Fridays, choose your work location based on work requirements. This exciting opportunity for a Sr. Project Developer in Richmond, VA, supports Trane Technologies Energy Services, one of the most challenging and fastest-growing career fields. The role involves working with internal teams and customers to identify and develop turnkey design-build solutions and energy savings contracting projects. This includes scope of work development, cost estimating, collaborating with Energy Engineers to quantify energy savings, and providing proposal support as part of an industry-leading Energy Services Company (ESCO). A career with an ESCO requires knowledge of building systems and energy engineering, strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, along with determination and a desire to succeed. The Sr. Project Developer is responsible for Acquisition Support of both Design-Build Turnkey and Energy Performance Contracting project work, demanding mastery of acquisition, technical aptitude, and project management skills.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Technical field or Business Required.
• Working knowledge of cost and savings studies incorporating energy conversation measures (ECM).
• Working knowledge of energy rebate programs, utility tariffs and utility bill analysis.
• Ability to audit existing mechanical and building systems and recommend solutions to improve.
• Understanding of construction methods/practices and ability to communicate with and direct subcontractors in an effort to obtain critical proposal information.
• Project Management and Performance Contracting/ESCO experience required.
• Must have a general knowledge of basic engineering, electricity, mechanical HVAC systems and the building construction industry.
• Ability to work regularly and dependably as well as function in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/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 / Carless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to develop and write HVAC system level sequence of operations and other system level control requirements a benefit.
• Proficiency in Visio, AutoCAD and/or other design software; knowledge of computerized energy simulation tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop HVAC systems and solutions using a combination of Trane equipment and controls and other leading HVAC equipment and systems that include project scoping, concept development, engineering analysis, and system validation.
• Support Account Managers in developing and establishing project installation budgets, and preparing the sub-contractor request for quotation’s (RFQ) including: scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; permitting and bonding requirements.
• Provide key technical support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams.
• Manage the design including conceptual site plans and preliminary engineering documents through construction documents.
• Continually validate the effectiveness of the Design-Build Turnkey and ESPC processes and identify and develop improvements.
• Responsible for secured customers from Project Development through project transition.
• Assist and support all efforts of acquisition and customer satisfaction.
• Travel as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior