Sr-Project Developer

Sr-Project Developer role at Trane Technologies

At Trane Technologies

TM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world’s challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and  boldly go.

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. If you want to contribute to making a better future, we invite you to join us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Customer Facing Sales & Service Work:
Prioritize engaging with customers; when not directly interacting with customers, enjoy the collaborative environment of our regional sales office.

Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Project Developer in Richmond, VA. This role includes working with internal teams and customers to identify and develop turnkey design‑build solutions and energy savings contracting projects, including scope of work development, cost estimating, working with Energy Engineers to quantify energy savings, and proposal support as part of an industry leading Energy Services Company (ESCO).

• 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 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.
• Some travel required, other duties as assigned.

• Four‑year degree in Engineering, Technical field or Business.
• 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.
• Project Management and Performance Contracting/ESCO experience required.
• General knowledge of basic engineering, electricity, mechanical HVAC systems and the building construction industry.
• 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.
• 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…