HVAC Project Developer

Daikin Applied is seeking a Project Developer
. Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025. The role offers an opportunity to shape your career with a company that values growth, diversity, and innovative excellence.

Washington DC area – Field Requirements

• Identify, qualify, and develop owner‑direct turnkey, retrofit, replacement, and special project opportunities
• Perform facility assessments and mechanical system evaluations to identify customer needs
• Develop complete project scopes, budgets, schedules, and conceptual designs
• Prepare accurate estimates, 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 execution strategies maximizing self‑perform labor while utilizing subcontractors strategically
• Manage multiple opportunities while maintaining accurate CRM pipeline and forecasting
• Review customer contracts, identify commercial risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Conduct formal turnover meetings with Project Management and Operations
• Support customer meetings through project kickoff and maintain high customer satisfaction
• Meet annual booking, revenue, gross margin, and proposal conversion goals
• Follow all company safety, quality, and compliance requirements

• 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

• Multiple medical insurance plan options plus dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and 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 $ to $ plus a bonus incentive plan in Maryland. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade to which this position belongs.