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HVAC Project Developer
107,900–183,800 / Year
Location
Bowie, MD 20715
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 11, 2026
Apply by
August 10, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!
Daikin Applied is seeking a Project 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 be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!Location: Washington DC area – Field RequirementsYour Responsibilities:
- 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
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 time in accordance with the 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 $107,900.00 - $183,800.00 plus a bonus incentive plan in Maryland. The range displayed represents the 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!
Key Responsibilities
- Identify 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Construction Management
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- or equivalent HVAC/mechanical contracting experience
Skills Required
HVAC systemsMechanical constructionDesign-buildEstimatingProject developmentProject managementCRMBudgetingValue engineeringCost modelingFinancial forecastingCollaborationNegotiationCommunicationProblem solvingLeadership
Benefits
- Multiple medical insurance plan options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Company paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Tuition Reimbursement
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