About this opportunity
Trane Technologies lists this Executive Project Developer opportunity in mount mourne, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Executive Project Developer
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Where is the work:
Virtual
Executive Project Developers combine deep project development expertise with exceptional leadership and problem-solving ability. They serve as trusted resources for regional teams, leading challenging opportunities, evaluating complex technical and financial decisions, communicating effectively with executive stakeholders, and driving alignment across multidisciplinary teams.
Successful Executive Project Developers understand how customer needs, building systems, financial structures, construction execution, risk management, emerging technologies, and organizational priorities come together to create successful projects. They are comfortable leading workshops, coaching regional developers, reviewing construction strategies, and presenting to executive decision makers. Above all, they elevate everyone around them.
What you will do:
Lead Strategic Project Development
Oversee project development for high-profile, complex, and strategic opportunities across North America
Support regional teams throughout opportunity qualification, audit planning, solution development, project strategy, financial evaluation, risk management, customer engagement, and contract execution
Support Regional Teams & Capability Growth
Collaborate with Project Developers, Sales teams, Energy Engineers, and Operations leaders to strengthen project development capabilities
Provide coaching, mentoring, technical guidance, and project leadership support to ensure successful development and execution of complex opportunities
Drive Project Strategy & Customer Alignment
Facilitate definition of customer objectives, prioritization of investments, evaluation of alternatives, and alignment of stakeholders around a common vision
Support executive presentations, customer workshops, and strategic planning discussions throughout project development
Advance Project Development Excellence
Promote deployment and adoption of project development standard work, tools, processes, and best practices across North America
Encourage knowledge sharing, capture lessons learned, and identify opportunities to enhance consistency, quality, productivity, and customer outcomes
Champion Innovation & Emerging Technologies
Evaluate market trends, customer needs, and emerging technologies to identify new solution opportunities
Partner with internal experts to incorporate advanced technologies, building analytics, geothermal, digital solutions, AI-enabled tools, electrification strategies, and resilience-focused solutions into customer projects
Ensure Technical, Financial & Execution Alignment
Guide teams in balancing customer objectives, technical feasibility, financial performance, constructability, operational considerations, implementation risk, and long-term value
Support quality reviews of audits, financial models, project scopes, contractor strategies, and customer deliverables
What you will bring:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, Business, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years of experience leading development of complex energy, infrastructure, facility modernization, design-build, performance contracting, or capital improvement projects
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project development teams through opportunity qualification, audit development, solution development, financial evaluation, and contract execution
Strong understanding of building systems, energy conservation measures, facility infrastructure, constructability, and project implementation strategies
Experience developing and evaluating business cases, lifecycle cost analyses, financial models, project risks, and customer value propositions
Ability to lead and influence diverse teams without direct authority
Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and executive engagement skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with audiences ranging from facility and operational stakeholders to executive leadership
Experience coordinating engineers, consultants, contractors, estimators, operations teams, and customer stakeholders throughout project development
Willingness to travel throughout North America to support regional teams and strategic customer opportunities
Preferred Experience
Experience leading Investment Grade Audits (IGA), Detailed Audits, Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), Design-Build, Large Turnkey, Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12, Municipal, Federal, Industrial, or Commercial projects
Deep familiarity with HVAC systems, controls, energy management systems, electrical infrastructure, central utility plants, renewable energy systems, resilience solutions, and intelligent building technologies
Experience managing project development budgets, schedules, audit teams, consultant engagements, and contractor procurement activities
Experience deploying standard work, operational improvements, capability-building programs, or organizational change initiatives across multiple teams or regions
Preferred Certifications
One or more of the following certifications are valued:
Professional Engineer (PE)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$113,600.00 - $204,609.99
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
Yes
Sales Commission Eligible:
No
Thrive at work and at home:
Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
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 includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
Worksite address
mount mourne, NC, 28123, US
Who can apply
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