Daikin Applied Americas · 6 hours ago
Project Development Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $148K/yr
8+ years expDaikin Applied is the world's largest HVAC company, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025. The Project Development Engineer will support the Turnkey acquisition process and work closely with the sales team to develop customer relationships and ensure project specifications are met from concept to completion.
Consumer GoodsElectronics"Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)"Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop all aspects of the scope, project development schedule, and costs for the customer proposal
Work with sales team, customers, and project manager to help scope, estimate, and sell the project
Create, analyze, and negotiate sub-contractor proposals to ensure all customer contract proposal aspects will be met
Consult project management staff to outline work plans and delegate duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
Review and analyze status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, and/or milestones during project development
Create cost estimates for HVAC piping and sheet metal improvements. Create project scheduling using MS Project, MS Excel, or other tools needed to ensure project development milestones and deadlines are met
Work with the sales and fulfillment teams to plan and conduct client, project, and internal meetings to ensure clear communication
Analyze and select system types and create conceptual designs for HVAC systems
Balance and manage multiple projects in development with multiple sub-contractors and complete project development within initial scope, schedule, and budget
Develop and maintain subcontracting partner relationships. Follow and implement all safety and policy compliances to ensure a safe and satisfying work environment
Create and maintain the accuracy of the forecasted cost, time, and customer satisfaction at completion of project development phase
Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff
Examine and review contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans. Transition to Service Operations when sale has been finalized
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in mechanical contracting
Proven sales leadership and demonstrated ability to establish effective strategies
Ability to travel up to 50%
Preferred
Mechanical systems layout and design experience
HVAC Systems and Controls experience
CEM or PE
Benefits
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.
Company
Daikin Applied Americas
Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashish Srivastava
SVP, Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Jeff Shusta
Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development
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