Project Developer Contractor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Developer Contractor based in the United States.

The Project Developer Contractor will lead the development of energy efficiency and infrastructure retrofit projects within existing data centers. This hands-on engineering role spans the entire project development lifecycle, from initial site assessments and technical analysis to cost estimation and client-ready proposals. You will identify opportunities to improve energy performance, validate potential savings, and develop practical solutions for mission-critical facilities. Working directly with clients and technical stakeholders, you will translate complex engineering findings into clear scopes of work and investment recommendations. The role combines fieldwork, analytical problem-solving, financial modeling, and technical communication, with opportunities to help improve internal processes. This flexible consulting engagement offers the potential for long-term career growth and increased project leadership responsibility as the organization expands.

Accountabilities

• Site Audits and Field Assessments: Conduct site audits and jobsite walkthroughs at operational data centers. Collect equipment nameplate information, field measurements, and operating conditions, documenting existing systems through detailed notes, photographs, and sketches.
• Engineering Documentation and Quality Assurance: Review field findings for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all technical documentation meets established quality standards and supports reliable project development.
• Energy Engineering and Savings Analysis: Independently calculate and validate projected energy savings, evaluate potential retrofit opportunities, and prioritize projects based on technical feasibility and expected impact.
• Building Systems and Operational Analysis: Analyze building automation system (BAS) trend logs, equipment performance, and operational data to support engineering conclusions and refine technical assumptions.
• Technical Methodologies and Process Improvement: Develop and improve engineering calculation methods, technical assumptions, and standardized procedures for site audits, energy analysis, estimating, and proposal preparation.
• Cost Estimation and Vendor Coordination: Prepare preliminary and detailed project cost estimates. Request, evaluate, and consolidate vendor quotations and subcontractor pricing to establish realistic project budgets.
• Financial and Investment Analysis: Develop payback calculations, return on investment (ROI) assessments, and lifecycle cost analyses to evaluate project economics and support client decision-making.
• Proposal Development: Write technical narratives and scopes of work for client proposals, preparing supporting exhibits, diagrams, calculations, and other technical documentation.
• Client Presentations and Project Reporting: Translate engineering findings into clear, professional, client-facing recommendations. Present project opportunities, support proof-of-concept documentation, and prepare pilot project reports.
• Client Relationship Management: Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned projects, maintaining clear communication, responding to technical questions, and coordinating project development activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal technical teams, vendors, subcontractors, and clients to ensure project recommendations are accurate, practical, and aligned with operational requirements.
• Professional Growth and Leadership: Contribute to the development of project delivery practices, with opportunities to assume greater responsibility for project teams, client accounts, and business development activities.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, General Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in HVAC, mechanical systems, energy engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting jobsite visits, technical audits, or field assessments independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, with the ability to assess existing infrastructure and identify practical efficiency improvements.
• Proven ability to perform energy savings calculations, d…