Project Developer

About the role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Project Developer to lead the identification, development, and delivery of energy efficiency and infrastructure retrofit projects within mission-critical data center environments. This role is responsible for managing projects from initial site assessment through proposal presentation, including evaluating existing facility conditions, identifying energy-saving opportunities, developing technical scopes of work, and producing financial and energy savings analyses. The ideal candidate brings experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, along with hands-on experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or complex building systems. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, combining technical expertise with strong project ownership and client-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive site assessments of data center and mission-critical facilities to evaluate operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and control systems to develop energy conservation measures (ECMs) and infrastructure upgrade recommendations.
• Collect, validate, and interpret field data, including equipment performance metrics, BAS trends, and operational parameters.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, project budgets, implementation strategies, and technical proposals.
• Perform energy savings calculations, ROI analysis, lifecycle cost evaluations, and financial justification modeling.
• Evaluate cooling infrastructure, chiller systems, airflow management, and other critical facility systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to develop accurate project estimates and implementation plans.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and equipment documentation to support project development efforts.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and business cases to clients and executive stakeholders.
• Manage project development activities independently while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Support commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts to validate system performance and projected savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience developing energy efficiency, infrastructure modernization, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, MEP systems, and building operations.
• Experience performing energy audits and facility assessments.
• Ability to analyze system performance and identify operational improvement opportunities.
• Strong technical writing, proposal development, and presentation skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to work independently in operational and mission-critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Professional Engineer (PE), or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls platforms.
• Knowledge of chiller plants, cooling infrastructure, electrical distribution systems, and reliability engineering principles.
• Experience conducting trend log analysis and energy performance modeling.
• Familiarity with commissioning and retro-commissioning methodologies.
• Experience managing vendors, subcontractors, and implementation partners.

Skills

• Energy Auditing
• HVAC Systems
• Mechanical & Electrical Systems Assessment
• MEP Systems
• Data Center Operations
• Mission-Critical Facilities
• Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
• BAS / Controls Systems
• Chilled Water & Cooling Infrastructure
• Reliability Engineering
• Project Estimating
• Financial Analysis (ROI, Payback, Lifecycle Costing)
• Technical Proposal Development
• Commissioning & Retro-Commissioning
• Client Relationship Management

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Denver, CO, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)