Executive Project Developer
Trane Technologies
- Location
- Davidson, North Carolina, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 13 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
About this role
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies , and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King , sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. 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,