Senior Principal Development Engineer – Sustainable Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Create conceptual solutions for P3 projects guided by project team design, Facilities Management needs, and JCI pursuit team strategies.

• Oversee pricing processes for final solutions that comply with Performance Output Specification requirements.

• Offer design-assist insights from facility operations and lifecycle viewpoints to enhance system efficiency and reduce net present costs.

• Manage the development of persuasive business cases for proposed scopes of work.

• Direct and manage larger, intricate, and strategic projects from initiation to Financial Close.

• Generate and oversee development budgets and timelines.

• Review client Performance Output Specifications and team drawings to ensure designs align with Facility Management requirements.

• Optimize the design of building systems and equipment while developing operations plans and cost strategies.

• Lead subject matter experts and strategic partners in formulating operations plans, staffing structures, and estimates for O&M, lifecycle, and transition costs.

• Represent JCI in design team meetings and influence design choices.

• Review RFP schedules and provide O&M insights to Sales, Legal, and Design & Construction teams.

• Assist with proposal bid text and project document revisions.

• Contribute to Energy Consumption Guarantee Targets.

• Offer insights on specifications, benchmarking, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices.

• Ensure the accuracy and quality control of final cost proposals.

• Engage in customer and owner presentations and bilateral meetings.

• Prepare requests for information related to O&M services, technology, lifecycle, handback conditions, and performance standards.

• Support internal management reviews throughout the procurement process.

• Transfer knowledge to the Transition team post-Financial Close.

• Participate in professional organizations and cultivate relationships within the P3 sector.

• Provide leadership for solution development in the P3 market.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years in facility management, O&M leadership, engineering, energy management, and/or construction experience.

• In-depth knowledge of building-related systems and services.

• Proven Facility Management experience with a Central Utility Plant and/or a Combined Heat and Power Plant.

• Experience in O&M leadership, building design, and construction.

• Ability to influence members of a Design Build team.

• Strong project management capabilities for overseeing large development projects with diverse resources.

• Outstanding presentation and communication skills.

• Strong conceptual skills for crafting innovative solution designs.

• Excellent customer-facing abilities and confidence presenting at the executive level.

• Strong team leadership and management of solution development teams.

• Exceptional business analysis skills for creating compelling business cases.

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and other common computer applications.

• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.