Development Specialist – Bilingual

Role Overview

• Participate as a key member of the Building Systems America project development team to achieve departmental and project goals on large-scale, complex, and high-risk projects focused on energy efficiency and decarbonization.
• Lead engineering, process, and financial tasks during preliminary and detailed development of sustainable energy projects.
• Perform high-level analysis on more complex technical and financial elements, focusing on bundled program scopes.
• Collaborate with the team to achieve business objectives by following the Solutions Playbook and best business practices methodology.
• Responsible for establishing ongoing partnerships with clients on assigned projects, preparing and delivering compelling technical presentations, and clearly communicating project goals, benefits, and outcomes to non-technical client stakeholders.
• Provide technical, process, or financial support to the development team during the design process.
• Assist in developing the client’s business case for the conceptual solution as needed.
• Lead preliminary data collection and modeling efforts for assigned opportunities.
• Lead or support detailed development of large projects.
• Validate assumptions made during solution design.
• Establish detailed development budgets and scopes.
• Work with operations teams and external partners to develop project estimates, HVAC flow diagrams, RFPs, scopes of work, and preliminary and detailed energy and financial models (ROI/NPV) for assigned projects.
• Assist in preparing proposals and other client communication documents.
• Use specialized functional expertise as a key member of the development team.
• Possess strong technical skills in multiple functional areas, capable of assessing design risks and being responsible for all elements of large projects.
• Understand the full range of JCI offerings and their applications in client solutions.
• Design alternative offerings to meet specific program requirements identified by the solution design specialist.
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing multiple components of bundled sales.
• Perform detailed technical or financial analyses to quantify cost savings or other benefits for the client.
• Assist with technical or financial calibration as needed.
• Lead development of client baselines.
• Lead portions of C-level or economic client presentations as needed.
• Represent the development team during operational reviews of large or technically complex programs.
• Provide risk analysis for the complete solution.
• Responsible for creating and managing budgets, timelines, and quality for assigned opportunities.
• Fully utilize JCI development processes and tools to perform tasks and mentor others.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors as well as mid-level technical and financial managers at facilities.
• Responsible for staying up to date with relevant design or engineering standards and practices.
• May provide post-contract design review support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field
• Over 5 years of experience in building systems design or sales, energy modeling, renewable energy systems, microgrids, construction, or facilities management
• Function-specific licenses or certifications preferred (e.g., Professional Engineer license for engineering roles, CEM, LEED, CMVP, CBCP, etc.)
• Full proficiency in building systems analysis and evaluation, end-use energy analysis, energy modeling, distributed generation
• Ability to lead engineering teams, work effectively with others, deliver results, focus on the customer, and act ethically
• Ability to communicate with non-technical clients and simplify complex concepts
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
• Available to travel in the U.S. and Canada
• Preference for bilingual French/English speakers

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation / holidays / sick leave – Available from day one
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care – Available from day one
• Extensive product and on-the-job / cross-training opportunities
• Exceptional resources
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy