Team Lead Project Development

Team Lead, Project Development

Location:
Long Island / Metro NYC

Our client is a vertically integrated energy infrastructure and performance contracting firm delivering complex Energy Savings Performance Contracting, Central Energy Centers, CHP systems, renewable energy projects, and large-scale mechanical and electrical modernization throughout the Northeast.

With continued expansion across Long Island and the greater New York City market, the organization is seeking a Team Lead, Project Development to provide technical and strategic leadership across performance contracting and energy infrastructure projects.

This role is designed for a senior level project development leader who understands the complexity of the New York market and can lead development efforts with technical authority and commercial awareness.

The Team Lead, Project Development will own the full development lifecycle of energy and infrastructure modernization projects across municipal, education, healthcare, and commercial facilities throughout the Long Island and Metro NYC region. This individual serves as the technical authority during the development phase, guiding engineering direction, validating financial assumptions, and ensuring the integrity of guaranteed savings models.

Operating at the intersection of engineering, finance, and client engagement, this role leads ASHRAE Level II, Level III, and Investment Grade Audits while structuring technically sound and commercially viable solutions. The position requires experience navigating regulatory requirements, union labor considerations, and multi stakeholder public procurement processes common within the New York market.

This is a leadership role designed for an experienced project development professional who can mentor engineering teams, manage technical risk, and partner closely with business development leadership to secure and deliver performance contracts.

• Lead and oversee ASHRAE Level II, Level III, and Investment Grade Audits across complex building portfolios
• Direct identification, engineering, and validation of energy and water conservation measures
• Review and approve energy models, financial analyses, capital cost estimates, and guaranteed savings calculations
• Structure technically sound, financially viable project scopes aligned with performance contract requirements
• Define pricing strategy and manage technical risk prior to contract execution
• Support executive level client presentations and technical components of contract negotiations
• Mentor and guide project development engineers and analysts while maintaining high quality standards
• Coordinate closely with construction, commissioning, measurement and verification, and operations teams to ensure feasibility and continuity
• Oversee commissioning standards and validate post installation performance outcomes
• Ensure seamless transition from development through implementation and long term performance validation

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Energy Systems Engineering
• 7 plus years of experience within ESCO or performance contracting environments
• Demonstrated leadership of technical teams or multi disciplinary project groups
• Extensive experience with ASHRAE Level II and III audits and Investment Grade Audits
• Proven experience structuring and validating guaranteed energy savings
• In depth and advanced building systems knowledge including mechanical systems, HVAC infrastructure, Building Automation Systems, electrical distribution, and lighting systems
• Advanced knowledge of ASHRAE, IESNA, NEC, and related codes
• Experience leading projects from assessment through implementation
• Strong client facing communication and presentation skills

• PE license strongly preferred
• CEM, CMVP, LEED AP, or related certifications
• Experience with in public sector and municipal markets in New York
• Familiarity operating within union labor environments and complex stakeholder structures

Qualified candidates with technical leadership experience in ESCO or performance contracting environments are encouraged to apply for confidential consideration.

All inquiries will be handled with discretion and will not be released without prior approval.

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• PE
• CEM
• CMVP
• LEED AP
• ASHRAE
• Energy Audits
• ASHRAE Level II Audits
• ASHRAE Level III Audits
• Investment Grade Audits
• Performance Contracting
• Energy Savings Performance Contracts
• ESPC
• Guaranteed Energy Savings
• Energy Efficiency
• Energy Conservation Measures
• Mechanical Systems
• HVAC Infrastructure
• Central Plant Systems
• Chilled Water Systems
• Boiler Systems
• Building Automation Systems
• Energy Modeling
• Measurement and Verification
• IPMVP
• Infrastructure Modernization
• Bundled Energy Solutions
• Public Sector Energy Projects