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PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

As a division of Southland Industries (www.southlandind.com), Southland Energy is a comprehensive energy services firm with roots in one of the nation’s leading MEP building systems groups. With the ability to self-perform energy services work through our distinctive design-build-operate-maintain expertise, we work with our customers to increase efficiency, reduce utility consumption, and lower overall energy costs. Using various creative financing options, our certified energy professionals deliver guaranteed performance-based solutions that sustainably improve your facility’s bottom line (www.southlandindenergy.com).

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Project Developer will develop energy solutions well suited to the technical and business needs of our customers across the commercial, municipal and federal energy markets. This individual will be responsible for creating collaboratively developed technical and financial solutions that help our clients achieve their efficiency, sustainability and reliability goals.

The role will include managing multiple technical resources to fulfill project objectives and deliverables.  This position is accountable for leading the technical project development including the development approach, schedule, leading client workshops and in cohesion with the Business Development and Solutions Executive leader, responsible to sell a successful project.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Coordinate visits to customer project sites to investigate existing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems and document energy performance information, including utility data and facility design drawings.
• Work collaboratively with sales and operations in the development, sale, risk management, procurement and execution of the performance contracts.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for energy conservation, efficiency, or renewable technology and assist with preparation of related energy savings calculations and technical assessment.
• Develop clear basis of design and other written documentation concerning recommended ECM’s, including accurate descriptions, savings potential, cost estimates and back up data to verify ECM’s
• Provide leadership to development activities and input into the design process in support of scope of work definition, construction approach and ongoing O&M of the energy projects developed.
• Collaborate with internal and external design engineering resources to support conceptual and detailed engineering design and bid documents, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for energy efficient building technology and system measures
• Coordinate with vendors, installation contractors and internal project management teams for feasibility, scoping and pricing of proposed project scopes of work and participate in client meetings and presentations
• Provide technical guidance throughout development, construction, project commissioning, and operations, including proposals, reports, cost estimates, and presentations
• Prepare financial models related to payment including an understanding of ROI, life cycle costing and internal rate of return for the customer, and ensure successful project implementation that meets or exceeds company objectives, financial parameters, and technical needs required to deliver customer energy cost savings
• Support the business goals of Southland Energy by participating in engineering consulting studies on an as needed basis where it is deemed in the interest of Southland.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, business or closely related field
• 10+ years of construction engineering experience that include at least 5 years of developing and delivering energy projects from concept to final execution in federal and municipal energy markets.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, quantify, and qualify energy savings and implement complex technical solutions involving supply side savings opportunities, HVAC, water conservation, waste management, distributed generation and renewable energy technologies.
• Strong communication skills and the interest and ability to lead diverse teams with participation both within and outside of Southland Energy.
• Awareness of construction practices as they relate to mechanical, electrical and plumbing system installation.
• Understanding of the financial planning and budgeting and analysis required to develop and present clear business cases for customers and Southland leadership.
• Industry experience with energy audits, studies and overall energy analysis, along with a strong knowledge of HVAC, lighting, water-use, metering, and generation technologies and an awareness of building energy modeling desired.
• Must be able and willing to travel 30% of the time.

YOU MATTER

BENEFITS:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION INSURANCE – 100% PAID FOR EMPLOYEE
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE: SOUTHLAND CAREERS OR ON FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN OR TWITTER

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**ALL EMPLOYMENT OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL, DRUG TEST, BACKGROUND CHECK AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE CHECKS. **

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