Project Development Manager

As a Project Development Manager here at Honeywell, you will lead the analysis, development, and advancement of Distributed Energy Resource (DER), energy efficiency, electrification, resilience, and decarbonization projects tailored for commercial and industrial customers.You will report directly to our Director, Project Development and you’ll work out of our New Jersey location on an On-site work schedule.In this role, you will impact the successful qualification, financial modeling, and execution of energy projects by coordinating cross-functional teams across sales, engineering, finance, legal, operations, and external partners, driving sustainable energy solutions and business growth.Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.YOU MUST HAVE- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Industrial, Mechanical, Civil or related technical discipline with sound background in electrical systems.- 7 to 10 years of experience in DER, renewable energy including solar PV, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, CHP, backup generation, EV charging, and energy efficiency solutions. roles.- Experience developing projects valued from $5M to $50M+.- Strong commercial, financial, and customer-facing experience.- Ability to lead multiple concurrent opportunitiesWE VALUE- Experience with Helioscope, PV Syst, NearMap, Xendee, ETAP, or other related software is preferred.- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)- Certification/Accreditation in Distributed Energy Resources including BESS, PV, Fuel Cells, Microgrid, etc.- Project Management Professional (PMP)- Manage a portfolio of project development opportunities ranging from multi-site programs to complex individual energy infrastructure projects.- Monitor project development budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.- Identify and mitigate project risks during the development phase.- Support transition from development to execution while maintaining continuity and customer satisfaction.- Experience in a global organization.- Experience in managing programs in a matrix organization.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELLIn addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn moreThe annual base salary range for this position in New Jersey ($200k - $213k> . For Georgia and most major metropolitan areas, the annual base salary range is <$175k - $185> . Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerationsThe application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job posted July 20th, 2026THE BUSINESS UNITHoneywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrades of systems. Revenues in 2022 for BA were $6B and there are approximately 18,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn moreKey ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end development of DER opportunities including solar PV, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, CHP, backup generation, EV charging, and energy efficiency solutions.Develop feasibility assessments, energy analysis and modeling, investment-grade audits, commercial strategy, proposal development, and executive presentations.Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical scope, energy savings, generation performance, and project economics.Build financial models and proformas supporting EPC, EaaS, PPA, ESA, lease, and hybrid commercial structures.Act as trusted advisor to customer executives, facility leaders, and sustainability stakeholders.Manage development schedules, risks, budgets, incentives, permitting considerations, and stakeholder alignment.Partner with sales teams to grow pipelines and improve win rates in target verticals including industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, commercial real estate, and data centers.Facilitate contract negotiations and support project close activities.Transition awarded projects to execution teams while maintaining customer continuity.Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-07