Contracting Project Specialist - Brea, CA

Contracting Project Specialist

At Trane Technologies and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world’s challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and  boldly go.

Our Brea, CA location is hiring a Contracting Project Specialist. In this role you will manage all aspects of construction projects, from beginning to end, with direct responsibility for project execution while leading a team, or teams, to accomplish specific objectives in a given time frame and with available resources. Responsible for the administration, implementation and management of construction projects. Accountable for assigned projects’ scope of work, schedule and budget.

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption / surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

This position has been designated as a hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week.

• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction.
• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications.
• Prepares for on‑site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on‑site work, as necessary.
• Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project; budgets; performance; and close‑out.
• Represents company by serving as a direct customer contact.
• Examines and reviews contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
• Ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.
• Responsible for maintaining the project budget to forecasted values.
• Creates and makes revisions to project schedules including : generating tasks, estimates, dependencies; milestones, CPM Analysis; and Histogram Analysis.
• Oversees the following : preparation of Trane material and vendor orders; recording the receipt of materials and approving payments.
• Prepares sub‑contractor request for quotation's (RFQ) including : scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; bonding requirements; and billing schedule of values.
• Receives and qualifies subcontractor proposals; supervises work of project assigned staff, subcontractors and installers.
• Responsible for project cash‑flow management : progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
• Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders.
• Ensures that quality standards are maintained for assigned projects.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Establishes professional relationship and communicates with field support staff and customers and their representatives. Interfaces constantly to maintain accurate status reports and project reviews.
• Provides technical support to customers on assigned projects.
• Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files.
• Provides training and follow‑up training at customer site.
• Obtains acceptance and timely sign‑off of the project by the customer.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours / weekends, as required.

• At least 5 to 8+ years of HVAC / Controls industry experience; or two year degree from technical college…