Contracting Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities?

Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

What you will do:   

• 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.
• Examines and reviews contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans. Ensures compliance with internal contracting processes.
• Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project; budgets; performance; and close-out.
• Supports the sales function by assisting with quote preparation and proposal.
• Establishes an operations budget for assigned projects by revising the original estimate based on validated project scope.
• Responsible for maintaining 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. Generates technician work orders: and prioritizes tasks.
• 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.
• Obtains acceptance and timely sign-off of the project by the customer.
• Responsible for the successful transition of warranty to the service process.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required. Some travel with occasional overnight stays.

What you will bring: 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subcontractors and other assigned project resources. Will be required to manage lower level Project Managers. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Assists in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Educational Requirements - Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 3 years of experience or seven years of experience in the construction Industry or related field, or an…