Manager-Contracting

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Trane is excited to offer an incredible opportunity to become a key member of our Energy Services and Controls team in North & South Dakota. As an Area Contracting Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Energy Services and Controls business in the Dakotas Area, encompassing the major locations of Fargo, Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Bismark. You will manage all aspects of the business with direct responsibility for execution and targeted profitability while leading the team to accomplish specific objectives.

• Drive profitability in Contracting for the area and achieving specific Annual Operating Plan priorities.
• Manage performance by monitoring contracting personnel effectiveness and efficiency in relation to customer service and operating plan goals.
• Support the Area General Manager and Regional Contracting Leader in delivering business results and sharing vision.
• Strong collaboration with other Business Streams & functional leaders for greater inter-departmental collaboration and cohesiveness.
• Organizes and schedules all assigned personnel.
• Identifies and prioritizes projects and plans jobs in detail.
• Directly supervise the Energy Services and Controls fulfillment personnel assigned.
• Functions as the primary interface between the customer, vendors, sub-contractors, and internal expertise within the sales organization and fulfillment organization.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Maintains and improves current customer relationships while seeking out other project development and sales opportunities.
• Reviews and validates contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
• Confirms Trane's ability to meet the performance and financial requirements by obtaining and analyzing customer data, project data, and implementation issues prior to accepting the project.
• Leads as a local operations safety professional to establish & maintain a work culture that makes safety priority #1.
• Cross-Departmental Relationship Building:
  Foster strong relationships across all departments, including sales, service, equipment, and leadership.
• Customer Satisfaction Enhancement:
  Enhance customer satisfaction by supporting company initiatives, building customer relationships, addressing concerns, and implementing corrective actions.
• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:
  Lead the hiring and onboarding of new project administrators, ensuring a smooth transition and integration into the team.

• 5 years previous experience in Commercial HVAC systems and building automation systems, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in contracting processes associated with the installation of building automation systems and mechanical/HVAC projects preferred.
• Must…