Controls Project Specialist

What’s in it for you

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business.

This is a critical role on our team, and we are looking for someone with in-depth knowledge of HVAC / Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls. The role is mixed, encompassing project management, field technician work, and potentially some design/engineering.

• 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
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• 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
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This position has been designated as remote and work will be performed in the Lansing, MI area.

The role has been designated by the company as safety Sensitive.

Responsible for the commissioning, diagnosis, and repair of environmental-control systems, utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control, airflow, hydronics, refrigeration theory, and control techniques. May also be responsible for hardware and software design activities for small building automation systems, utilizing engineering principles and practices for work on assigned projects.

• Small or fast track Controls projects as defined by the local office.
• Controls Direct and Indirect projects that have strategic value in the District Office.
• Financial responsibility for the project – scope of work, schedule and budget.
• Able to manage multiple vendors and subcontractors.
• Responsible for end to end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications.
• Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project; budgets; performance; and close‑out.
• Examines and reviews contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
• Responsible for maintaining the project budget to forecasted values.
• 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.
• Records parts, material, labor, and other cost data per assignment and returns unused resources.
• Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  1. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in commercial HVAC or Controls or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience is required.
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software and working proficiency with hand‑held computer (i.e. Smartphone, iPad).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:
  • DUI in the previous 5 years.
  • Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• Previous experience with DDC control systems is required.

• Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle…