HVAC Controls Estimator

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.

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** Where is the work:*
* Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

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.

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* Job Summary:

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* Trane is hiring for a  
** Controls Estimator
** to join our team.  In this role, you will be working with building owners providing estimates and quotes for HVAC Controls projects. Trane always focuses on a total solution to provide our customers with the most energy efficient buildings!

** Responsibilities:*
* + Responsible for the cost estimates consisting of materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor (start-up, service work, etc.), and other construction-related activities created by personnel to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining price of project.

+ Develops detailed scope based on Account Managers design-build scope or plans and specifications developed and published for competitive bidding through contracting channels.

+ Creates detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposal, vendor/sub-contractor quotes, and points list.

+ Responsible for the take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.

+ Responsible for holding pre-bid meeting with Account Managers to review scope, strategy, etc.

+ Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects. Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials and services.

+ Assist Account Manager with determining the need for engineering involvement and work with Operations / Fulfillment group to improve and control cost variations in labor, material and electrical subcontract through pre-bid validation and post project review.

** Qualifications*
* + Associates or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' experience in estimating, engineering, construction management; or five (5) to seven (7) years of controls field experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in estimating, engineering or construction management.

+ Must have proven experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls and HVAC Systems.

+ Familiarity with interpreting construction documents including plans, details and specifications.

+ Working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc. preferred. Must have strong financial and business acumen and a history of running projects on time and on budget.

+ Proven experience prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines within a high paced environment with attention to detail.

+ Experience working directly with building owners is a plus.

+ Flexibility to work outside of normal hours, as required.

+ Must be able to travel locally and possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:

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