HVAC Controls / BAS Estimator

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About the role

Trane is hiring a Controls Estimator to work with building owners, providing estimates and quotes for HVAC Controls projects. We focus on delivering total solutions to provide customers with the most energy-efficient buildings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates covering materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor (start-up, service work, etc.), and other construction-related activities to assist Account Managers in bidding or pricing projects.
• Develop detailed scope based on Account Managers' design-build scope or plans and specifications for competitive bidding.
• Create detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposals, vendor/sub-contractor quotes, and points lists.
• Perform take-off and pricing of purchased equipment, ensuring accuracy in quantity, size, configuration, voltage, and options.
• Hold pre-bid meetings with Account Managers to review scope and strategy.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and risk items for various projects.
• Optimize job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials and services.
• Assist Account Managers in determining the need for engineering involvement and collaborate with Operations/Fulfillment groups to control cost variations in labor, material, and electrical subcontracts.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in estimating, engineering, or construction management; OR 5 to 7 years of controls field experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls, and HVAC Systems preferred.
• Familiarity with interpreting construction documents, including plans, details, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of construction facets such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems preferred.
• Strong financial and business acumen with a history of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a high-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience working directly with building owners is a plus.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours as required.
• Ability to travel locally with a valid driver’s license for at least 12 months, free of major or frequent traffic violations (e.g., DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions/preventable collisions in the past 3 years).

Schedule

Monday to Thursday: Work onsite with colleagues. Fridays: Flexible work location, balancing work requirements.

Pay

Annual base salary range: $78,406.66 - $109,479.99. This is a salaried position with incentive eligibility. Compensation is tailored to factors such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family-building benefits: fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.

Note: Benefit offerings may vary based on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.