HVAC Controls / BAS Estimator

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About the role

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

Schedule

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost estimates consisting of materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor (start-up, service work, etc.), and other construction-related activities to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining project prices.
• Develops detailed scope based on Account Managers' design-build scope or plans and specifications for competitive bidding.
• 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.
• Holds pre-bid meetings with Account Managers to review scope and strategy.
• Identifies possible cost-saving opportunities and/or risk items on various projects.
• Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials and services.
• Assists Account Manager with determining the need for engineering involvement and works with Operations/Fulfillment group to improve and control cost variations in labor, material, and electrical subcontract through pre-bid validation and post-project review.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in estimating, engineering, or construction management; or five (5) to seven (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 all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc. preferred.
• Strong financial and business acumen with a history of running projects on time and on budget.
• Proven experience prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines in 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: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $78,406.66 - $109,479.99. Compensation is salary-based and incentive-eligible. The actual compensation will depend on factors such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family-building benefits including 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 including 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.