HVAC Controls Estimator

Job Summary

Trane is hiring for a Controls Estimator to join their 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.
• Identifies 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.
• Affords assistance to 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.

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.
• 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 proven experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls and HVAC Systems.
• 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: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Benefits

We boldly go. Thrive at work and at home. 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! 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 includes 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.