Preconstruction leader

About the Role

Trane Technologies, a world leader in comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation, is seeking an accomplished, enterprise‑minded leader to serve as Regional Preconstruction Business Leader for the North America Energy Services business. This executive role shapes regional strategy, influences enterprise priorities, and leads a critical segment at the intersection of growth, customer value, operational rigor, and organizational capability. The leader will be accountable for profitability, resource optimization, forecasting, customer outcomes, and execution excellence across Performance Contracting, Comprehensive Solutions, Design‑Build, Turnkey, and emerging technologies.

Work Schedule

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

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic and Business Leadership
  • Provide executive leadership for the region’s preconstruction business, accountable for growth, profitability, forecasting accuracy, workforce planning, utilization, and overall performance.
  • Shape regional strategy, investment priorities, and portfolio direction across the Energy Services opportunity landscape.
  • Translate enterprise and regional priorities into operating plans, execution strategies, and measurable business outcomes.
  • Lead strategic alignment across regional sales and operations to focus on highest‑value opportunities and investments.
• Customer and Market Leadership
  • Lead regional opportunity development, aligning resources to strategic customer pursuits and growth priorities.
  • Provide executive oversight for complex, high‑value opportunities, including alternative delivery models, Design‑Build pursuits, resilience solutions, and integrated customer engagements.
  • Ensure customer solutions are technically sound, financially disciplined, and aligned with long‑term objectives.
  • Strengthen regional competitiveness through market perspective, sound business judgment, and close alignment with customer priorities.
  • Partner with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and enterprise support functions to elevate opportunity quality, execution readiness, and customer outcomes.
• Operational Excellence and Enterprise Alignment
  • Drive disciplined execution through strong operating rhythms, performance management, forecasting rigor, and continuous improvement.
  • Use business performance indicators, portfolio reviews, and organizational insights to guide decisions, improve execution, and remove barriers.
  • Advance a culture of accountability, problem solving, risk management, and operational excellence across the regional organization.
  • Leverage enterprise capabilities, tools, and best practices to improve scalability, execution consistency, and business impact.
• Talent and Organizational Leadership
  • Build and lead a high‑performing regional preconstruction organization with focus on leadership effectiveness, capability development, and succession planning.
  • Develop leadership bench strength and strengthen the organization’s ability to meet future business needs.
  • Foster a culture defined by accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead change across a geographically dispersed, matrixed organization and drive adoption of evolving tools, processes, and business expectations.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned business and people leader with deep expertise in Energy Services, preconstruction, and project development, and a proven ability to lead at scale in a complex, matrixed environment. This individual combines strategic thinking with strong commercial and operational acumen, and is recognized for building high‑performing teams, advancing business performance, and delivering customer‑centered solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in energy services, preconstruction, project development, or a related field.
• Proven success leading teams and delivering strategic business results.
• Strong understanding of market drivers, risk, development strategy, and customer solutioning.
• Experience managing performance metrics such as project schedules, budgets, and scope.
• Deep knowledge of Energy Services solutions, preconstruction practices, and financial and technical solution development.
• Significant experience with Design‑Build and ESPC delivery models.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including forecasting, portfolio prioritization, business case evaluation, and operating income management.
• Demonstrated success building, developing, and leading high‑performing teams.
• Executive presence, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.

Compensation

Annual Base Salary Range: $146,521.66 – $235,500.00

Compensation Type: Salary

Incentive Eligible: Yes

Sales Commission Eligible: No

Compensation is tailored to factors such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

• Benefits start 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.
• Paid time off: up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, plus options for volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match, educational and training opportunities, tuition assistance, and student debt support.

This role is designated as a Safety Sensitive Role and may require additional drug screening.