Sr. Contracting Project Manager

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About the role

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Controls Project Manager in the greater Detroit area. In this role, you will be responsible for project financials, administration, implementation, management, and customer satisfaction for all assigned projects within the Commercial HVAC Controls / Building Automation space. You will lead the project team through all facets of the project and serve as the point of contact for all stakeholders. The portfolio of projects will contain multi-building or complex controls projects. You will mentor team members and act as a subject matter expert on HVAC controls for the business.

Responsibilities

• Support sales functions by assisting with quote preparation and proposals.
• Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes, and closing orders.
• Support customer satisfaction initiatives by building customer relationships, investigating concerns, implementing corrective actions, and developing communication plans with internal and external stakeholders to communicate project status.
• Create and maintain project schedules, generating tasks, dependencies, milestones, critical path, and identifying future planning needs and resource constraints.
• Lead all aspects of project administration including understanding contract clauses, knowledge and risk mitigation of construction contract content language, validating project scope/cost/schedule, managing project compliance, project documentation, project safety guidelines, development and maintenance of project schedules, participating in pre-bid validation meetings, holding internal meetings, and establishing customer expectations.
• Financially manage all aspects of projects including cash flow, monthly forecasted cost/revenue, forecasted cost at completion, monitoring expenses, collections support, preparing and facilitating monthly project reviews, applied cost, buy-out plans, analyzing reporting to identify project deficiencies, and providing guidance on corrective action.
• Collaborate with technicians, team leads, and other PMs to establish project task and schedule requirements, communications for project progress, and review of plans/specifications and control submittals.
• Utilize properly qualified subcontractors, oversee subcontractor RFQ process, award subcontracts, manage subcontractor execution, collaborate with subcontractors to establish communication guidelines for project progress, project meetings, billing expectations, project safety, and foster professional relationships with subcontractors.
• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Project Management degree is a plus.
• Combination of degree and/or 7-10 years’ experience in the field of HVAC Controls and Project Management.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with leadership principles are prioritized.
• Proficient at resource/manpower planning.
• Experience in leading teams comprised of different technical skill levels.
• Experience working with building owners is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations (e.g., DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving) or multiple smaller infractions/preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $81,800.00 - $168,700.00 (salary). This role is not incentive or sales commission eligible. Compensation will depend on 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 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 for volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support.

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