Job Description

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Base Compensation Range: $68,800 - $91,200. The role will offer an incentive plan

***Disclaimer: This base salary range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, experience, geographic location where the work is performed, etc.

This role has been designatedas Hybrid – Flex for yourday . While most work must bedone on-site, there is flexibilityto work remotely whenworkflow and priorities allow. *The Company reserves theright to modify this designationshould business needs require.

Job Summary:
Trane in Charlotte, NC is hiring for a Controls Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will be working with account managers 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 of work based on 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.
• Responsible for identifying 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.
• Assist Account Manager with determining the need for out-sourced engineering involvement and work with Operations / Fulfillment group to improve and control cost variations in labor, material and electrical subcontract through pre-bid validation and project retrospectives.
• Participate or drive weekly internal bid board review meetings to ensure all work has been assigned.

Qualifications
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Must have proven experience with project estimating for a construction related business.
• Controls field experience is a plus.
• Experience in reading construction plans and specifications.
• Proven experience prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines within a high paced environment with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, 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.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Contract work, For subcontractor, Work from home, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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