HVAC Controls Estimator

Job description

At Trane Technologies TM 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.

**What’s in it for you:**

**Be a part of our mission!** As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first.

For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business.

Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities?

Do you want to contribute to making a better future?

If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

**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,** including in support of **volunteer** and **parental leave** needs.
+ Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with **tuition assistance** and **student debt support** .
+ Learn more about our benefits here (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) !

**Where is the work:**

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) at our Tempe, AZ office.

**SAFETY SENSITIVE** : This role has been designated by the company as Safety Sensitive

**Job Summary:**

Trane in Tempe, AZ is hiring for a **HVAC Controls Estimator** to join our 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.
+ 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 post mortems.

**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.
+ Experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls and HVAC Systems is a plus but not required
+ Working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc.

preferred.

Should have a strong financial and business acumen and a history of running tasks on time.
+ Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order 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 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.

**Compensation:**

Total Target Compensation: $75,000 - $105,000 inclusive of base plus incentive.

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages.

Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:**

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.

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