Controls Estimator - Upstate NY
At Trane Technologies™ 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.
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!
Job Summary:
Trane in Upstate NY is hiring for a Controls Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will be working with building owners and contractors 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 to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining price of project.
- Develops detailed scope based on project plans and specifications or Account Managers design-build scope. 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 identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects. Maintains competitive advantage by staying current with industry standards.
- Develops the scope of work for sub-contractors. Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials and services.
- Participate in job pre-bid meeting with Account Managers to review scope, strategy, etc.
- 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 postmortems.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in estimating, engineering, construction management, or control systems; or three (3) to five (5) years of field experience in controls; or equivalent combination of education and experience in estimating, engineering, control systems, or construction management.
- Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
- Experience working directly with building owners or contractors is a plus.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Familiarity with the operation of HVAC Systems and/or Temperature Controls preferred.
- 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 in the previous 3 years
- Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
This role has been designated by the Company as safety sensitive.
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $ 58,000-78,000
Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. 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.
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.