Equipment Project Administration Leader
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.
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!
Where is the work:
Job Summary:
Trane in the Upper Midwest is looking for an Equipment Project Administration Leader to join our team. In this role, you will lead the team of Equipment Project Administrators, providing essential support to Account Managers and Project Managers. Your responsibilities include managing work volume, escalation and resolution of issues, maintaining reports, and improving processes. You will oversee equipment orders, purchasing, cost recognition, and financial management of projects. Additionally, you will manage project cash flow, ensure compliance with internal processes, and provide ongoing training for the team. Candidates for this role should be located near Willowbrook, IL or Milwaukee, WI.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and analyzes volume of work across areas for all Project Administrators within the Equipment Stream as well as responsible for all Human Resources scope as a leader
- Responsible for maintenance and actioning of reports for disputes, vendor costs, WIP, overbilling/underbilling, rebalances, etc.
- Responsible for process improvement initiatives relating to PA scope of work whether managed by the Field Ops team or locally identified initiatives
- Lead the team responsible for entering equipment orders, issuing purchases, recognizing costs, and financial management of the projects
- Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
- Ensure compliance with internal equipment ordering processes
- Responsible for continued training for systematic changes and standard work changes for the Project Administrator role
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in business or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of project management, equipment, HVAC or related experience; OR a minimum of four (4) years of project management, equipment, HVAC or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with HVAC systems and temperature equipment preferred.
- Strong, demonstrated customer service and problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills, proactive approach with willingness to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a high paced environment with attention to detail.
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $ 85,000-110,000 /yr.
Total compensation for this role will include an 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.
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.