Controls Estimator

Trane Technologies
Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 72,611.66 - 101,394.99 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 3-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Task prioritization","Negotiation","Financial acumen","Risk identification"]

Estimate HVAC Controls project costs for building owners by building detailed scopes, pricing, and proposals that support Account Managers in bidding. Create system sketches, takeoffs, vendor/subcontractor quotes, and points lists, and lead pre-bid reviews to align on scope and strategy. Identify cost-saving opportunities and risks, negotiate pricing for materials and services, and coordinate with operations to manage cost variations through validation and post-mortems.

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Trane Technologies
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Controls Estimator

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Job Summary

Estimate HVAC Controls project costs for building owners by building detailed scopes, pricing, and proposals that support Account Managers in bidding. Create system sketches, takeoffs, vendor/subcontractor quotes, and points lists, and lead pre-bid reviews to align on scope and strategy. Identify cost-saving opportunities and risks, negotiate pricing for materials and services, and coordinate with operations to manage cost variations through validation and post-mortems.
Location: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Create cost estimates covering materials, subcontractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other construction-related activities that support Account Managers in bidding.
  • •Develop detailed scope from Account Managers’ design-build scope or bid-ready plans/specifications and produce competitive-bid estimates.
  • •Build detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposals, vendor/subcontractor quotes, and points lists.
  • •Perform take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy for quantity, size, configuration, voltage, and options.
  • •Identify cost-saving opportunities and risks; optimize job costs by negotiating with vendors/subcontractors and support cost variation control through pre-bid validation and post mortems.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 72,611.66 - 101,394.99 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid LeaveLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with 3 to 5 years estimating/engineering/construction management experience; or 5 to 7 years controls field experience; or equivalent education and experience.
  • •Proven experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls, and HVAC Systems.
  • •Knowledge of construction facets (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), plus strong financial and business acumen with a track record of projects on time and on budget.
  • •Ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
  • •Valid driver’s license for at least 12 months with no major or frequent traffic violations; flexibility to work overtime/weekends as required.
Experience:3-7 yearsBuilding automationHVAC controlsHVAC systemsConstruction managementDesign-build
Education:Bachelor's in engineering or related field
Skills:Attention to detailTask prioritizationNegotiationFinancial acumenRisk identification
Licenses:Valid driver's license

Company Brief

Trane Technologies
Designs and manufactures HVAC and climate solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Focuses on heating, cooling, ventilation, and building efficiency systems under brands like Trane and Thermo King.
Industry: Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 10B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 2013
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