Area Contracting Manager

CFO Trane U.S. -CFO • Chesapeake, VA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. In this role you will be responsible for the administration, implementation, and management of the contracting fulfillment processes in its goal of operational excellence, support of overall strategic objectives, and accountable for overall project financial results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial and commercial HVAC systems and building automation systems, performance contracting.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in contracting processes associated with the installation of building automation systems, mechanical/HVAC systems and performance contracting projects,
• Deep understanding of construction process to included scheduling, project management, resource planning, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations included, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading a team preferred.
• Contractor’s Licenses preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Regional Contracting Manager and Area General Manager in delivering business results and sharing department vision.
• Directly supervises contracting fulfillment Project Management and Technician personnel.
• Responsible for conducting employee reviews and ensuring performance objectives are met.
• Partner with and support sales teams in the discovery and development of new opportunities.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Maintains and improves current customer relationships while seeking out other sales opportunities.
• Reviews and validates contracts by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.
• Reviews and validates estimates by utilizing prior experience to ensure proper costs and constructability.
• Confirms Trane’s ability to meet the project performance and financial requirements by obtaining and analyzing customer data, project data, and implementation issues prior to accepting the project.
• Leads the team as a safety professional to establish and maintain a work culture that makes safety priority #1.
• Responsible for the financial performance of the business and delivering on financial commitments.
• Responsible for customer communication and assuring customer commitments are met or exceeded.
• Evaluates subcontractor performance and establishes relationships with new subcontractors and vendors, as necessary.
• Manpower planning to meet the needs of the business and facilitate the growth and development of team members
• Partner with peer leaders on the successful execution of projects.
• Be customer facing and effectively communicate on Trane’s plan to execute with confidence.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and lead the completion of project closeout reviews.
• Strong financial acumen for forecasting and contracting business performance.
• Partner with the sales teams on the successful development and execution of projects.
• Ownership and accountability for the entire portfolio of projects from inception to completion.

Benefits

• health insurance
• holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives
• fertility coverage
• adoption/surrogacy assistance
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution
• 15 vacation days
• 9 paid holidays
• 3 floating holidays
• sick leave
• additional options to support volunteer and parental leave
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs
• tuition assistance
• student debt support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager