Controls Estimating Team Leader

CFO Trane U.S. -CFO • Fishers, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Great Lakes Region is hiring for a Controls Estimator Team Leader to join our team. In this role, you will be leading our regional controls estimating team, along with 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!

Requirements

• Associates 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.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• 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

• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
• Experience working directly with building owners or contractors is a plus.
• Familiarity with the operation of HVAC Systems and/or Temperature Controls preferred.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead our Great Lakes Region Controls Estimating Team.
• 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 post mortems.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree