Controls Estimator

Trane Italia•Ashland, VA

1d•$72,612 - $101,395•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. Trane in Richmond is hiring for a Controls Estimator II to join our team. In this role, you will be working with building owners 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 three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in estimating, engineering, construction management; or five (5) to seven (7) years of controls field experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in estimating, engineering or construction management.
Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
Must have proven experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls and HVAC Systems.
Must have strong financial and business acumen and a history of running projects on time and on budget.
Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a high-paced environment with attention to detail.
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

Working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc. preferred.
Experience working directly with building owners is a plus.
Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the cost estimates consisting of materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor (start-up, service work, etc.), and other construction-related activities created by personnel to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining price of project.
Develops detailed scope based on Account Managers design-build scope or plans and specifications developed and published for competitive bidding through contracting channels.
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 holding pre-bid meeting with Account Managers to review scope, strategy, etc.
Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects.
Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials and services.
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.