Equipment Project Manager- VRF/Ductless

trane technologies • New York, NY

1d • $80,800 - $116,095 • Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is seeking an Equipment Project Manager focused on VRF and ductless equipment for its Long Island City Sales Office. The role manages equipment projects from start to finish, with an emphasis on administrative and financial responsibilities. It oversees daily project operations and works with customers, contractors, internal teams, vendors, warehouses, and other stakeholders to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget. Technical HVAC knowledge is beneficial, and occasional travel to job sites and customer locations is required. The position is onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to choose a work location on Fridays based on work requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent, with 3–5 years of project management experience; alternatively, a combination of experience and education in a related administrative field.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience using Microsoft software and Teams, and ability to learn proprietary software quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HVAC systems and temperature equipment.
• Financial management or budgeting background.
• Construction or HVAC industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and analyze assigned projects, establish schedules and project parameters, and set procedures to accomplish system objectives involving complex equipment applications.
• Communicate with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff.
• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective actions, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Compare estimated ship dates with contractors’ project schedules and ensure compliance with internal equipment-ordering processes.
• Maintain accurate forecasts of cost at completion and control expenses by monitoring assigned project budgets.
• Create and revise project schedules to meet customer needs, including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, and milestones.
• Manage project cash flow, including progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
• Create detailed cost estimates and work with the team to resolve major scope deviations after Project Scope Validation.
• Prepare Trane material and vendor orders, record receipt of materials, and approve payments.
• Enter equipment orders and issue purchase orders for vendor orders.
• Generate work orders for equipment start-ups.
• Work with customers, warehouses, and claims teams to address freight-damaged equipment or missing freight.
• Ensure the successful transition from warranty to service.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs, including incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
• Fertility coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance.
• Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
• Tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

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