Senior Controls Project Manager

Trane Italia•Waco, TX
•$89,585 - $143,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Controls Project Manager to manage project financials, administration, implementation, and customer satisfaction for assigned projects in Commercial HVAC Controls and Building Automation. The role leads project teams through all phases of multi-building or complex controls projects and serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. The Senior Controls Project Manager is also expected to mentor team members and act as a subject matter expert in HVAC controls. The position supports sales, change-order management, customer relationships, project scheduling, project administration, financial management, and subcontractor execution. The work arrangement is onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to choose a work location on Fridays based on work requirements.

Requirements

  • A combination of a degree and/or 7–10 years of experience in HVAC Controls and Project Management.
  • Proficiency in resource and manpower planning.
  • Experience leading teams with different technical skill levels.
  • A valid driver's license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations, including specified violations or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous three years.

Nice To Haves

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Project Management.
  • Experience working with building owners.

Responsibilities

  • Support sales functions by assisting with quote preparation and proposals.
  • Manage change orders by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes, and closing orders.
  • Build customer relationships; investigate concerns; implement corrective actions; and communicate project status with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain project schedules, including tasks, dependencies, milestones, and critical paths, and identify future planning needs and resource constraints.
  • Lead project administration, including contract and risk review, scope, cost and schedule validation, compliance, documentation, safety guidelines, pre-bid validation meetings, internal meetings, and customer expectations.
  • Manage project finances, including cash flow, monthly cost and revenue forecasts, forecasted cost at completion, expense monitoring, collections support, monthly project reviews, applied cost, buy-out plans, reporting, corrective actions, and the financial impacts of cost-category adjustments.
  • Collaborate with technicians, team leads, and other project managers on project tasks, schedule requirements, communications, and review of plans, specifications, and control submittals.
  • Select qualified subcontractors, oversee RFQ processes, award subcontracts, manage execution, establish communication and project-meeting expectations, coordinate billing and safety expectations, and maintain professional subcontractor relationships.
  • Mentor team members and serve as a subject matter expert in HVAC controls.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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