Senior Controls Project Manager

Trane Technologies • Ashland, VA

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About The Position

Trane Technologies is hiring a Senior Controls Project Manager in Ashland, Virginia, to manage assigned projects in the Commercial HVAC Controls and Building Automation space. The role is responsible for project financials, administration, implementation, management, and customer satisfaction. The manager leads the project team through all project phases and serves as the primary point of contact for stakeholders. Projects may involve multiple buildings or complex controls systems. The role also includes mentoring team members and serving as a subject matter expert on HVAC controls.

The position prioritizes customer engagement. When not interacting directly with customers, the employee collaborates with colleagues in the office. The role is designated safety-sensitive and may require additional drug screening.

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.
• No major or frequent traffic violations, including DUI, hit and run, license suspension, reckless or careless driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions within the previous three years.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support sales 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 develop communication plans to keep internal and external stakeholders informed of project status.
• Create and maintain project schedules, including tasks, dependencies, milestones, and critical paths, and identify future planning needs and resource constraints.
• Manage project administration, including understanding contract clauses and construction contract risks, validating scope, cost, and schedule, managing compliance and documentation, following project safety guidelines, participating in pre-bid validation meetings, holding internal meetings, and establishing customer expectations.
• Manage project finances, including cash flow, monthly cost and revenue forecasts, forecasted cost at completion, expenses, collections support, monthly project reviews, applied cost, buy-out plans, and analysis of reports to identify deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Understand the financial impacts of adjusting project cost categories.
• Coordinate with technicians, team leads, and other project managers on project tasks, schedule requirements, progress communications, plans and specifications, and control submittals.
• Select qualified subcontractors, oversee the request-for-quotation process, award subcontracts, manage subcontractor execution, establish communication and meeting practices, set billing expectations, address project safety, and foster professional relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with incentives, available from 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed