Controls Estimator

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Job Summary:

Trane in Upstate New York is hiring for a Controls Estimator to join our 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!

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.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors 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.

• Experience with Building Automation HVAC Controls or HVAC Systems preferred.

• Working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical electrical plumbing systems etc. preferred. Must have strong financial and business acumen and a history of running projects on time and on budget.

• Familiarity with interpreting construction documents including plans details and specifications.

• Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a high-paced environment with attention to detail.

• Experience working directly with building owners is a plus.

• Flexibility to work outside of normal hours as required

• Must be able to travel locally and possess a valid drivers license for a minimum of 12 months with no major or frequent traffic violations including but not limited to:

• DUI Hit & Run License Suspension Reckless / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

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Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority merit geographic location education experience travel requirements and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally benefits may vary depending on the region business alignment union involvement and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6% plus an additional 2% core contribution up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days 9 paid holidays 3 floating holidays sick leave and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin pregnancy age marital status disability status as a protected veteran or any legally protected status.