Controls Project Manager

Trane Technologies; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is hiring a Controls Project Manager to lead a portfolio of HVAC/BAS controls projects in Fort Myers/Sarasota. You will manage finances, administration, implementation, and customer satisfaction, coordinating with teams and stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in engineering or equivalent experience, with potential for extensive project leadership, risk management, and collaboration with building owners.

Qualifications

• Combination of degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in HVAC / BAS Controls and Project Management.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; practical experience and alignment with leadership principles are valued.
• Experience in leading teams comprised of different technical skill levels.
• Efficient at resource / manpower planning.
• Familiarity executing as a third-tier contractor and experience working with building owners is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 12 months with no major violations in the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns and communicating project status.
• Review contract documents to identify risk and mitigation plans.
• Financially manage project cash flow, forecasts, costs, and backlog.
• Oversee subcontractor RFQ process and subcontractor management.
• Coordinate with technicians and subcontractors on task schedules and plans.
• Manage change orders and liaise with sales/estimating as needed.
• Oversee project administration, scope/cost/schedule validation, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Engineering degree

HVAC/BAS controls

Team leadership

Resource planning

Driver’s license

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Construction Project Management degree

Job description

Be a part of our mission! 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. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What's In It For You

Trane Technologies is hiring a Controls Project Manager in Fort Myers/Sarasota. As a Controls Project Manager, you will be responsible for project financials, administration, implementation, management, and customer satisfaction for all assigned projects. The Controls PM leads the project team through all facets of the project and is the established point of contact for stakeholders. You will manage a portfolio of projects that could contain both smaller and larger multi- building or complex controls projects. The Controls Project Manager is knowledgeable on current job market and pricing strategies.

What You Will Do

• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and developing internal and external communication plans with stakeholders to communicate project status.
• Review contract documents to identify risk and develop mitigation plans.
• Financially manages all aspects of projects including cash flow, monthly forecasted cost / revenue, forecasted cost at completion, monitoring expenses, collections support, analyzes reporting to identify project deficiencies and provides guidance on corrective action, prepares and facilitates monthly backlog review, and reconciles applied cost.
• Utilizes properly qualified subcontractors, oversees subcontractor RFQ process, awards subcontracts and manages subcontractor execution.
• Collaborate with technicians and subcontractors to establish project task, schedule requirements, communications for project progress, and review of plans / specifications and control submittals.
• Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders that may require assistance from sales team and estimating.
• Leads all aspects of project administration including, knowledge and risk mitigation of construction contract content language, validating project scope / cost / schedule, managing project compliance, project documentation, project safety guidelines, development and maintenance on project schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Project Management Degree a plus.
• Combination of degree or minimum 5 years’ experience in HVAC / BAS Controls and Project Management.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
• Experience in leading teams comprised of different technical skill levels.
• Efficient at resource / manpower planning.
• Must have familiarity executing as a third-tier contractor and experience working with building owners is a plus.
• 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.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$84,740.00 - $137,200.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible

No

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.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role

Yes

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.