Equipment Project Manager- VRF/Ductless

Trane Technologies plc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc in Long Island City seeks an Equipment Project Manager (VRF and Ductless) to oversee HVAC equipment projects from start to finish, focusing on administration and financials. The role requires coordinating with customers, contractors, and staff, with occasional site travel.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, background in customer service and financial management, and experience in construction or HVAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent; 3–5 years in project management or related admin field.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and temperature equipment preferred.
• Financial management/budgeting background preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft software, Teams, and ability to quickly learn proprietary software.

Responsibilities

• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, sets schedules and parameters.
• Communicates with customers and representatives, maintains satisfaction.
• Monitors ship dates and internal ordering processes.
• Manages forecasted cost at completion and controls expenses.
• Creates and revises project schedules with tasks and milestones.
• Oversees project cash-flow: billing, collections, resources.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates and handles deviations from scope.
• Prepares material & vendor orders and records receipts.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Task prioritization

Independent/team work

HVAC familiarity

Budgeting/financial

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Proprietary software

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.

Job Summary：

Trane is seeking an Equipment Project Manager (VRF and Ductless) for the Long Island City Sales Office. This role involves managing all aspects of equipment projects from start to finish, focusing on administrative and financial responsibilities, with technical HVAC knowledge being beneficial. The position requires overseeing daily project operations, collaborating with stakeholders, and occasionally traveling to job sites and customer locations. Key responsibilities include project administration, implementation, and management, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, be self‑motivated, and have experience in customer service and financial management, with a preference for those with construction or HVAC industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters, and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex equipment applications.
• Communicates with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff. Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Compares estimated ship dates with contractors’ project schedule and ensures compliance with internal equipment ordering processes.
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion and controls expenses by monitoring assigned project budget.
• Creates and revises project schedules as per customer needs including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, and milestones.
• Responsible for project cash‑flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.
• Responsible for creating detailed cost estimates. Resolves major deviations from scope w/ team after Project Scope Validation.
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion.
• Responsible for the preparation of Trane material & vendor orders; recording the receipt of materials & approving payments.
• Responsible for entering equipment orders & issuing purchase orders for vendor orders.
• Generates work orders for equipment start‑ups.
• Responsible for working with customers, warehouses and claims to handle freight damaged equipment or missing freight.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, & communicating w/ customers & assigned staff.
• Responsible for the successful transition of warranty to service process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent with 3-5 years experience in project management or combination of experience and education in a relatable administrative field.
• Strong, demonstrated customer service and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, proactive approach with willingness to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven experience prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines within a high paced environment with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and temperature equipment preferred.
• Financial management/Budgeting background preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft software, Teams, and ability to quickly learn proprietary software.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$80,800.00 - $116,094.99

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

No

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.