HVAC Building Automation Estimator

Trane Technologies plc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off 15 days

Fertility & family benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc in New York is seeking a Building Automation Systems Estimator to join our team. You will work with account managers to provide estimates and quotes for HVAC controls projects, contributing to a total-solution approach for energy-efficient buildings.

Required background includes estimating, engineering, or construction management. The role supports design-build or bid opportunities, with site walkthroughs and pre-bid reviews.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three (3) years’ experience in estimating, engineering, or construction management; OR five (5) years of controls field experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience in estimating, installation, engineering or construction management.
• Relevant experience in estimating, engineering, construction management, building automation systems, controls installation, or controls field operations is preferred.
• Familiarity with interpreting construction documents including plans, details and specifications is preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical installation is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under tight deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal hours, as required.
• Must be able to travel locally and possess a valid driver’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed cost estimates covering materials, subcontractors, labor, and other related activities to support Account Managers in bidding and project pricing.
• Develop detailed project scopes based on design-build requirements or issued plans and specifications or for competitive bid opportunities.
• Doing site walkthroughs to assist Controls Account Managers in developing retrofit scope.
• Perform project take-offs to capture accurate quantities, configurations, and appropriate devices for a complete controls system.
• Partner with Controls Account Managers to review project scope, bidding strategy, and key assumptions prior to proposal submission.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities, project risks, and scope gaps during the estimating process.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and fulfillment teams to evaluate and help manage costs related to labor, materials, and electrical subcontracting through pre-bid reviews and post-project evaluations.

Skills

Estimating

Engineering

Construction management

Building automation systems

Controls installation

Attention to detail

Flexibility to work odd hours

Travel locally

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Trane Technologies plc in New York is seeking a Building Automation Systems Estimator to join our team. You will work with account managers to provide estimates and quotes for HVAC controls projects, contributing to a total-solution approach for energy-efficient buildings.

Required background includes estimating, engineering, or construction management. The role supports design-build or bid opportunities, with site walkthroughs and pre-bid reviews.