HVAC Controls / BAS Estimator

Trane Technologies; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match up to 6% + 2% core

Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 9 HOL

Tuition assistance & student debt help

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Controls Estimator to provide detailed estimates for HVAC controls projects, collaborating with building owners and Account Managers. You will deliver comprehensive cost proposals, develop scope from plans, and ensure alignment with energy-efficient building solutions.

The role requires engineering exposure, familiarity with building systems, and strong budgeting skills. Expect a hybrid schedule with onsite and travel requirements, supporting sustainable,

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls and HVAC Systems preferred.
• Interpreting construction documents including plans, details and specifications.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems with strong financial acumen.
• Experience running projects on time and on budget.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a high paced environment.
• Experience with building owners is a plus.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours and travel locally with a valid license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates including materials, labor, equipment and subcontractors.
• Develop scope definitions from design-build plans and competitive bids.
• Create detailed estimates with sketches, vendor quotes and take-offs.
• Price purchased equipment ensuring quantity and configuration accuracy.
• Lead pre-bid meetings with Account Managers to discuss scope and strategy.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage cost variations with vendors.
• Assist Accounts Manager with engineering involvement and cost control.

Skills

Estimating

Engineering degree

Building Automation

HVAC Controls

Construction documents

Budget management

Time management

Travel readiness

Owner interaction

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

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.

At Trane Technologies™ and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary

Trane is hiring for a Controls Estimator to join our team. In 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 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 project review.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s 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 and HVAC Systems preferred.
• Familiarity with interpreting construction documents including plans, details and specifications.
• 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.
• Proven experience prioritizing tasks 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 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.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$78,406.66 - $109,479.99

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.
• 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

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.