HVAC Controls Estimator II — Bid & Cost Specialist

Trane Technologies plc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc in Columbus, OH is seeking a Controls Estimator II to prepare detailed cost estimates for HVAC controls projects, working with building owners and Account Managers to determine pricing for bids. The role requires experience in estimation and building automation, with a focus on delivering accurate, vendor-quoted figures.

The successful candidate will develop scope definitions, perform take-offs, and negotiate with vendors to optimize costs while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 3–5 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.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
• Must have proven experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls and HVAC Systems.
• Strong financial and business acumen and a history of running projects on time and on budget.
• 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 overtime/weekends, as required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

HVAC controls

Building automation

Cost estimating

Negotiation

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Experience in estimating/engineering/construction management or controls field

Job description

Trane Technologies plc in Columbus, OH is seeking a Controls Estimator II to prepare detailed cost estimates for HVAC controls projects, working with building owners and Account Managers to determine pricing for bids. The role requires experience in estimation and building automation, with a focus on delivering accurate, vendor-quoted figures.

The successful candidate will develop scope definitions, perform take-offs, and negotiate with vendors to optimize costs while meeting deadlines.