Project Manager Equipment

Trane Technologies; Ashland (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match up to 6%

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Ashland, VA is hiring an Equipment Project Manager to lead HVAC equipment projects from scope to budget. You will oversee scheduling, cost control, and customer communications with owners, contractors, and field staff to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes meticulous planning, coordination across teams, and adherence to internal purchasing and scheduling processes. Bonus: strong problem solving and independent work ethos.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in business or equivalent with 2 years PM experience; or 4 years PM experience.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree will be prioritized by practical experience.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and temperature equipment preferred.
• Strong customer service and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and analyze assigned projects, set schedules and parameters for objectives.
• Communicate with owners, contractors, and staff to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Compare ship dates with project schedules and ensure compliance with ordering processes.
• Maintain forecasted cost at completion and monitor project budget.
• Create and revise project schedules with tasks, estimates, dependencies, milestones.
• Enter equipment orders, issue purchase orders, and generate start-up work orders.
• Manage project cash flow: progress billing and collections support.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree in business or equivalent

4-year degree preferred

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 in Ashland is hiring for an Equipment Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration, implementation, and management of HVAC equipment projects and accountable for assigned projects' scope of work, schedule, and budget.

What You Will Do

• 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 makes revisions to project schedules including: generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, and milestones.
• Responsible for entering equipment orders, issuing purchase, and generating work orders for equipment start-ups
• Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.

What You Will Bring

• Associate’s Degree in business or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of project management, equipment, HVAC or related experience; OR a minimum of four (4) years of project management, equipment, HVAC or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and temperature equipment preferred.
• 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 in order to meet tight deadlines within a high paced environment with attention to detail.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$65,200.00 - $93,660.00

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.
• 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.