Senior Controls Project Manager

Trane Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Fertility coverage

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Senior Controls Project Manager to lead complex HVAC controls and building automation projects for commercial facilities. You will drive project scope, cost, and schedule while ensuring customer satisfaction and team mentorship.

The role requires 7–10 years in HVAC controls and project management, with strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with engineers, technicians, and clients.

Qualifications

• HVAC controls and project management experience preferred.
• Degree plus 7–10 years’ experience or equivalent practical experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record for 12+ months.

Responsibilities

• Support sales functions by assisting with quote preparation and proposals.
• Manage change orders by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders.
• Support customer satisfaction by building relationships, addressing concerns, implementing corrective actions and communicating status.
• Create and maintain project schedules with tasks, dependencies, milestones, and resources.
• Oversee contract scope, cost, schedule, compliance, and project documentation.
• Monitor cash flow, forecast costs, and review monthly project performance.
• Coordinate with technicians, team leads, and PMs on progress and submittals.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure communication guidelines for progress and safety.
• Maintain customer satisfaction with proactive issue resolution and staff communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC Controls

Project Management

Leadership

Resource planning

Team leadership

Driver's license

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Construction PM degree

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 Technologies is hiring a Senior Controls Project Manager in Fort Worth, TX! As a Senior Controls Project Manager, you will be responsible for project financials, administration, implementation, management, and customer satisfaction for all assigned projects within the Commercial HVAC Controls / Building Automation space. You will lead the project team through all facets of the project and is established as the point of contact for all stakeholders. The portfolio of projects will contain multi-building or complex controls projects. In this role, the Senior Controls PM will be expected to mentor team members and act as a subject matter expert on HVAC controls for the business.

What You Will Do

• Support sales functions by assisting with quote preparation and proposals.
• Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders.
• Support customer satisfaction initiatives by building customer relationships, investigating concerns, implementing corrective actions, developing communication plans with internal and external stakeholders to communicate project status.
• Create and maintain project schedules generating task, dependencies, milestones, critical path, ability to identify future looking planning needs and resource constraints.
• Leads all aspects of project administration including, responsibility for understanding contract clauses, knowledge and risk mitigation of construction contract content language, validating project scope / cost / schedule, managing project compliance, project documentation, project safety guidelines, development and maintenance on project schedules, participating in pre-bid validation meetings, holding internal meetings, and establishing customer expectations,
• Financially manages all aspects of projects including cash flow, monthly forecasted cost / revenue, forecasted cost at completion, monitoring expenses, collections support, preparing and facilitating monthly project reviews, applied cost, buy-out plans, analyzes reporting to identify project deficiencies and provides guidance on corrective action, and knowledgeable on financial impacts when adjusting cost categories.
• Collaborate with technicians, team leads, and other PMs to establish project task, schedule requirements, communications for project progress, and review of plans / specifications and control submittals.
• Utilizes properly qualified subcontractors, oversees subcontractor RFQ process, awards subcontracts, manages subcontractor execution, collaborate with subcontractors to establish communication guidelines for project progress, project meetings, billing expectations, project safety and foster professional relationships with subcontractors.
• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Project Management Degree a plus.
• Combination of degree and/or 7-10 years’ experience in the field of HVAC Controls and Project Management.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
• Proficient at resource / manpower planning.
• Experience in leading teams comprised of different technical skill levels.
• Experience working with building owners is preferred.li>
• 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.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$105,228.33 - $146,720.00

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.
• 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

Yes

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.