Strategic Pre-Construction Estimator

Trane Technologies; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match up to 6%, plus core 2%

Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 9 hol

Educational and training opportunities

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Pre Construction Estimator to develop conceptual and budgetary estimates using limited design information. The role partners with project developers, pre-construction engineers, and managers to shape scope and pricing during early development stages.

The ideal candidate has strong estimating knowledge and construction insight, can assess incomplete data, identify risks, and engage subcontractors to refine budgets and opportunities for cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 12 months with no major violations.
• Ability to assess incomplete information and identify constructability concerns.
• Strong estimating knowledge and construction insight.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, budgetary, and progressive estimates from preliminary designs and site information.
• Collaborate with project developers, pre-construction engineers, and teams to define scope and pricing assumptions.
• Gather data from drawings, specifications, field conditions, and historical costs for estimate development.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, risks, and cost-saving opportunities early.
• Support scope clarification and cost alignment when bid documents are unavailable.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor outreach to obtain budget pricing and feedback.

Skills

Estimating

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking a Pre Construction Estimator to develop conceptual and budgetary estimates using limited design information. The role partners with project developers, pre-construction engineers, and managers to shape scope and pricing during early development stages.

The ideal candidate has strong estimating knowledge and construction insight, can assess incomplete data, identify risks, and engage subcontractors to refine budgets and opportunities for cost optimization.