Turnkey HVAC Project Estimator

Trane Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Education & training opportunities

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Turnkey Developer to lead HVAC contracting projects from scope development to cost estimating, working with internal teams and local contractors to deliver proposals.

The role requires a four-year engineering or construction management degree and 7-10 years of project management/HVACR experience, including estimating, bidding, and procurement, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years Project Management and/or HVACR related work experience required.
• Experience with construction estimating, project bidding, and/or procurement.
• Working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and knowledge with the operation of HVAC systems, electrical systems and temperature controls.
• Understanding of construction methods/practices and ability to communicate with and direct subcontractors in an effort to obtain critical proposal information.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required, including some travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Must 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.

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.
• Collects project data needed to assemble project scope and estimate.
• Utilize any relevant plans, specifications, and knowledge of construction industry to analyze project needs and compile detailed cost estimates.
• Responsible for the take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.
• Review bid documents, existing conditions, and subcontractor proposals for potential conflicts and constructability issues.
• 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.
• Provide key technical support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams.
• Assist and support all efforts of acquisition and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

HVACR knowledge

Cost estimation

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Trane Technologies in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Turnkey Developer to lead HVAC contracting projects from scope development to cost estimating, working with internal teams and local contractors to deliver proposals.

The role requires a four-year engineering or construction management degree and 7-10 years of project management/HVACR experience, including estimating, bidding, and procurement, with travel as needed.