Trane Technologies

Preconstruction Estimator (Construction/HVAC)

Trane Technologies$75K — $159K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Project Management and/or HVACR work
  • Background in construction estimating and project bidding
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, and HVAC operations
  • Familiarity with construction methods/practices and subcontractor communication
  • Availability for flexible hours and travel as required
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record for at least 12 months

Responsibilities

  • Prepare cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and other construction-related activities
  • Develop detailed project scopes based on design-build specifications
  • Create comprehensive cost estimates including system sketches and exceptions
  • Collect necessary project data to assemble accurate estimates
  • Analyze project needs using specifications and construction knowledge
  • Oversee accuracy of purchased equipment take-off and pricing
  • Conduct pre-bid meetings with Account Managers to strategize on project scope
  • Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and optimize job costs through vendor negotiations
  • Support Account Managers with engineering involvement and cost variation control
  • Provide technical support in job acquisition efforts

Benefits

  • Work onsite Monday to Thursday, with flexible remote work on Fridays
  • Be a part of a company committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility
  • Engage in meaningful work that impacts future sustainability
  • Participate in strategic job acquisition teams
  • Comprehensive benefits and programs available
Full Job Description
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:

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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.

Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Estimator in Boston, MA. This role includes working with internal teams and customers to identify and develop turnkey HVAC contracting projects, including scope of work development, cost estimating, working with the local contractors, and proposal support.

What you will do:
  • 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.

What you will bring:
  • Four-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience
  • 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 / Carless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.


Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$75,600.00 - $159,200.00
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.

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.

About Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane and Thermo King, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Our innovative solutions have helped make buildings and homes comfortable, while more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. We also provide transport temperature control solutions that are used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Trane Technologies is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the tenth consecutive year.
Learn more about Trane Technologies
Size
37,000 employees
Market Cap
$39 billion
Industry
Net Income
$854.8 million
5 Year Trend
+0.9%
Revenue
$12.4 billion
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