Controls Estimator

At  Trane Technologies  TM   and through our businesses including  Trane  ®  and  Thermo King  ® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and  boldly go.

** 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 in Denver, CO is hiring for a Controls Estimator to join our team.  In this role, you will be working with building owners and contractors providing estimates and quotes for HVAC Controls projects. Trane always focuses on a total solution to provide our customers with the most energy efficient buildings!

** 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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.

+ Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

+ Learn more about our benefits here () !

** Where is the work:*
* From Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires

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* What you will do:

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* + Responsible for the cost estimates consisting of materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor (start-up, service work, etc.), and other construction-related activities to assist Account Managers in bidding on or determining price of project.

+ Develops detailed scope based on project plans and specifications or Account Managers design-build scope. Creates detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposal, vendor/sub-contractor quotes, and points list.

+ Responsible for the take-off and pricing of purchased equipment to ensure accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc.

+ Responsible for identifying possible cost saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects. Maintains competitive advantage by staying current with industry standards.

+ Develops the scope of work for sub-contractors. Optimizes job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials and services.

+ Participate in job pre-bid meeting with Account Managers to review scope, strategy, etc.

+ 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.

** What you will bring:*
* + Associates or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with minimum of one (1) to three (3) years' experience in estimating, engineering, construction management, or control systems; or three (3) to five (5) years of field experience in controls; or equivalent combination of education and experience in estimating, engineering, control systems, or construction management.

+ Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

+ Experience working directly with building owners or contractors is a plus.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

+ Familiarity with the operation…