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Trane Technologies Contracting Project Specialist - Wilkes-Barre PA in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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 at home. We boldly go.

Trane in Wilkes Barre is hiring an HVAC Controls Project Specialist! This is a critical role on our team, and we are looking for someone with in-depth knowledge of & field experience with HVAC / Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls. This is a hybrid role, with responsibilities encompassing project management, field technician work, and some design/engineering.

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 (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) !

SUMMARY

Responsible for the commissioning, diagnosis, and repair of environmental-control systems, utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control, airflow, hydronics, refrigeration theory, and control techniques. May also be responsible for hardware and software design activities for small building automation systems, utilizing engineering principles and practices for work on assigned projects.

In addition, this role is responsible for projects that have the following criteria:

  • Small or fast track Controls projects as defined by the local office.

  • Controls Direct and Indirect projects that have strategic value in the District Office.

  • Financial responsibility for the project – scope of work, schedule and budget.

  • Able to manage multiple vendors and one subcontractor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other functions may be assigned.

  • Responsible for end-to-end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.

  • Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex contracting applications.

  • Meets with contractors and owners to discuss scope of project; budgets; performance; and close-out.

  • Examines and reviews contracts and estimates by performing risk analysis and developing risk plans.

  • Responsible for maintaining the project budget to forecasted values.

  • Prepares sub-contractor request for quotation’s (RFQ) including: scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; bonding requirements; and billing schedule of values.

  • Receives and qualifies subcontractor proposals; supervises work of project assigned staff, subcontractors and installers.

  • Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.

  • Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders.

  • Records parts, material, labor, and other cost data per assignment and returns unused resources.

  • Documents work by completing paperwork on each job, including daily time, progress, and duration; and maintaining files.

Requirements :

  • At least 5 to 8+ years of HVAC/Controls industry experience; or two year degree from technical college in related field with four years of experience in the construction industry or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Experience and knowledge in using Project Management Tools (CPM, PERT, Gantt Charts) is required.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, current Project Management tool suite, PeopleSoft Contracts and Projects.

  • Familiarity with financially guaranteed contracts, the operation of energy management systems, HVAC systems, temperature controls, and process control systems is preferred.

  • Must possess the communication skills and level of literacy, scientific knowledge and mathematical skills commensurate with the completion of High School and/or higher level education.

  • Must have a general working knowledge of basic engineering, electricity, mechanical HVAC systems and the building construction industry.

Additional Requirements and Environmental Exposure

  • Must be able to safely and legally operate a vehicle using a seat belt

  • Must be able to wear helmets, safety goggles, fall protection harness and safety boots to safely perform job duties

  • Must be able to twist the trunk of your body 90 degrees in each direction

  • Must be able to squat and touch the floor with both hands

  • Must be able to reach your hands over your head

  • Must be able to stand on concrete surfaces for extended periods, routinely up to 4 hours

  • This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and climbing ladders. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move more than 40 lbs.

  • Must be able to safely use a ladder with a 350 lb. total weight limit, while carrying equipment of 50 lbs. or less

  • Must be able to maneuver confined access areas, as small as 30” vertical x 45” horizontal

  • Must be able to comfortably and routinely access rooftops with extension and/or fixed ladders at heights of 15’ to 20’, and occasionally, up to 50 feet + This role may be exposed to variable weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, heights, risk of electrical shock, noisy operating equipment and other variable environmental conditions based on location

For Hourly positions - $36-41

Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).

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.

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