Equipment Project Manager

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Where is the work:

At Trane TechnologiesTM  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.
Job Summary：

Trane has an exciting new opportunity to join our organization as an Equipment Project Manager in the Greater Northeast!  You will manage all aspects of equipment projects, from beginning to end, with direct responsibility for project execution while working with a team to accomplish specific objectives in a given time frame and with available resources. Trane always focuses on a total solution to provide our customers with the most energy-efficient buildings!

Please Note: This is not a typical boots on the ground Project Manager role, but rather, more operational in nature. This position primarily involves administrative and financial responsibilities, although having technical proficiency in HVAC systems and equipment would be advantageous. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned projects, collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders. This position also includes occasional travel to job sites and customer locations.

You will be responsible for the administration, implementation, and management of projects and accountable for assigned project’s scope of work, schedule, and budget.  Must have great communication skills, organizational skills, prioritization skills, follow up and strong ability to multitask, as well as knowledge of computer systems.  The ideal candidate is self-motivated, has a strong sense of urgency, lean processes oriented and can learn quickly through hands on/job shadow training with ability to learn in a fast paced, high-volume environment.  Experience in customer service and financial management required.  Construction/HVAC industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities: 

• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters, and sets procedures to accomplish system objectives, involving complex equipment applications. 
• Communicates with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff. Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff. 
• Compares estimated ship dates with contractors’ project schedule and ensures compliance with internal equipment ordering processes.
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion and controls expenses by monitoring assigned project budget. 
• Creates and revises project schedules as per customer needs including generating tasks, estimates, dependencies, and milestones.
• Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management. 
• Responsible for creating detailed cost estimates. Resolves major deviations from scope w/ team after Project Scope Validation.
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the forecasted cost at completion.
• Responsible for the preparation of Trane material & vendor orders; recording the receipt of materials & approving payments.
• Responsible for entering equipment orders & issuing purchase orders for vendor orders.
• Generates work orders for equipment start-ups.
• Responsible for working with customers, warehouses and claims to handle freight damaged equipment or missing freight.
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, & communicating w/ customers & assigned staff.
• Responsible for the successful transition of warranty to the service process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, accounting, or finance or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in project management or construction management preferred.

• Strong, demonstrated customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, proactive approach with willingness to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven experience prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines within a high paced environment with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and temperature equipment preferred.

• Financial management/Budgeting background preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft software, Teams, and ability to quickly learn proprietary software.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

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Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

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.

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.
• Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

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. 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.