VRF Equipment Project Manager

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.

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.

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:

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week out of Wilmington, MA.

Job Summary

Trane is seeking a VRF + Ductless Equipment Project Manager for the Greater Northeast Regional Sales Offices. This role involves managing all aspects of equipment projects from start to finish, focusing on administrative and financial responsibilities, with technical HVAC knowledge being beneficial. The position requires overseeing daily project operations, collaborating with stakeholders, and occasionally traveling to job sites and customer locations. Key responsibilities include project administration, implementation, and management, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, be self-motivated, and have experience in customer service and financial management, with a preference for those with construction or HVAC industry experience.

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 service process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent with 3-5 years experience in project management or combination of experience and education in a relatable administrative field.
• 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.

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000 plus incentive.

Total compensation for this role will includes an incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.