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Controls Estimator-March 2024
Burnaby
Mar 28, 2026
About Controls Estimator

  At Trane Technologies ™ and through our businesses including Trane® (https://www.trane.com/) and Thermo King® (https://www.thermoking.com/) , 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.

  This position is eligible for a Hybrid work schedule and will be based out of our Burnaby, BC location. Flexible work from home options available.

  Job Summary:

  Trane in Burnaby, BC is hiring for a Controls Estimator II to join our team. In this role, you will be working with building owners 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!

  Responsibilities:

  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.

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

  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.

  Qualifications:

  Associates or Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in estimating, engineering, construction management; or five (5) to seven (7) years of controls field experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in estimating, engineering or construction management.

  Must have proven experience with Building Automation, HVAC Controls and HVAC Systems.

  Working knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, etc. preferred. Must have strong financial and business acumen and a history of running projects on time and on budget.

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

  Experience working directly with building owners is a plus.

  Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.

  Must be able to travel locally and 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 / Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

  Base Pay Range: $85,000 - $113,000 / year. Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan.

  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).

  *Benefits vary by region, business alignment, union involvement and employee status.

  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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