Controls Estimator 2
About the job
- An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field with three to five years of experience in estimating, engineering, or construction management; alternatively, five to seven years of controls field experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience with building automation, HVAC controls, and HVAC systems.
- Working knowledge of construction facets including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Strong financial and business acumen, with a history of running projects on time and on budget.
- Experience prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
- Bilingual English and French.
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.
- A valid driver's license held for at least 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations or preventable collisions in the previous three years.
- Prepare cost estimates for materials, subcontractors, purchased equipment, labor, start-up, service work, and other construction-related activities to support Account Managers in bidding and project pricing.
- Develop detailed scope from Account Managers' design-build scope or plans and specifications prepared for competitive bidding.
- Create detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions and exclusions, preliminary proposals, vendor and subcontractor quotes, and points lists.
- Perform take-offs and price purchased equipment for quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, and accuracy.
- Hold pre-bid meetings with Account Managers to review scope and strategy.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and project risk items.
- Optimize job costs by negotiating material and service prices with vendors and subcontractors.
- Assist Account Managers in determining the need for outsourced engineering and work with Operations and Fulfillment to control labor, material, and electrical subcontract cost variations through pre-bid validation and post-mortems.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction systems.
- Experience working directly with building owners.
About the company
Trane Technologies focuses on climate innovation by delivering sustainable HVAC and refrigeration solutions through its Trane and Thermo King brands. It helps buildings, homes, and transportation achieve higher energy efficiency with high-performance climate control equipment and ongoing maintenance services. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated portfolio of energy-efficient products and service contracts across both HVAC and refrigeration, backed by a commitment to sustainability. Its goal is to lower energy use and carbon emissions for customers while supporting a healthier planet.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1871
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What believers are saying
- June 30, 2026 bookings rose 39% year over year, signaling strong demand.
- September 17, 2026 launches target AI buildings, electrification, and data-center cooling expansion.
- Nigeria and Midwest distribution wins broaden Trane and Thermo King service revenue internationally.
What critics are saying
- April 2026 antitrust litigation names Trane in broad HVAC cartel allegations.
- 2026 NLRB cases in Tyler and Willowbrook show active labor organizing pressure.
- If data-center cooling bets miss Vertiv and Schneider, TT loses its fastest-growth engine.
What makes Trane Technologies unique
- September 2026 AI stack spans Trane Cloud, Maintenance Manager, and data-center controls.
- September 8, 2026 Thermo King Midwest acquisition deepens owned service and telematics distribution.
- Trane couples electrified HVAC with lower-GWP refrigerants and backward-compatible retrofit hardware, easing replacements.
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Paid Holidays
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Family Planning Benefits
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↑ 15%JMG Clima and Trane Technologies showcase cooling solutions at Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026. by thevision September 29, 2026 5 JMG Limited, through its Clima division and in partnership with Trane Technologies, participated in the just-concluded Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026, held from 22 to 24 September 2026 in Lagos. The exhibition brought together key players, professionals and stakeholders across Nigeria's construction and building industry, giving JMG Clima and Trane the opportunity to showcase their partnership and engage directly with industry professionals, prospective customers, existing partners and other stakeholders. The partnership reflects both organisations' commitment to providing reliable, energy-efficient and effective cooling solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. At the exhibition, JMG Clima showcased Trane's air conditioning and cooling solutions, giving visitors and industry professionals the opportunity to gain a better understanding of how dependable, energy-efficient cooling systems can support comfort, performance and efficiency across different building and project types. The combined JMG Clima and Trane team engaged with visitors throughout the exhibition, providing technical and product information and discussing their specific cooling requirements. Beyond showcasing solutions, the exhibition served as a platform for JMG Clima to connect with industry minds, exchange ideas and gain valuable insights into the evolving needs of the construction and building sector. Through conversations with visitors and other exhibitors, the team was able to better understand the growing demand for reliable, energy-efficient cooling solutions and the expectations of businesses and developers in the market. The event also provided an avenue to strengthen existing business relationships while creating opportunities to establish new connections with potential customers, partners and stakeholders across the HVAC and construction sectors. It also generated new business leads, which have been shared with the Trane and JMG Clima Sales teams for follow-up. These engagements further reinforced JMG's approach of combining quality equipment with the technical expertise, support and customer-focused service required to deliver sustainable solutions. The partnership between JMG Clima and Trane Technologies remains focused on bringing world-class cooling technology closer to businesses in Nigeria and supporting projects with solutions designed around their specific requirements. JMG Clima's participation at Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026 therefore went beyond product exhibition. It demonstrated the value of the JMG Clima and Trane partnership in connecting technology, technical expertise and industry knowledge to help businesses achieve more efficient and reliable cooling solutions.
JMG, Trane push smarter air conditioning as Nigeria's building boom gathers pace. With the continuous shift in Nigeria's skyline, another demand is quietly growing with it: how to keep the country's expanding commercial, industrial and residential spaces comfortable without adding unnecessarily to the cost of running them. That is bringing renewed attention to cooling and climate-control systems as construction and industrial activity gather pace across the country. At The Big 5 Construct Nigeria 2026 in Lagos, JMG Limited, through its Clima division, and in partnership with Trane Technologies, is highlighting the growing need for cooling systems that deliver both reliable performance and greater energy efficiency. JMG Limited is the official distributor of Trane air conditioning solutions, delivering leading air conditioning solutions for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Vineeth Vijayan, Sales Leader, Nigeria and Ghana, Trane Air Conditioning, said the market for cooling and climate control is receiving increasing attention as development accelerates. "Buildings are going up, left, right and centre, and these buildings require cooling, specialised kinds of cooling and commercial cooling," Vijayan said, noting that Trane has solutions across different cooling requirements. For Idoko Jonahs Adejoh, Business Development Manager, HVAC, JMG Limited, however, the conversation goes beyond installing cooling equipment to consider what it will cost to operate over time. He said JMG Clima's partnership with Trane Technologies is helping to provide HVAC systems that are not only designed to cool spaces, but also to improve energy efficiency. "JMG Clima has partnered with Trane Technologies to provide heating, ventilation and cooling systems to Nigeria, not just cooling systems, but cooling systems that are energy efficient," Adejoh said. He added that while some energy-efficient systems may require a higher initial investment, the long-term savings can make them worthwhile. "The initial investment into this might be a bit high, but in the long run, it cuts down on your energy consumption, giving you good value for your investment," he said. The point is increasingly relevant to businesses where the cost of powering and maintaining facilities can weigh heavily on daily operations. JMG's relationship with Trane also provides customers with local support across the sales and after-sales process, according to Vijayan. "Customers are benefiting not really only on the sales aspect, but also on the after-sales aspect," he said. As more buildings rise across Nigeria, the cooling industry is facing a market that is not only asking for comfort, but demanding efficiency, reliability and value over the life of the equipment. And perhaps that is the bigger story emerging from the construction sector: the future of a building will be judged not only by how well it is built, but by how intelligently it operates. [wpadcenter_ad id='745970' align='none']
Trane launches AI platform for building maintenance. By Farah Rahman September 25, 2026 Trane Technologies has launched a new artificial intelligence-driven maintenance platform to help building owners and facilities managers streamline equipment management. The system, called Maintenance Manager, centralizes work orders, asset records, repair histories, and documentation into one interface. By consolidating these details, the platform enhances coordination among service teams and enables more strategic decisions on repairing aging systems or scheduling replacements. Chris Tanaka, vice president of product management at Trane Technologies, explained that the integration of Trane Cloud Analytics with Maintenance Manager allows customers to analyze building data, service workflows, and asset histories. This combination supports proactive maintenance, better team alignment, and more effective long-term planning. The tool forms part of Trane's broader digital transformation strategy for building operations. On September 17, the company also unveiled additional AI-powered solutions. Trane Cloud Analytics delivers real-time insights into equipment performance trends and efficiency gaps across connected systems. Meanwhile, the new Cloud Connected BACnet Thermostat extends cloud-based building management to smaller commercial spaces that lack full automation infrastructure. For construction and retrofit projects, Tracer Zone Sensors simplify installation and setup. The platform also includes AI Control for Water Systems, which optimizes chiller plant efficiency in existing facilities. In response to rising demand from data centers, Trane introduced two specialized tools: Chiller Plant Management and Data Hall Team Control. These systems coordinate climate control in high-density computing environments, where cooling requirements are increasingly critical. Trane's AI expansion follows years of strategic investments in the field. In 2024, the company acquired BrainBox AI, a Montreal-based developer specializing in AI-driven energy prediction and HVAC automation. The purchase came after a two-year partnership and integrated BrainBox's predictive control technology into Trane's product development. In 2025, Trane established a dedicated BrainBox AI lab and showroom focused on advancing AI applications in building energy management. These initiatives align with Trane's strong financial growth. For the quarter ending June 30, the company reported bookings rising 39% year-over-year, with net revenue increasing 11% to $6.35 billion. As demand for smart buildings and data center cooling accelerates, Trane's AI-driven solutions position it to address evolving operational challenges while strengthening its leadership in thermal management. The company's focus on predictive analytics and automated systems reflects its commitment to helping customers adapt to changing infrastructure needs.
Trane Technologies adds AI tools for repairs and part replacements. Mary Meisenzahl | Sep 22, 2026 The HVAC and climate control equipment manufacturer announced that the offerings will span building analytics, maintenance management, connected controls and thermal management. Trane Technologies is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings for building owners and facilities teams, including a new maintenance platform designed to centralize equipment records and maintenance workflows and help inform repair and replacement decisions. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and climate control equipment manufacturer announced that the offerings will span building analytics, maintenance management, connected controls and thermal management. "As building operations become more connected and more complex, we're evolving our AI and digital portfolio to help customers operate with greater clarity and control," said Chris Tanaka, vice president of product management at Trane Technologies. Maintenance Manager centralizes all the pieces that go into facility management. The company said it connects work orders, asset records, repair history and supporting documentation in one system. Trane Technologies said it enables better coordination between service teams and more informed decisions about whether to repair aging equipment or begin planning for replacements. "With Trane Cloud Analytics and Maintenance Manager, customers can connect building data, service workflows and asset history to support earlier action, better coordination and more informed planning," Tanaka said. "Across the broader portfolio, these new solutions extend that same approach into controls and system management to help customers improve performance and reduce waste over time." The rest of Trane's new product suite. Trane Cloud Analytics gives teams access to performance trends and efficiency gaps from connected building equipment. The company also designed a new Cloud Connected BACnet Thermostat to bring cloud-based building management to light commercial buildings that don't have a full-building management system in place. Tracer Zone Sensors are designed to simplify installation and setup for new construction and retrofit projects, and AI Control for Water Systems adjusts chiller plants to improve efficiency across existing infrastructure. For data centers specifically, the announcement includes Chiller Plant Management and Data Hall Team Control. Both are designed to coordinate climate control over complex environments. "As data center growth drives higher cooling loads, tighter performance requirements and faster response expectations, thermal management is becoming increasingly integral to uptime, efficiency and long-term infrastructure strategy," said Oakley Roberts, president of data centers at Trane Technologies. "Intelligent, coordinated cooling systems are becoming essential to operating modern AI and mission-critical infrastructure at scale. These innovations help customers improve available capacity, strengthen resilience and maintain consistent thermal performance as computing demands continue to accelerate." How Trane got here. BrainBox AI is a Montreal-based company that had developed an AI platform to predict energy needs and automate HVAC operations. That acquisition built on a two-year collaboration between the companies. It also brought BrainBox's predictive control capabilities directly into Trane's product development pipeline. In 2025, Trane opened a dedicated BrainBox AI lab and showroom focused on AI and energy management in buildings. The investment in AI has occurred alongside growth for Trane. In its most recent fiscal quarter ended June 30, bookings were up 39% year over year. Meanwhile, net revenue grew 11% over the same period, to $6.35 billion.
Trane introduces AI and digital HVAC solutions in the US. By Refindustry - September 22, 2026 - 2 min Trane has introduced new AI and digital solutions across Trane Cloud applications, connected controls and intelligent thermal management. The portfolio is designed to connect building data, maintenance workflows and system management across commercial buildings and mission-critical environments, including data centers. Trane Cloud Analytics uses connected equipment and system data to provide prioritized insights related to energy, comfort and reliability. Trane Maintenance Manager centralizes work orders, asset records, maintenance history and documentation in Trane Cloud to streamline maintenance workflows and support repair, replacement and capital planning decisions. For building controls, the Cloud Connected BACnet Thermostat provides cloud-based building management for light commercial buildings without requiring a full existing Building Management System (BMS). It supports remote monitoring, rooftop and heat pump applications, and compatibility with existing HVAC equipment. Tracer Zone Sensors add wired and wireless 4-in-1 sensing technology for new construction, upgrades, retrofits and remodeling projects. Trane is also introducing AI Control for Water Systems, which continuously learns and helps adjust chiller plant setpoints to improve plant efficiency, coordinated capacity management and performance across existing chilled water systems. For data centers, Chiller Plant Manager interprets live operating data and uses built-in redundancy and rapid decision logic to coordinate cooling plant performance. Data Hall Team Control embeds system-level intelligence at the unit level, coordinating multiple cooling units as one system with built-in redundancy and automated failover. "As building operations become more connected and more complex, we're evolving our AI and digital portfolio to help customers operate with greater clarity and control," said Chris Tanaka, Vice President of Product Management, Trane Technologies. Recent Comments