{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c7a17b0f6cf5d2024a61818c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c7a17b0f6cf5d2024a61818c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c7a17b0f6cf5d2024a61818c","title":"Preconstruction Developer","description":"Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, 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.\nLearn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.\nWe boldly go.\nWhere is the work:\nMonday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.\n\nTrane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Developer in our Pine Brook, NJ location. As a Preconstruction Developer, you will be supporting one of the most challenging and fastest growing career fields, Trane Technologies Energy Services. This role includes working with internal teams and customers to identify and develop turnkey design-build solutions and energy savings contracting projects, including scope of work development, cost estimating, working with Energy Engineers to quantify energy savings, and proposal support as part of an industry leading Energy Services Company (ESCO). A career with an ESCO demands not only a knowledge of building systems and the energy engineering field, but also requires strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills coupled with the will, determination, work ethic and a desire to succeed.\nWhat you will do:\n\nThe Preconstruction Developer is responsible for Acquisition Support of both Design-Build Turnkey and Energy Performance Contracting project work. This position requires mastery of acquisition, technical aptitude and project management skills.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop HVAC systems and solutions using a combination of Trane equipment and controls and other leading HVAC equipment and systems that include project scoping, concept development, engineering analysis, and system validation.\nSupports Account Managers in developing and establishing project installation budgets, and preparing the sub-contractor request for quotation’s (RFQ) including: scope statements; plans and milestone dates; specs; permitting and bonding requirements.\nCollects project data needed to assemble turnkey project scope and estimate.\nProvide key technical support in pursuit of Trane business, including participation on strategic job acquisition teams.\nManage the design including conceptual site plans and preliminary engineering documents through construction documents.\nContinually validate the effectiveness of the Design-Build Turnkey and ESPC processes and identify and develop improvements.\nResponsible for secured customers from Project Development through project transition.\nAssist and support all efforts of acquisition and customer satisfaction.\nSome travel required, other duties as assigned\nWhat you will bring:\nFour-year degree in Engineering, Technical field or Business Required.\nWorking knowledge of cost and savings studies incorporating energy conversation measures (ECM).\nWorking knowledge of all facets of construction including mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and knowledge with the operation of HVAC systems, electrical systems and temperature controls.\nAbility to audit existing mechanical and building systems and recommend solutions to improve.\nUnderstanding of construction methods/practices and ability to communicate with and direct subcontractors in an effort to obtain critical proposal information.\nProject Management and/or HVACR related work experience required. Performance Contracting/ESCO experience preferred.\nMust have a general knowledge of basic engineering, electricity, mechanical HVAC systems and the building construction industry.\nProficiency in Visio, AutoCAD and/or other design software; knowledge of computerized energy simulation tools a plus\nAbility to work regularly and dependably as well as function in a team environment.\nFlexibility to work outside normal work hours/weekends, as required, including some travel with occasional overnight stays.\nMust possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations including, but not limited to:\nDUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless / Carless Driving, or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.\nAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:\n$87,800.00 - $157,569.99\nCompensation Type:\nSalary\nIncentive Eligible:\nYes\nSales Commission Eligible:\nNo\nDisclaimer: 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.\nSafety Sensitive Role:\nYes\nThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, 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.\nLearn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.\nWe boldly go.\nWhere is the work:\nMonday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.\n\nTrane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Preconstruction Developer in our Pine Brook, NJ location. 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