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Controls Project Manager

Trane Technologies

Louisville, KYFull-time$85–119K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$85–119K/yr
Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Trane Technologies is hiring a Controls Project Manager in Louisville, Kentucky, to manage project financials, administration, implementation, and customer satisfaction. The role leads project teams and serves as the point of contact for stakeholders across a portfolio that may include complex, multi-building controls projects. The position is on-site five days per week and combines HVAC/BAS controls and project management experience with financial, subcontractor, and project execution responsibilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Management, nice to haveHVAC/BAS Controls, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveResource Planning, nice to haveManpower Planning, nice to haveThird-Tier Contracting, requiredBuilding Owner Relations, nice to have

Qualifications

Electrical Engineering or Related, nice to haveMechanical Engineering or Related, nice to haveConstruction Project Management Degree, nice to have3 Years HVAC/BAS Controls and Project Management, requiredValid Driver's License, requiredDriver's License Held 12 Months, requiredNo Major or Frequent Traffic Violations, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job 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 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/) , and through our businesses including Trane® (http://www.trane.com/index.html) and Thermo King (http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html) , 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.

Learn about our benefits (http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) designed for you to thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

What's in it for you:

Trane Technologies is hiring a Controls Project Manager in Louisville, KY. As a Controls Project Manager, you will be responsible for project financials, administration, implementation, management, and customer satisfaction for all assigned projects. The Controls PM leads the project team through all facets of the project and is the established point of contact for stakeholders. You will manage a portfolio of projects that could contain both smaller and larger multi- building or complex controls projects. The Controls Project Manager is knowledgeable on current job market and pricing strategies.

What you will do:

  • Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and developing internal and external communication plans with stakeholders to communicate project status.

  • Review contract documents to identify risk and develop mitigation plans.

  • Financially manages all aspects of projects including cash flow, monthly forecasted cost / revenue, forecasted cost at completion, monitoring expenses, collections support, analyzes reporting to identify project deficiencies and provides guidance on corrective action, prepares and facilitates monthly backlog review, and reconciles applied cost.

  • Utilizes properly qualified subcontractors, oversees subcontractor RFQ process, awards subcontracts and manages subcontractor execution.

  • Collaborate with technicians and subcontractors to establish project task, schedule requirements, communications for project progress, and review of plans / specifications and control submittals.

  • Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders that may require assistance from sales team and estimating.

  • Leads all aspects of project administration including, knowledge and risk mitigation of construction contract content language, validating project scope / cost / schedule, managing project compliance, project documentation, project safety guidelines, development and maintenance on project schedules.

  • Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

  • Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Project Management Degree a plus.

  • Combination of degree or minimum 3 years’ experience in HVAC / BAS Controls and Project Management.

  • Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.

  • Experience in leading teams comprised of different technical skill levels.

  • Efficient at resource / manpower planning.

  • Must have familiarity executing as a third-tier contractor and experience working with building owners is a plus.

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations included, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$84,740.00 - $118,860.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

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:

Yes

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 21,978 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–119K/yr
  • Kentucky median$100–166K/yr148 salary ranges
  • US median$108–175K/yr14,048 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 25% below the Kentucky median midpoint ($136K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Manager salary ranges in Kentucky.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 255 open Project Manager jobs in Kentucky and 21,978 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 19,088 postings).
Education
11,338 of the 21,978 open Project Manager jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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