
Equipment Estimator I
Towson, MD · HybridJob$63–88K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Equipment Estimator supports equipment sales by interacting with customers, account managers, project managers, technicians, and suppliers to complete estimates and support project execution. The role reviews plans and specifications, develops cost estimates, selects and prices equipment, and prepares proposals and submittals. The schedule is onsite Monday through Thursday, with the employee choosing their work location on Fridays.
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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:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
What's in it for you:
Trane is hiring for an Equipment Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will be closely interacting with customers, account manager(s), other assigned project managers, technicians and suppliers to ensure timely completion of assigned estimates and project execution. Responsibilities include technical selection and pricing of equipment for each project. Must be able to provide estimating support to the equipment sales team.
What you will do:
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Responsible for reviewing Plans & Specifications and developing cost estimates, ensuring accuracy of quantity, size, configuration, voltage, options, etc. of Trane materials, sub-contractors, non-Trane purchased equipment, labor (start-up, service work, etc.), and other construction-related activities to assist Account Managers in bidding projects.
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Provides knowledge and consultation in the form of developing facility-related solutions for the customer’s problems.
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Determines project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet the entire customer’s HVAC system design and installation requirements.
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Develops, evaluates, and discusses possible solutions with Account Manager, Project Manager, Sub-contractor, Supplier, and/or customer.
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Coordinates selection, pricing, and integrates equipment, controls, and services for each project.
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Prepares, finalizes, and reviews preliminary and/or final proposal complete. Prepares equipment submittals and validates equipment selection.
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Assist Account Manager determine proposal price, selling strategy, and develop project fulfillment schedule with project team.
What you will bring:
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Bachelor's or Associates degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related study; or one (1) to three (3) years’ of related experience with estimating, project management, engineering, HVAC or construction management; or equivalent combination of education and industry related experience.
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Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; we prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.
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Strong communication skills, proactive approach with willingness to work independently as well as part of a team.
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Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a high-paced environment with attention to detail.
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Familiarity with the operation of HVAC Systems and/or Temperature Controls preferred.
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Flexibility to work overtime/ weekends, as required.
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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:
$63,111.66 - $87,639.99
Compensation Type:
Exception Hourly
Incentive Eligible:
No
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:
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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!
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Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
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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 2,597 open Estimator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$63–88K/yr
- Maryland median$90–149K/yr42 salary ranges
- US median$95–151K/yr1,716 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $75K, is 37% below the Maryland median midpoint ($120K) — in the lowest quarter of Estimator salary ranges in Maryland.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 51 open Estimator jobs in Maryland and 2,597 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
- CDM Smith18 open
- Gerber Collision & Glass6 open
- Kiewit4 open
- Experience
- Estimator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (2,077 postings).
- Education
- 372 of the 2,597 open Estimator jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 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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