Residential HVAC Estimator

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Dental and Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a leading IES company, is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator for a full-time, onsite role. This leadership position supports multiple branches and collaborates with operations, purchasing, and executive leadership in a fast-paced production-builder environment.

You will oversee estimating operations, establish standard processes, review bids for scope and profitability, and mentor staff across branches while driving pricing strategy and margin

Qualifications

• 7+ years in residential HVAC estimating (production builder experience preferred).
• Deep knowledge of HVAC systems, duct design, equipment selection, load calculations.
• Experience supporting high-volume builder environments.
• Strong financial and cost-analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and estimator software experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC estimating for production and custom residential projects.
• Establish standardized estimating processes, templates, pricing models.
• Review bids for scope accuracy, code compliance, profitability.
• Support branches in meeting builder bid deadlines.
• Coordinate and review load calculations and system designs.
• Analyze labor, materials, and overhead to protect margin.
• Mentor estimating staff across branches.
• Serve as pricing resource to operations and leadership.
• Assist with strategic pricing, value engineering, and builder negotiations.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Load calculations

Advanced Excel

Estimating software

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning – a leading IES company and one of Florida’s largest residential mechanical contractors – is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator for a full‑time, onsite position. This key leadership role is for an experienced HVAC estimator who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced, production‑builder environment and understands the financial importance of disciplined, accurate estimating.

Position Overview

The Residential HVAC Estimator will oversee estimating operations supporting multiple branches, working closely with operations, purchasing, and executive leadership. This role is in‑office to ensure real‑time collaboration, accountability, and consistency across our estimating and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC estimating for production and custom residential projects
• Establish and maintain standardized estimating processes, templates, and pricing models
• Review and validate bids for scope accuracy, code compliance, and profitability
• Support branch teams in meeting builder bid deadlines
• Coordinate and review HVAC load calculations and system designs
• Analyze labor, material, and overhead assumptions to protect margin
• Mentor and support estimating staff across branches
• Serve as a technical and pricing resource to operations and leadership
• Assist with strategic pricing, value engineering, and builder negotiations

Qualifications

• 7+ years residential HVAC estimating experience (production builder experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, duct design, equipment selection, and load calculations
• Proven experience supporting high‑volume builder environments
• Solid financial and cost‑analysis skills
• Advanced Excel skills; estimating software experience required
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

Why Bayonet

• Long‑standing relationships with Florida’s top homebuilders
• Financially stable, well‑capitalized organization backed by IES
• Leadership role with real influence on pricing, margin, and growth
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package
• Long‑term career path within a multi‑trade organization

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC and is a financially stable, well‑capitalized organization.

Benefits

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage, including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long‑term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO & Affinitive Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. IES is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity.
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Disability Accommodation

IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860‑1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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