Residential HVAC Estimator

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a leading IES company, seeks a Residential HVAC Estimator to lead estimating operations for production and custom residential projects. This in-office, full-time role collaborates with operations, purchasing, and leadership to protect margins.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in residential HVAC estimating, strong knowledge of HVAC systems and load calculations, and advanced Excel skills with experience in estimating software.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of residential HVAC estimating experience, production builder experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, duct design, equipment selection, and load calculations.
• Proven experience supporting high-volume builder environments.
• Advanced Excel skills; estimating software experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC estimating for production and custom residential projects
• Establish standardized estimating processes, templates, and pricing models
• Review 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost analysis

Project management

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

General Job Description

Residential HVAC Estimator

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning — a leading IES company and one of Florida’s largest residential mechanical contractors — is seeking a ResidentialHVAC Estimator to work full-time. This is an onsite position.

This is a key leadership role 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 HVAC 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.

Specific Qualifications

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

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

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. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• 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