Residential HVAC Estimator

Technibus, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator to lead estimating for production and custom residential projects. This onsite, in‑office role oversees estimating operations across branches and collaborates with operations, purchasing, and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of residential HVAC estimating experience, strong knowledge of HVAC systems and load calculations, and proven ability to manage high‑volume builder environments.

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.

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.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

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 Residential HVAC 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.

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

Specific 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

EEO & Affidavit Statement

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, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected under 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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal.

People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and the company participates in E‑Verify.