Residential HVAC Estimator

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Leadership role

Career growth

Job summary

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator to lead estimating for production and custom residential projects. This onsite role oversees estimating operations across branches, coordinating with operations and leadership to ensure accuracy and profitability.

The position requires 7+ years in residential HVAC estimating, strong HVAC systems knowledge, advanced Excel, and estimating software experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years residential HVAC estimating experience, production builder focus preferred.
• Strong HVAC systems knowledge, duct design, equipment selection, load calculations.
• Experience supporting high-volume builder environments and profitability reviews.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with estimating software.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC estimating for production and custom residential projects.
• Establish standardized estimating processes, templates and pricing models.
• Review bids for scope, 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 to protect margin.
• Mentor estimating staff across branches.
• Serve as pricing resource to operations and leadership.
• Assist with strategic pricing and value engineering.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Production builder experience

HVAC systems knowledge

Duct design

Load calculations

Financial/cost analysis

Advanced Excel

Estimating software

Leadership & mentoring

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

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
  
  

Qualifications

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
  
  

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
  
  

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PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

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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 develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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 [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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