Residential HVAC Estimator

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and full benefits package

Long-term career path

Influence on pricing and growth

Job summary

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a full-time Residential HVAC Estimator in Tampa, Florida. This onsite position involves overseeing HVAC estimating operations, collaborating with various branch teams, and ensuring accuracy in project bids.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in residential HVAC estimating, strong skills in HVAC systems, and excellent financial analysis abilities. Join a company offering competitive compensation and a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in residential HVAC estimating.
• Strong understanding of duct design and load calculations.
• Proven experience in high-volume builder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC estimating for residential projects.
• Establish and maintain estimating processes and templates.
• Review bids for accuracy and profitability.
• Support teams in meeting bid deadlines.
• Analyze labor and materials to protect margins.

Skills

Residential HVAC estimating experience

Understanding of HVAC systems

Financial and cost-analysis skills

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership skills

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 to work full‑time. This is an onsite position.

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

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package
• Long‑term career path within a multi‑trade organization
• Leadership role with real influence on pricing, margin, and growth

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