Senior Residential HVAC Estimator – Lead Pricing & Margin

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Leadership role with pricing influence

Job summary

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning in Florida is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator for a full-time, in-office role. This leadership position oversees estimating operations across multiple branches and collaborates with operations, purchasing and executive leadership.

You will standardize processes, review bids for scope, profitability, and code compliance, and mentor estimating staff. Requires 7+ years in residential HVAC estimating, advanced Excel, and estimating software

Qualifications

• 7+ years 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.
• 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

Load calculations

Duct design

Cost analysis

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning in Florida is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator for a full-time, in-office role. This leadership position oversees estimating operations across multiple branches and collaborates with operations, purchasing and executive leadership.

You will standardize processes, review bids for scope, profitability, and code compliance, and mentor estimating staff. Requires 7+ years in residential HVAC estimating, advanced Excel, and estimating software