Senior Residential HVAC Estimator & Lead: Pricing & Margin

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401K with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Job summary

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a leading Florida residential mechanical contractor, is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator to join in-office full-time.

The role oversees estimating operations across branches, collaborates with operations, purchasing and leadership, and requires strong technical pricing, load calculations and mentorship.

This is a senior, on-site position emphasizing accurate estimates, standardized processes, and timely bids for both production and custom projects.

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

Leadership

Communication

Cost Analysis

Tools

Excel

Estimating Software

Job description

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a leading Florida residential mechanical contractor, is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator to join in-office full-time.

The role oversees estimating operations across branches, collaborates with operations, purchasing and leadership, and requires strong technical pricing, load calculations and mentorship.

This is a senior, on-site position emphasizing accurate estimates, standardized processes, and timely bids for both production and custom projects.