Senior Residential HVAC Estimator - Lead, Pricing & Margin

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Leadership role with pricing influence

Job summary

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning—a leading IES company—is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator to join us full-time in-office in Jacksonville, FL. This leadership role oversees estimating operations, collaborates with operations, purchasing and executive leadership, and ensures accurate, profitable bids across branches.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of residential HVAC estimating experience, strong HVAC system knowledge, and advanced Excel/estimating software skills.

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.

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

Budgeting/cost analysis

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning—a leading IES company—is seeking a Residential HVAC Estimator to join us full-time in-office in Jacksonville, FL. This leadership role oversees estimating operations, collaborates with operations, purchasing and executive leadership, and ensures accurate, profitable bids across branches.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of residential HVAC estimating experience, strong HVAC system knowledge, and advanced Excel/estimating software skills.