Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Cost Analysis, Equipment Selection, HVAC, Leadership, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Plumbing, Pricing, Product Pricing, Production Systems, Profit & Loss, Purchasing/Procurement, Staff Requirements, Team Player, Time Management, Value Engineering
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- 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
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with experience. Includes health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and additional benefits.
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