Residential HVAC Estimator

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Residential HVAC Estimator – full‑time 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.

The Residential HVAC Estimator will oversee 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.

IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.