Residential HVAC Estimator
Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning — a leading IES company and one of Florida’s largest residential mechanical contractors — is seeking a full-time, onsite Residential HVAC Estimator. This key leadership role is ideal for an experienced HVAC estimator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, production-builder environment and understands the financial importance of disciplined, accurate estimating.
About the role
The Residential HVAC Estimator will oversee HVAC estimating operations supporting multiple branches, working closely with operations, purchasing, and executive leadership. This in-office position ensures real-time collaboration, accountability, and consistency across estimating and operations teams.
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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and full benefits package
- Company 401K plan with employer contribution match
- Company paid time off
- Company paid life insurance
- Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short-term disability plans
- Choice of dental and vision coverage
- Optional long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet coverage
- Auto and home insurance discount programs
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
- Long-term career path within a multi-trade organization
About the company
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of its 2025 fiscal year, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees across 174 domestic locations. Safety is a top priority, and the company offers competitive pay and benefits.