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LOCATION
Sarasota, Florida
POSTED
4 days ago
General Job Description:
Residential HVAC Estimator
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
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
Company Overview:
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
Competitive Pay
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