Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Full‑service provider of plumbing, heating and air conditioning solutions for homes and businesses.
Lead HVAC Estimator
Lead estimator overseeing HVAC bids, pricing, and team mentorship for residential projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Lead HVAC Estimator will manage estimating activities across multiple branches, collaborating closely with operations, purchasing, and executive leadership to ensure real‑time coordination, accountability, and consistency. This position supports both production and custom residential projects and safeguards profitability through disciplined estimating. • Lead estimating for production and custom residential HVAC projects. • Create and maintain standardized estimating processes, templates, and pricing models. • Review bids for scope accuracy, code compliance, and profitability. • Support branch teams to meet builder bid deadlines. • Coordinate HVAC load calculations and system design reviews. • Analyze labor, material, and overhead assumptions to protect margins. • Mentor and support estimating staff across branches. • Act as technical and pricing resource for operations and leadership. • Assist with strategic pricing, value engineering, and builder negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hvac estimating
- ▸load calculations
- ▸pricing models
- ▸bid review
- ▸margin analysis
- ▸team coordination
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least seven years of residential HVAC estimating experience, preferably in a high‑volume production‑builder environment, and demonstrate strong knowledge of HVAC systems, duct design, equipment selection, load calculations, and cost analysis. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with estimating software, along with excellent communication, organization, and leadership abilities, are required. • Minimum 7 years residential HVAC estimating experience, preferably with production builders. • Strong understanding of HVAC systems, duct design, equipment selection, and load calculations. • Proven experience in high‑volume builder environments. • Solid financial and cost‑analysis capabilities. • Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with estimating software. • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. • Ability to work on‑site in New Port Richey, FL.
Requirements
- ▸hvac estimating
- ▸7+ years
- ▸duct design
- ▸load calculations
- ▸cost analysis
- ▸advanced excel
Benefits
Bayonet offers a financially stable, well‑capitalized organization with long‑standing relationships with top Florida homebuilders. The role provides a leadership platform influencing pricing, margin, and growth, along with a competitive salary, health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and a clear long‑term career path within a multi‑trade company. • Competitive compensation with health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and additional benefits. • Opportunity for long‑term career growth within a multi‑trade organization.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time