Overview In this leadership role, you will oversee residential HVAC estimating across multiple branches, driving standardized processes and accurate bids. You will collaborate closely with operations and leadership to ensure on-time, profitable bids and strong margin management. The role combines technical pricing, load calculations, and mentoring of staff in a fast-paced, production-builder environment. You will influence pricing strategy and value engineering to support growth and profitability. This position offers a high-impact opportunity within a respected IES-affiliated company.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive compensation
- full benefits package
- 401K plan with employer contribution match
- paid time off
- life insurance
- medical/dental/vision coverage
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
Key requirements- 7+ years residential HVAC estimating experience
- 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
- communication
- leadership
- organization
- HVAC systems knowledge
- duct design
- equipment selection
