Plumbing Preconstruction Manager

1w1 week ago

Crete United

Denver, US · Full-time · $100,000 – $120,000

About this role

Foster Plumbing, a Crete United Company, is a leading commercial plumbing contractor serving the Colorado market. We deliver high-quality work across service, retrofit, and light construction projects. As a Crete United company, we combine strong local leadership with national resources, stability, and growth opportunities.

We seek an experienced Estimator / Preconstruction Manager with 5+ years of estimating experience to strengthen preconstruction efforts on commercial plumbing projects. You'll build accurate, well-structured estimates and play a larger role in project selection, planning, and execution. This hands-on role offers visibility across the business and direct impact on project success.

You'll work closely with operations, project management, and leadership to align pursuits with capabilities and ensure strong financial outcomes. Collaborate on labor planning, RFIs, change orders, and jobsite reviews to validate scopes. Help estimates reflect real-world execution and field conditions.

Success involves delivering consistent estimates that support field execution, building a steady backlog, and improving accuracy over time. Become a trusted partner to project managers and leadership. Track bid outcomes and refine workflows for ongoing improvement.

Requirements

5+ years of plumbing estimating experience (commercial preferred)
Strong understanding of plumbing systems, construction methods, and project lifecycle
Ability to build accurate estimates while keeping execution and field realities in mind
Experience collaborating with operations, project management, and vendors
Proficiency with Bluebeam (required); Simpro or similar systems a plus
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple bids simultaneously

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate incoming ITBs to determine bid opportunities
Prepare detailed plumbing estimates from engineered plans and specifications
Develop scopes, pricing, and bid packages that support efficient project execution
Collaborate with Project Managers on labor planning and project approach
Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing
Utilize Bluebeam and Simpro to develop and track estimates
Analyze estimated vs. actual performance to improve accuracy over time
Build and maintain relationships with general contractors and vendors