Lead Estimator
About The Position
Foster Plumbing, a Crete United Company, is a leading commercial plumbing contractor serving the Colorado market, known for delivering high-quality work across service, retrofit, and light construction projects. As a Crete United company, we combine strong local leadership with the resources, stability, and growth opportunities of a national platform. Foster Plumbing is seeking an experienced Estimator / Preconstruction Manager to support and strengthen our preconstruction efforts across commercial plumbing projects. This role is ideal for someone with 5+ years of estimating experience who takes pride in building accurate, well-structured estimates and wants to play a larger role in how projects are selected, planned, and executed. You’ll work closely with operations, project management, and leadership to ensure the work we pursue aligns with our capabilities, supports steady field execution, and delivers strong financial outcomes. This is a hands-on role with visibility across the business and a direct impact on project success.
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)
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple bids simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Simpro or similar systems a plus
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
- Document and maintain clear bid qualifications for turnover and future reference
- Collaborate with Project Managers on labor planning and project approach
- Support RFIs, change orders, and project handoff to field teams
- Participate in jobsite reviews to validate scope and assumptions
- Help ensure estimates align with real-world execution and field conditions
- 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
- Support value engineering efforts to improve project viability
- Maintain and improve estimating workflows, templates, and tools
- Track bid outcomes and gather feedback to strengthen future estimates
- Support internal teams with estimating-related insights and best practices
- Build and maintain relationships with general contractors and vendors
- Support preconstruction coordination efforts with clients and partners
- Follow up on bids and maintain communication throughout the process
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Career growth opportunities across the Crete United network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
