Lead Estimator

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.

What You’ll Do

Estimating & Preconstruction

• 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

Operations Partnership

• 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

Costing & Analysis

• 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

Process & Continuous Improvement

• 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

Relationship Management

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

What Success Looks Like

• Delivering consistent, accurate estimates that translate well into field execution
• Supporting a steady, well-aligned backlog of work for operations teams
• Improving estimating accuracy and efficiency over time
• Becoming a trusted partner to both project managers and leadership

Benefits & Compensation

• $100K - $120K Base Salary DOE
• Company Performance incentive
• 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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How to Apply: Apply directly through the job board where you found this posting (LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter) or submit your though our career page at https://creteunited.com/careers/. All applications must be submitted through one of these platforms to be considered.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and this posting will remain open until July 1st, 2026 or until the position is filled.

Crete United is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $100 - $120