New Construction Manager

PF Plumbing; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company phone and fuel card

Job summary

PF Plumbing – Winston-Salem, NC seeks a New Construction Manager to own the residential and commercial new construction plumbing business from bid through final inspection. This leadership role requires directing Field Managers and an Estimator, winning work, pricing for profitability, and maintaining margins while meeting builder schedules.

You will manage relationships with builders and general contractors, oversee scheduling, quality, safety, and the handoff of awarded projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in residential or light commercial new construction plumbing.
• 2+ years leading crews or supervisors.
• Proven experience selling to builders and general contractors.
• Experience with takeoffs and estimating.
• Strong understanding of job costing.
• Knowledge of local plumbing codes and permit processes.
• Proficient with estimating software, CRM/bid-board and Excel.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Leadership and communication skills; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Own the new construction pipeline and identify opportunities.
• Set pricing strategy and approve bids.
• Lead Field Managers and Estimator; conduct weekly meetings.
• Coordinate production scheduling across phases.
• Build and maintain builder relationships.
• Ensure bids are profitable and protect margins.
• Oversee safety and quality on job sites.
• Ensure on-time completion and accurate billing.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Builder relations

Plumbing knowledge

Project management

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Scheduling tools

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

PF Plumbing – Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried
Schedule: Monday–Friday; extended hours may be required during peak season
Department: New Construction – Plumbing
Benefits/Perks: Company vehicle, company phone and fuel card

About the Position

PF Plumbing is seeking an experienced New Construction Manager to take ownership of our residential and commercial new construction plumbing business from bid through final inspection.

This is a leadership position for someone who understands both the business and field sides of new construction plumbing. You will be responsible for winning work, ensuring jobs are priced for profitability, managing schedules and production, and leading our Field Managers and Estimator.

You will also serve as a key point of contact for builders, general contractors and superintendents.

Success in this role means maintaining a strong bid pipeline, hitting builder schedules, delivering quality plumbing installations and protecting job margins from bid through closeout.

What You'll Do

Business Development & Builder Relationships

Build and maintain relationships with production builders, custom builders, general contractors and developers

Own the new construction pipeline and identify new opportunities

Get PF Plumbing added to builder and contractor bid lists

Track bids from invitation through award

Set pricing strategy and approve bids and proposals

Review margins, exclusions and change-order terms before proposals are submitted

Walk plans with builders and negotiate scope, pricing and payment terms

Close contracts and ensure awarded projects are properly handed off

Follow up on lost bids to understand why the work was not awarded

Grow repeat business by winning additional communities, phases and plans with existing builders

Maintain an accurate and current bid board

Assign and prioritize bids based on value and likelihood of winning the work

Establish turnaround expectations for takeoffs and proposals

Hold the Estimator accountable for bid deadlines

Review takeoffs, material counts, labor hours and pricing for accuracy

Maintain labor units, material pricing, markup and overhead factors

Keep material pricing current with suppliers

Update open bids when material costs change

Compare estimated versus actual costs on completed jobs

Adjust estimating models when jobs miss projected costs or margins

Coach the Estimator on plan reading, plumbing codes, scope gaps and exclusions

Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with the Estimator

Assist directly with estimating when workload requires it

Production & Scheduling

Build and manage the master schedule across all active new construction projects

Coordinate underground, rough-in, top-out and trim/final phases

Communicate with builder superintendents weekly to confirm job readiness

Balance crews and workloads across Field Managers

Ensure builder deadlines and scheduled completion dates are met

Handle day-to-day challenges including callouts, weather, missing materials and job-site issues

Forecast labor needs 30–90 days in advance

Communicate future hiring needs to the General Manager

Visit active job sites regularly

Be present for initial phases when beginning work with a new builder

Lead the Field Team

Set daily and weekly priorities for Field Managers

Conduct weekly production meetings

Hold Field Managers accountable for crew productivity, labor hours, quality and job-site conduct

Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with Field Managers

Coach and develop field leadership

Handle performance reviews and corrective action when necessary

Support hiring, onboarding and training of plumbers and apprentices

Help create development paths from helper to lead positions

Quality, Code & Safety

Ensure plumbing installations meet plans, local plumbing codes and builder requirements

Manage permits and inspections

Track failed inspections and ensure issues are corrected quickly

Manage punch lists, warranty calls and callbacks through resolution

Maintain strong safety expectations throughout the field operation

Enforce proper PPE, trenching, ladder and driving practices

Ensure trucks and tools are properly stocked and maintained

Track labor, material and subcontractor costs against each project's original bid

Identify and address cost overruns before jobs close

Write, price and obtain approval for change orders before additional work is performed

Confirm phase completion so billing is submitted on time

Assist with past-due builder balances when necessary

Coordinate material ordering and staging with Purchasing and the warehouse

Reduce material delays and unnecessary waste

How Success Will Be Measured

New construction revenue versus budget

Bid win rate and total bid pipeline

Bid turnaround time

Estimated versus actual job costs

Gross margin by job and builder

On-time completion of construction phases

Labor hours versus budget

Callbacks and warranty issues

Timely billing and builder receivables

Employee retention and staffing

Safety performance

What We're Looking For

Required

5+ years of residential or light commercial new construction plumbing experience

2+ years of experience leading crews or supervisors

Proven experience selling to or managing relationships with builders and general contractors

Experience with takeoffs and estimating

Strong understanding of job costing

Working knowledge of local plumbing codes

Knowledge of permitting and inspection processes

Comfortable using estimating software, CRM/bid-board systems, Excel and scheduling tools

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Strong leadership and communication skills

Highly organized and able to manage multiple active projects

Ability to remain calm under pressure while holding teams accountable

Preferred

Journeyman or Master Plumber license

Experience working with production builders across multiple communities

Experience with job-level profit or P&L accountability

Background with a high-volume residential new construction plumbing company

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk active construction sites in varying weather conditions

Comfortable working on uneven terrain

Ability to climb ladders

Ability to access crawlspaces and attics

Ability to kneel, bend and crawl for short periods

Why This Role Matters

The New Construction Manager connects builders, estimating, field operations, purchasing and the office.

We're looking for someone who understands that successful new construction isn't just about completing plumbing work — it's about winning profitable jobs, planning them correctly, keeping crews productive, meeting builder schedules, passing inspections and protecting margins from bid through completion.

If you have a strong background in new construction plumbing and are ready to take ownership of a growing operation, we want to hear from you.