New Construction Manager – Residential & Light Commercial Plumbing
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
First-time inspection pass rate
Callbacks and warranty issues
Timely billing and builder receivables
Employee retention and staffing
Safety performance
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
Strong plan-reading skills
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
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
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
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.
Apply today to join PF Plumbing.
Compensation details: 65000-70000 Yearly Salary
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