Business Development Manager - Plumbing

Crete United$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in plumbing, MEP, or subcontractor business development
  • Proven track record in selling small commercial or project construction
  • Established relationships with Denver-area general contractors preferred
  • Strong grasp of plumbing scopes and construction sales cycles
  • Exceptional skills in prospecting and managing sales pipeline
  • Highly organized with effective communication abilities
  • Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new plumbing project opportunities
  • Target general contractors, developers, and commercial construction owners
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
  • Conduct customer discovery to clarify plumbing project needs
  • Collaborate with operations to create competitive plumbing proposals
  • Maintain and accurately forecast a qualified sales pipeline
  • Use Salesforce to ensure effective CRM management
  • Negotiate contract terms and pricing aligned with company capabilities

Benefits

  • Performance-based commission structure in addition to base salary
  • Vehicle allowance and company-provided IT resources
  • Robust operational support for efficient project execution
  • Clear expectations and potential for long-term career growth
  • Commitment to safety, quality service, and customer relationships
Full Job Description
Business Development Manager - Projects

Foster Plumbing, a Crete United Company, is a trusted commercial plumbing contractor serving the Denver metro area. We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to drive new plumbing construction revenue across small projects and commercial construction opportunities.

This is a true hunter role, focused on building new relationships, developing a healthy project pipeline, and partnering closely with operations to deliver profitable plumbing work.

What You'll Do

  • Identify, pursue, and close new plumbing project opportunities
  • Target general contractors, developers, and owners focused on commercial construction
  • Own the full sales cycle - from prospecting and discovery through proposal and close
  • Lead customer discovery conversations to understand plumbing scope, schedule, and budget
  • Partner with operations to develop competitive plumbing proposals for projects
  • Build and manage a qualified pipeline with accurate forecasting
  • Maintain Salesforce (CRM) as the single source of truth
  • Negotiate pricing, scope, and contract terms aligned with Foster Plumbing's plumbing capabilities
  • Represent Foster Plumbing and Crete United at job walks, pre-bid meetings, and customer meetings


Project Focus:

    • Tenant improvements
    • Retail and office buildouts
    • Restaurants and hospitality
    • Medical and professional buildings
    • And others as capabilities expand


What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in plumbing, MEP, or subcontractor business development
  • Demonstrated success selling small commercial or small project construction
  • Existing relationships with Denver-area general contractors preferred
  • Strong understanding of plumbing scopes, estimating coordination, and construction sales cycles
  • Proven ability to prospect, build pipeline, and close profitable plumbing work
  • Highly organized with strong follow-through and communication skills
  • CRM experience required (Salesforce preferred)
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally throughout the Denver metro area


What's In It For You

  • $100K - $120K base salary plus performance-based commission
  • Vehicle allowance and company-provided IT package
  • Strong estimating and operations support focused on small-project execution
  • Clear expectations, leadership visibility, and long-term growth opportunity
  • Work for a company committed to safety, quality, and customer relationships


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How to Apply: Apply directly through the job board where you found this posting (LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter) or submit your application through our careers page at www.creteunited.com. 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 March 1st, 2026 or until the position is filled.

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