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Subcontractor Billing Review for Plumbing

The Subcontractor Billing Review workflow helps plumbing contractors safeguard financial accuracy when paying subcontractors. It covers reviewing invoices, confirming completed work, checking lien waivers, and reconciling charges with budgets. Supervisors verify quality, while managers process approvals and schedule payments. By using this workflow, plumbing companies reduce disputes, protect margins, and improve efficiency. Clients benefit from reliable project delivery with transparent subcontractor relationships. Teams gain accountability with documented approvals. With this workflow in place, plumbing contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve financial oversight, and deliver projects more reliably with consistent billing practices.

Receive subcontractor pay application or invoice for current billing period

Confirm billing period dates match project schedule and contract terms

Review scope of work billed against actual progress in the field

Walk the site or consult field supervisor to verify completion

Check billing against subcontractor agreement or schedule of values

Ensure change orders are approved and included if applicable

Confirm retainage is correctly applied based on contract

Verify lien waivers are included from subcontractor and lower-tier vendors

Review for math accuracy and supporting documentation (photos, timesheets, etc.)

Route pay app to project manager or leadership for approval

Record approved amount in project accounting system

Schedule payment based on payment terms and cash flow

Notify subcontractor of approval status or request for revisions

File pay app, approvals, and backup documentation in job records

Receive subcontractor pay application or invoice for current billing period

Confirm billing period dates match project schedule and contract terms

Review scope of work billed against actual progress in the field

Walk the site or consult field supervisor to verify completion

Check billing against subcontractor agreement or schedule of values

Ensure change orders are approved and included if applicable

Confirm retainage is correctly applied based on contract

Verify lien waivers are included from subcontractor and lower-tier vendors

Review for math accuracy and supporting documentation (photos, timesheets, etc.)

Route pay app to project manager or leadership for approval

Record approved amount in project accounting system

Schedule payment based on payment terms and cash flow

Notify subcontractor of approval status or request for revisions

File pay app, approvals, and backup documentation in job records