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
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