Ferguson
Waterworks
Estimator/QuotationsSpecialist
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“Estimator / Quotations Specialist at Ferguson. Skills: Estimator / Quotations Specialist, development of quotations on Waterworks projects, establishing close relationships with the branches, vendor representatives, ensuring outstanding customer service. Gather required data for quote preparation. data entry of new quotes”
Industry & Context.
creative problem solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Construction-related quotations or estimating experience, required, proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications, required
Nice to Have
Experience with waterworks products, highly preferred, Construction experience with water & sewer and storm drain materials, highly preferred, Familiarity with customer quotations software, highly preferred, Experience reading blueprints, building plans, or drawings, preferred
What You'll Do.
Gather required data for quote preparation
data entry of new quotes
contact vendors for job quotes
Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope
and perform calculations
Keep current of new products
Follow up on customer quotes and contacts vendors for material pricing
Coordinate with vendors to ensure that pricing data is received in a timely manner
Participate in the resolution of any and all pricing related issues
Analyze specifications
Assess cost-effectiveness of products
tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
Sends completed quotes to the FEI sales representative and/or customer
or designer one day in advance of the identified due date
and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Completes Project Work - using and maintaining a bid calendar and updating Salesforce
Develop knowledge of the organization's products
and customers by working closely with more experienced brand/product managers
Recommend products and services that fit well with clients' business needs
Assist Project Managers with execution of project in accordance with organization's project management methodology according to established project plan
and gather the resources to complete the project
and develop effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers
Participate in corporate-wide initiatives involving pricing functions
philosophies or processes
Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work directly with partners and clients; Work directly with branches; Work directly with vendor representatives; Works well with a team; Coordinate with vendors; Confer with owners, contractors, and subcontractors; working closely with more experienced brand/product managers; Assist Project Managers; Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
Process & Methodology
Assist Project Managers with execution of project in accordance with organization's project management methodology according to established project plan, Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project, using and maintaining a bid calendar
Full Job Description
**Job Posting:** Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Ferguson is currently seeking an **Estimator / Quotations Specialist** to join our Waterworks team! As an Estimator / Quotations Specialist, you will help with the development of quotations on Waterworks projects while establishing close relationships with the branches, vendor representatives, and ensuring outstanding customer service. If you have experience with industrial and mechanical quotations / estimating, knowledge of waterworks products, works well with a team and strong time management, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an industry-leading organization! ## **Responsibilities:** * Gather required data for quote preparation, data entry of new quotes, and contact vendors for job quotes * Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations * Keep current of new products, trends, market cost, and pricing * Follow up on customer quotes and contacts vendors for material pricing * Coordinate with vendors to ensure that pricing data is received
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