Estimator / Quotations Specialist - Waterworks

Ferguson Enterprises • Humble, TX

108d • $3,075 - $6,783

About The Position

Ferguson is currently seeking an Estimator / Quotations Specialist to join our Houston, TX area team! As a 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!

Requirements

• Construction-related quotations or estimating experience, required
• Experience with waterworks products, highly preferred
• Prior use of Planswift or similar estimating software, a plus
• Familiarity with customer quotations software highly preferred
• Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications, required
• Experience reading blueprints, building plans, or drawings, preferred
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to juggle multiple, urgent requests
• Self-starter, creative problem solver, and self-sufficient
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language

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 in a timely manner
• Participate in the resolution of any and all pricing related issues
• Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts
• Assess cost-effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
• Send completed quotes to the FEI sales representative and/or customer, builder, or designer one day in advance of the identified due date
• Confer with owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Complete Project Work - using and maintaining a bid calendar and updating Salesforce
• Develop knowledge of the organization's products, services, 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
• Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project
• Establish, maintain, and develop effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers
• Participate in corporate-wide initiatives involving pricing functions, philosophies or processes
• Participate in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Mental health coverage
• Gender affirming and family building benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Associate discounts
• Community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods