Estimator / Quotations Specialist - Waterworks

Ferguson Enterprises•Bakersfield, CA

About The Position

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 Kern County and surrounding areas 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!

Requirements

Construction-related quotations or estimating experience, required
Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications, required
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with waterworks products, highly preferred
Prior use of Planswift or similar estimating software, a plus
Familiarity with customer quotations software highly preferred
Experience reading blueprints, building plans, or drawings, preferred

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
Sends 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
Completes 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
Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management

Benefits

health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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