Project Quotations Specialist (45342)

City Electric Supply•Apex, NC

35d

About The Position

Looking to start an exciting new career? City Electric Supply (CES) offers excellent career opportunities for people who are friendly and passionate about providing incredible customer service. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, and internal growth opportunities. About City Electric Supply CES is a family-owned electrical wholesaler with the benefits of a worldwide service network and the personal service of a neighborhood store. Our "customer service first" core value has allowed us to grow continually for over 65 years while keeping our founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions. CES now employs more than 7,400 people at over 1,000 branches worldwide, of which there are over 650 branches across North America. Our vision is to add 30-35 branches a year, while staying true to our Company values. Do you want to be part of the newly formed and rapidly growing Strategic Accounts Group with the opportunity to utilize your knowledge and creativity while helping build out a new division for an established family-owned business? City Electric Supply’s Strategic Accounts Group is focused on expanding the branch networks capabilities with a centralized customer focused group allowing us to leverage the scale of our branch network to provide solutions to our customers. If you’re someone who enjoys a challenge with the opportunity to build something while having the flexibility to make decisions, this is the team for you. Summary The Project Quotations Specialist is responsible for preparing, managing, and coordinating detailed project quotations based on customer requirements, technical specifications, and product capabilities. This role plays a key part in supporting the sales and project management teams by ensuring accurate, timely, and competitive quotes for customer proposals, bids, and tender submissions.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in estimating, quoting, or project coordination, preferably in a technical or B2B environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP/CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite), and document management tools.
Ability to read electrical plans, specifications, and technical drawings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, especially in cross-functional collaboration.
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze complex project requirements and provide accurate, competitive quotations.
Proficiency in using ERP and quoting tools to create, track, and maintain project documentation.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across sales, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify solutions, streamline processes, and improve efficiency.
Customer-focused approach with the ability to maintain positive relationships and support internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing priorities and project requirements.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret customer RFQs (Requests for Quotation), specifications, drawings, and related documentation.
Develop accurate cost estimates, pricing, and technical proposals using internal tools, ERP systems, and vendor inputs.
Generate detailed quotes using internal pricing tools, vendor quotes, and BOMs, ensuring compliance with NEC, UL, and client requirements.
Prepare and format bid packages, including pricing sheets, technical documentation, exclusions, and lead time information.
Collaborate with engineering, sales, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure quotations align with capability, scope, and timelines.
Coordinate with vendors and distributors for pricing, lead times, and product availability (e.g., Siemens, Eaton, ABB, Schneider).
Maintain a library of standard pricing templates, quote formats, and historical data for reference and continuous improvement.
Ensure quotes comply with internal pricing strategies, margin requirements, and commercial terms.
Track and follow up on outstanding quotes; support sales team in negotiations or clarifications.
Support the sales team with bid follow-ups, value engineering options, and customer clarifications.
Respond to customer inquiries and provide updates or revisions as needed.
Maintain records of all quotations and communications for audit and project tracking.
Participate in internal project reviews and handoff meetings to ensure smooth transition from proposal to execution.
Identify trends in pricing, win rates, and material costs to support continuous improvement in the quoting process.
Identify opportunities to streamline quoting processes or improve win rates through analytics and feedback.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
401(k) company match program.
Telehealth.
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Mental, physical, financial wellness.
Auto and Home Insurance discount.
Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
Employee Discount Program.
Training Programs.
Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.