Quotations Manager - Waterworks

FERGUSON•Bismarck, ND

12d•$4,917 - $11,275•Hybrid

About The Position

Ferguson is hiring a Waterworks Quotations Manager to oversee local quotation efforts and staff across four markets: Bismarck and Fargo, North Dakota, and Sioux Falls and Rapid City, South Dakota. The hybrid role may be based in Bismarck, Fargo, or Sioux Falls and follows a three-days-in-office, two-days-remote schedule. The manager develops project material estimates and material takeoffs, coordinates quotation activity with sales teams and customers, and works with vendors to obtain pricing. The role also involves reviewing project specifications and design materials, monitoring costs against bids, leading and developing a team, maintaining vendor relationships, and following established safety policies and procedures. The position requires waterworks quotation or product knowledge. Ferguson highly prefers five or more years of related construction project management, project coordination, quotations, or estimating experience, as well as experience with estimating or customer quotation software. Construction experience with water and sewer or storm drain materials is a plus; knowledge of wastewater treatment plants, booster pumps, or pump stations is also beneficial.

Requirements

Waterworks quotations or product knowledge is required.
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and manage multiple requests in a timely manner.
Self-starter with creative problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn and grow.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with people at multiple organizational levels.
Ability to function effectively in an autonomous setting.
Proven attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of construction-related project management, project coordinator, quotations, or estimating experience is highly preferred.
Prior use of PlanSwift, BidTracer, Salesforce, or similar estimating software is highly preferred.
Familiarity with customer quotation software such as PlanSwift, Bluebeam, and On Center is highly preferred.
Construction experience with water and sewer and storm drain materials is a major plus.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plants, booster pumps, or pump stations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee local quotation efforts and staff across four markets: Bismarck, Fargo, Sioux Falls, and Rapid City.
Build project material estimates and perform material takeoffs for multiple markets within the region.
Communicate daily with the sales team to generate feedback and follow up on the quotation process and products.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors regarding changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Follow up on customer quotes and contact vendors for material pricing.
Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts, to build material cost estimates.
Assess the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services and track actual costs relative to bids as projects develop.
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop associates to use team resources effectively and meet work schedules and targets.
Provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members.
Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers to support coordination and exceptional service levels.
Perform work in accordance with established safety standards and adhere to safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Represent the organization to customers, associates, and leadership as needed.