Sales & Estimating Specialist I

ICONIX Waterworks•Abbotsford, BC

1d•CA$65,000 - CA$70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Collaborates closely with the outside sales team to support project goals by developing, coordinating and implementing effective sales strategies for project bids and tenders, gathering pre- and post-tender feedback, and managing project follow-ups. Maintains and monitors project plans and delivery schedules, and tracks progress against deadlines, ensuring alignment with project objectives and customer expectations. Prepares and maintains essential project documentation and contributes to project tasks as needed to support timely and successful execution. Coordinates and attends project meetings, providing administrative and logistical support, recording key actions, and ensuring follow-ups are completed. Manages project take-offs, bid preparation, and quotations, ensuring accuracy and consistency in pricing and technical details. Facilitates quotation review with Account Managers prior to quote release. Maintains the quotation tracker, ensuring all data is current and accessible for internal stakeholders. Identifies and assesses project risks and issues, proposing and implementing solutions to maintain project momentum and mitigate disruptions.

Requirements

Knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Competency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook.
Ability to read engineered drawings and utilize estimating tools such as Planswift.
Strong organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Effective and direct communication, prioritization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations or related field or post-secondary education with a project management diploma/certificate
Minimum 3 years of experience in sales, project management, preferably in the waterworks/construction industry

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and implement effective sales strategies for project bids and tenders.
Gather pre- and post-tender feedback and manage project follow-ups.
Maintain and monitor project plans and delivery schedules, tracking progress against deadlines.
Prepare and maintain essential project documentation.
Coordinate and attend project meetings, providing administrative and logistical support.
Manage project take-offs, bid preparation, and quotations.
Facilitate quotation review with Account Managers.
Maintain the quotation tracker.
Identify and assess project risks and issues, proposing and implementing solutions.