Sales Project Manager - Waterworks Septic

FERGUSON • Portland, OR

21h • $23 - $49 • Remote

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.
The Sales Project Manager – Septic is responsible for supporting contractors, installers, engineers, and homeowners by providing product recommendations, quotations, order management, and technical sales support for septic and onsite wastewater systems. This role serves as a key point of contact between customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure accurate system solutions, timely project execution, and exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will develop strong relationships with customers, identify sales opportunities, and leverage technical knowledge of septic products and regulations to drive revenue growth while delivering a superior customer experience.
Do you have prior experience leading construction projects, working with water, wastewater, waterworks, or commercial plumbing products, or have worked as a project engineer or construction project coordinator? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to transition your expertise into a flexible, office-based role that offers more work-life balance!

Requirements

• Advanced computer skills, including a strong command of various software applications including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with construction industry products, including general construction, wastewater, or waterworks equipment, preferred
• 2+ years experience prior Construction Project Management or Project Coordinator experience, preferred
• Waterworks experience preferred
• Applicants with industrial or commercial plumbing experience considered
• Familiarly with digital takeoff and estimating software such as PlanSwift or Bid Tracer highly preferred
• Salesforce experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget
• Recommend products and services that fit well with clients' business needs
• Run execution of project in accordance with organization's project management methodology according to established project plan
• Establish and maintain effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers
• Regularly answer branch phone calls providing a high level of service to customers
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the customer receives products on-time and satisfactory standards of service
• Supervise progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations
• Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met
• Provide assistance to program/project managers to ensure projects are carried out according to plan

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed