Sales Project Manager - Waterworks

Ferguson Enterprises•Portland, OR

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a Sales Project Manager for its Waterworks Division. The role provides administrative project support for regional water and wastewater treatment plant projects, with occasional on-site client visits. The position involves supporting project scope, specifications, and requirements; monitoring progress; recommending products; coordinating vendors; and helping ensure on-time delivery and project goals. It is described as a flexible, office-based role.

Requirements

At least 2 years of construction project management or project coordinator experience is preferred.
At least 2 years of Waterworks experience is preferred.
Advanced computer skills and proficiency with software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with construction industry products, including general construction, wastewater, or waterworks equipment.
Industrial or commercial plumbing experience is considered.
Familiarity with digital takeoff and estimating software such as PlanSwift or Bid Tracer is highly preferred.
Salesforce experience is preferred.
Construction project management or project coordinator experience.
Waterworks experience.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from start to finish to help ensure completion on time and within budget.
Recommend products and services suited to clients’ business needs.
Execute projects according to the organization’s project management methodology and established project plans.
Establish and maintain effective sales relationships with major accounts and customers.
Answer branch phone calls and provide a high level of customer service.
Coordinate vendors’ project involvement to help ensure timely product delivery and satisfactory service.
Monitor progress and performance against project plans, resolve operational problems, and minimize delays.
Work with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, and requirements, and perform calculations.
Conduct project meetings and prepare regular status reports for stakeholders inside and outside the project team.
Allocate resources and assign tasks to help meet project targets.
Assist program and project managers in carrying out projects according to plan.