Job Posting :

Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets.

Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products.

From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Waterworks Quotations Specialist! This role is responsible for the development of quotations on waterworks projects while establishing close relationships with the branches, vendor representatives, and ensuring outstanding customer service.

If you have a background in construction estimating, are goal-oriented, have strong communication and follow-up skills, and enjoy building relationships and a team atmosphere, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an industry-leading organization!

The ideal candidate can be based out of any of our 5 markets that include Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Northwest Arkansas and Little Rock.

An in office presence in accordance with Ferguson's Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote is preferred. Candidates outside of the metro will be considered.

Responsibilities

Gather required data for quote preparation, data entry of new quotes, and contact vendors for job quotes

Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations

Keep current of new products, trends, market cost, and pricing

Follow up on customer quotes and contacts vendors for material pricing

Coordinate with vendors to ensure that pricing data is received in a timely manner

Participate in the resolution of any and all pricing related issues

Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts

Assess cost-effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops

Sends completed quotes to sales representative and / or customer, builder, or designer one day in advance of the identified due date

Confer with owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Completes Project Work - Using and Maintaining Smartsheet and / or BidTracer to update Summary and Tracker and manage orders

Develop knowledge of the organization's products, services, and customers by working closely with more experienced brand / product managers

Recommend products and services that fit well with clients' business needs

Assist Project Managers with execution of project in accordance with organization's project management methodology according to established project plan

Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project

Establish, maintain, and develop effective sales relationships with major accounts / customers

Participate in corporate-wide initiatives involving pricing functions, philosophies or processes

Participates in associate meetings and communicates any concerns to management

Qualifications

2 years of construction related project management, project coordinator, quotations, or estimating experience, preferred

Waterworks quotations or product knowledge is highly preferred

Prior use of PlanSwift, BidTracer, Salesforce, or similar estimating software, highly preferred

Familiarity with customer quotations software, such as Planswift, Blubeam, and On Center are highly preferred

Construction experience with water & sewer and storm drain materials, a huge plus

Computer savvy including typing, navigating multiple software programs simultaneously and using MS Office tools

Ability to be flexible, adaptable and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to juggle multiple requests in a timely manner

Self-starter, creative problem solver, and eagerness to learn and grow

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with people at multiple levels of the organization

Ability to function effectively in an autonomous setting

Proven attention to detail coupled with organizational skills

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings.

Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Pay Range :

$2,565.00 - $5,573.70

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Last updated : 2024-05-25