Estimator / Quotations Specialist - Waterworks

Estimator / Quotations Specialist Join the Waterworks team as an Estimator / Quotations Specialist and play a critical role in developing project quotations, building vendor relationships, and ensuring outstanding customer service. 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 contact 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 Send completed quotes to the FEI 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 Complete project work – using and maintaining a bid calendar and updating Salesforce Develop knowledge of the organization's product and service portfolio by working closely with experienced brand/product managers Recommend products and services that fit the clients’ business needs Assist Project Managers with the execution of projects in accordance with the organization’s project management methodology and 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 Participate in associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management Qualifications Construction‑related quotations or estimating experience, required Experience with waterworks products, highly preferred Construction experience with water & sewer and storm drain materials, highly preferred Knowledge of wastewater treatment plants, booster pumps, pump stations, preferred Prior use of Planswift or similar estimating software, a plus Familiarity with customer quotations software, highly preferred Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications, required Experience reading blueprints, building plans, or drawings, preferred Excellent communication, time‑management, and organizational skills Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitask, including the ability to juggle multiple, urgent requests Self‑starter, creative problem solver, and self‑sufficient Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user‑friendly language Pay Range $2,565.00 - $5,573.70 Benefits (Summary) We offer health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, mental health coverage, gender‑affirming benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more. This role is bonus or incentive‑plan eligible. Equal Employment Opportunity Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information. #J-18808-Ljbffr