Quotations Manager - Waterworks

Job Posting:
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.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Waterworks Quotations Manager. This is a hybrid role that can be based out of any of our 3 markets that include (Bismarck, ND, Fargo, ND, or Sioux Falls, SD). An in-office presence in accordance with Ferguson's Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote will be necessary.

Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee local quotation efforts and staff across our 4 markets that include Bismarck and Fargo, ND and Sioux Falls and Rapid City, SD.Builds project material estimates and performs material takeoffs as needed for multiple markets within the region.

Daily communication with sales team to generate feedback and follow up of quotations process and product

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

Follow up on customer quotes and contacts vendors for material pricing

Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts to build material cost estimates

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

Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of associates to ensure the team's resources are used effectively and work schedules and targets are met Provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members

Develops and maintains relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure coordination and exceptional service levels

Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards and adheres to all safety policies, rules, regulations and procedures

Represent the organization to customers, associates and leadership as needed

Qualifications:

5+ years of construction related project management, project coordinator, quotations, or estimating experience, highly preferred

Waterworks quotations or product knowledge is required

Prior use of Plan Swift, Bid Tracer, 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 Knowledge of wastewater treatment plants, booster pumps, pump stations, a plus 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

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