Estimator​/Quotations Specialist - Waterworks

Estimator / Quotations Specialist – Waterworks Team

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, seeks an Estimator / Quotations Specialist to join our Waterworks team. The role involves developing quotations on Waterworks projects, collaborating with branches, vendor representatives, and ensuring outstanding customer service.

• 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 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 the organization’s project management methodology according to the 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.

• Construction‑related quotations or estimating experience (required).
• Experience with waterworks products (highly 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 juggling 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.

$2,921.40 – $8,621.80 (Monthly for Salaried roles, hourly for all other roles). This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Our competitive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match. Additional benefits include mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations and the starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and government contractor that abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.