Estimator​/Quotations Specialist - Waterworks

Position: Estimator / Quotations Specialist - Waterworks
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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 an  Estimator / Quotations Specialist  to join our  Central Florida  team! As an Estimator / Quotations Specialist, you will help with the development of quotations on Waterworks projects while establishing close relationships with the branches, vendor representatives, and ensuring outstanding customer service. If you have experience with industrial and mechanical quotations / estimating, knowledge of waterworks products, works well with a team and strong time management, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an industry-leading organization!
While this role is office-based in Sanford FL, remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates who live outside the local commuting area.
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 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

Completes 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 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:

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…