Estimator​/Quotations Specialist - Waterworks

Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries since 1953. Together we build better infrastructure, homes and businesses, and we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, provides best‑in‑class products, service and capabilities across commercial, mechanical, facilities supply, fire and fabrication, HVAC, industrial, residential trade, waterworks and digital commerce.

With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson operates as a community of proud associates who build meaningful solutions.

Ferguson is currently seeking an Estimator / Quotations Specialist to join our Waterworks team. As a Quotation Specialist you will develop quotations on Waterworks projects, establish close relationships with branches and vendor representatives, and ensure outstanding customer service.

• Gather required data for quote preparation and data entry of new quotes.
• Contact vendors for job quotes.
• Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications and requirements, and perform calculations.
• Keep current of new products, trends, market costs and pricing.
• Follow up on customer quotes and coordinate with vendors to ensure 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 due date.
• Confer with owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Complete project work by 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 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.

• 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 Microsoft applications, including all core 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.

At Ferguson, we value the well‑being of our associates. Our competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time‑off, life insurance and a 401(k) with company match, along with additional inclusive enhancements such as mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family‑building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, and community involvement opportunities.

$2,921.40 – $8,621.80 (Monthly for salaried roles, hourly for other roles). This role is eligible for a bonus or incentive plan.

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

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are a government contractor and comply with 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) (protecting qualified veterans) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A) (protecting individuals on the basis of disability). We are an equal‑employment employer for women, men, individuals with disabilities, veterans, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.