Ferguson hiring Waterworks Estimator / Quotations Specialist in Springdale, Arkansas, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Job Posting: Ferguson is North America’s leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry’s most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Waterworks Quotations Specialist! This role is responsible for the development of quotations on waterworks projects while establishing close relationships with the branches, vendor representatives, and ensuring outstanding customer service. If you have a background in construction estimating, are goal-oriented, have strong communication and follow-up skills, and enjoy building relationships and a team atmosphere, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an industry-leading organization!

The ideal candidate can be based out of any of our 5 markets that include Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Northwest Arkansas and Little Rock. An in office presence in accordance with Ferguson's Flex schedule; 3 days office / 2 days remote is preferred. Candidates outside of the metro will be considered.

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 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 Smartsheet and/or BidTracer to update Summary and Tracker and manage orders
• 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

• 2+ years of construction related project management, project coordinator, quotations, or estimating experience, preferred
• Waterworks quotations or product knowledge is highly preferred
• Prior use of PlanSwift, BidTracer, 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
• Computer savvy including typing, navigating multiple software programs simultaneously and using MS Office tools
• 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

Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Pay Range:$2,565.00 - $5,573.70

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 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