Project Manager/Commercial Quotations - Plumbing

EMCO Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale distributor in Calgary seeks a Project Manager for Commercial Quotations. The role involves interacting with engineers and contractors to create quotations and managing project orders. Candidates should have a college degree and at least one year's experience in the construction field. Strong customer service skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. The company offers competitive salaries, benefits, and growth potential.

Benefits

Great mentors and on-the-job training

Growth potential with competitive salary

Pension plan with employer contributions

Work-life balance and flex time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Ability to develop comprehensive product knowledge.
• Energetic, self-motivated, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Interact with engineers and contractors to create quotations.
• Negotiate with vendors for best pricing and terms.
• Manage project orders and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Planning and organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Work ethic

Education

College and/or University degree

Tools

Trend

Eclipse

Job description

Overview

With over 115 years of experience, EMCO Corporation is a leading national wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products to the construction industry. We provide quality and cutting-edge products that help support residential, commercial and infrastructure initiatives across Canada.

At EMCO Corporation, we are committed to providing sustainable solutions to our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Our talented and passionate team members are the key to our success. We empower our team members to act like owners and make a difference within our business through striving for innovation and providing excellence in customer service. We offer a fun, fast-paced and dynamic workplace. We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. As our teammate, you will have the opportunity to continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative and try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customers we serve.

Salary Range - $50,000 - $60,000 based on experience

Position

Project Manager and Commercial Quotations

Responsibilities

• Interact with engineers, contractors, business owners and interpret project requirements to create quotations and submittal packages using our take off software.
• Negotiate with vendors to obtain the best pricing, delivery, and terms of purchase to ensure optimal order fill rates and high levels of customer satisfaction for project material.
• Manage project orders as required.
• Interpret complex information including engineering packages to determine customer requirements and offer solutions that create high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Create accurate and professional quotations/packages from customer specifications/drawings using applicable software.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with both vendors and customers; expedite orders when required.
• Create pricing contracts based on accepted quotation to ensure accurate pricing; create ship-to accounts.
• Follow up with customers to ensure orders are filled properly and promptly.
• Investigate customer and vendor problems; resolve any pricing shortfalls and material returns in a timely manner.
• Assist customers at the counter, via phone, and on job sites if required.
• Support the Profit Centre team as an expert in project specifics and product information.
• Communicate to the Profit Centre Manager and Credit Department any changes in a customer’s business that might cause a credit risk.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager.

Qualifications

• College and/or University degree
• A minimum of 1 year of related experience – preferably in the construction industry
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrity
• Ability to develop comprehensive product and product application knowledge
• Excellent customer service and sales experience
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to work under tight timelines and multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and teammates
• Energetic, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Ability to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process orders
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit Centre
• Knowledge of the construction industry
• Experience using Trend and Eclipse
• Previous sales experience within a wholesale distribution environment
• Engineering skills are an asset

Why Join Our Team?

EMCO Corporation is one of Canada’s largest integrated wholesale distributors of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products for the construction industry. We have endless opportunities for you to grow and develop in your career and a culture that prides itself in supporting you every step of the way!

Benefits

• Great mentors and on-the-job training
• Growth potential with competitive salary, benefits, and profit sharing
• A career with a solid, stable company with strong core values
• Participation in our pension plan with employer contributions
• Work-life balance and flex time

Salary Range - $50,000 - $60,000 based on experience plus annual profit sharing

EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

EMCO uses third-party artificial intelligence to assess resumes to facilitate the review of candidates. For further information, please contact 226-268-7589.