Estimator / Quotations Specialist - Waterworks

Ferguson; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 37,745 - 83,268; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking an Estimator / Quotations Specialist in Olympia, WA, responsible for developing quotations for waterworks projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction-related estimating and waterworks products.

The role involves working directly with vendors, clients, and teams to ensure exceptional customer service and project success. Compensation includes a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with waterworks products is highly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints or drawings is preferred.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather data for quote preparation and contact vendors for job quotes.
• Work with partners to determine project scope and specifications.
• Keep current on new products and market costs.
• Follow up on customer quotes and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Construction-related quotations or estimating experience

Familiarity with customer quotations software

Strong proficiency with computer and software programs

Excellent communication skills

Ability to adapt and multitask

Tools

Planswift or similar estimating software

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Overview

Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies since 1953. We build better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. Ferguson provides best-in-class products, service and capabilities across industries including Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson is a Fortune 500 company with approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, committed to building something meaningful.

Ferguson is currently seeking an Estimator / Quotations Specialist to join our Washington team. As an Estimator Quotations Specialist, you will help with the development of quotations on Waterworks projects, establish close relationships with branches and vendor representatives, and ensure outstanding customer service. If you have experience with industrial and mechanical quotations/estimating, knowledge of waterworks products, work well with a team, and strong time management, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an industry-leading organization.

Responsibilities

• Gather required data for quote preparation, enter 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 on new products, trends, market cost, and pricing
• Follow up on customer quotes and contact vendors for material pricing
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure pricing data is received in a timely manner
• Participate in the resolution of 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
• Complete project work using and maintaining a bid calendar and updating Salesforce
• Develop knowledge of the organization’s products, services, and customers by working with more experienced brand/product managers
• Recommend products and services that fit well with clients’ business needs
• Assist Project Managers with execution of projects in accordance with the organization’s project management methodology and established project plan
• Identify, develop, and gather 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 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 multitasking skills needed, including the ability to juggle 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

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $3,382.20 - $7,461.30. This role may be eligible for bonuses or incentive plans. The company complies with all wage regulations; starting wages may vary by location based on local or state wage requirements.

Ferguson is an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor. We prohibit discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer (M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). Our benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and additional inclusive enhancements supporting mental health, family-building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, and community involvement opportunities.