Estimator / Quotations Specialist - Waterworks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Mental health coverage

Job summary

Ferguson in Silverdale is looking for an Estimator / Quotations Specialist to assist in developing quotations for waterworks projects. You will work closely with branches, vendors, and clients ensuring exemplary customer service.

The ideal candidate will have construction-related estimating experience and proficiency in Microsoft Applications. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Required construction-related quotations or estimating experience.
• Experience with waterworks products is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency with all Microsoft Applications required.

Responsibilities

• Gather required data for quote preparation and data entry.
• Work with partners to determine project scope and specifications.
• Analyze specifications including blueprints and material bills.

Skills

Construction-related quotations or estimating experience

Experience with waterworks products

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Applications

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Planswift or similar estimating software

Job description

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.

Estimator / Quotations Specialist – Washington

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.

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
• Send 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 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
• Participate in associate meetings and communicate 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 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

Benefits

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well‑being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range

$3,382.20 - $7,461.30

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

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.