Estimator / Quotations Specialist - Waterworks

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Estimator / Quotations Specialist to join our Rio Grande Waterworks Team. You will help develop quotations, determine project scope with clients, and coordinate pricing with vendors to ensure accurate bids.

The role requires experience in construction quotations, familiarity with waterworks products, and strong software skills. This position emphasizes teamwork, time management, and delivering outstanding customer service across projects.

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.

Responsibilities

• Gather required data for quote preparation, data entry of new quotes, and contact vendors for job quotes.
• Work 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 contact vendors for material pricing.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure pricing data is received promptly.
• Participate in 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.
• Send completed quotes to FEI sales representative and/or customer, builder, or designer one day before due date.
• Confer with owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Complete project work using bid calendar and Salesforce updates.
• Develop knowledge of organization’s products, services, and customers by collaborating with brand/product managers.
• Recommend products and services that fit client needs.
• Assist Project Managers with execution of projects per project plan.
• Identify, develop, and gather resources to complete projects.
• Establish and develop sales relationships with major accounts/customers.
• Participate in corporate pricing initiatives and processes.
• Attend associate meetings and report concerns to management.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Tools

Planswift

Customer quotations software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting: 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. Ferguson is currently seeking an Estimator / Quotations Specialist to join our Rio Grande Waterworks Team! 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. If you have experience with industrial and mechanical quotations / estimating, knowledge of waterworks products, works 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, 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 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
• Completes 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
• Participates in associate meetings and communicates 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

Pay Range:

• - Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• - $3,600.00 - $7,791.30 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.
• - 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.
• - 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 Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. As a leading value-added distributor of residential and commercial plumbing supplies and pipe, valves and fittings in the U.S., we exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful and sustainable. The professionals we serve help transform the world we live in, and they are their trusted partners with the scale to provide peace of mind.

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!