Sales Project Manager

Ferguson; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a Sales Project Manager for our Waterworks Division in a flexible, office-based role with some on-site visits. The position focuses on administering water and wastewater projects, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining key client relationships.

The ideal candidate has PM or coordination experience in construction and waterworks, plus familiarity with estimating software and Salesforce. Regular business hours support a balanced work life.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction projects, especially water/wastewater or waterworks.
• 2+ years in Construction Project Management or as a Project Coordinator.
• 2+ years in Waterworks or related fields preferred.
• Experience with industrial or commercial plumbing products is a plus.
• Familiarity with digital takeoff and estimating software such as PlanSwift or Bid Tracer.
• Strong office software skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Salesforce experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a project from start to finish, on time and within budget.
• Recommend products and services that fit clients' business needs.
• Execute project according to the organization’s PM methodology and plan.
• Establish and maintain sales relationships with major accounts/customers.
• Answer branch phone calls with high-level service quality.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and satisfaction.
• Supervise progress against the project plan and resolve delays.
• Work with partners and clients to determine scope, specs, and requirements.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare regular status reports.
• Allocate resources and assign tasks to meet targets.
• Provide assistance to program/project managers to ensure alignment with the plan.

Skills

Construction PM

Waterworks experience

Project coordination

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

PlanSwift

Bid Tracer

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

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.

Ferguson is currently seeking a Sales Project Manager for our Waterworks Division! In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative project support for water and wastewater treatment plants in the region, with occasional on-site client visits. Daily activities include assisting with project scope, specs, and requirements, monitoring project progress, recommending products and ensuring on-time delivery, vendor coordination, and ensuring goals are met.

Do you have prior experience leading construction projects, working with water, wastewater, waterworks, or commercial plumbing products, or have worked as a project engineer or construction project coordinator? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to transition your expertise into a flexible, office-based role that offers more work-life balance!

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of a project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget
• Recommend products and services that fit well with clients' business needs
• Run execution of project in accordance with organization's project management methodology according to established project plan
• Establish and maintain effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers
• Regularly answer branch phone calls providing a high level of service to customers
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the customer receives products on-time and satisfactory standards of service
• Supervise progress and performance against the project plan; take action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Work directly with partners and clients to determine project scope, specifications, requirements, and perform calculations
• Conduct project meetings and prepare regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
• Allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure these targets are met
• Provide assistance to program/project managers to ensure projects are carried out according to plan

Qualifications:

• Prior experience with construction industry products, including general construction, wastewater, or waterworks equipment, preferred
• 2+ years experience prior Construction Project Management or Project Coordinator experience, preferred
• 2+ years of Waterworks experience preferred
• Applicants with industrial or commercial plumbing experience considered
• Familiarly with digital takeoff and estimating software such as PlanSwift or Bid Tracer highly preferred
• Advanced computer skills, including a strong command of various software applications including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
• Salesforce experience preferred

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!