Senior Quotations Specialist - Switchgear Projects

CSS; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking a Senior Specialist - Quotations (Switchgear Projects) to develop and manage proposals, bids, and quotations across large electrical projects. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and product teams to ensure complete, accurate, and timely responses, including complex inquiries.

Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, managing full quotation processes, negotiating with suppliers and customers, and coordinating documentation for final submissions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quotes, estimating, bidding, or sales support in electrical construction.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution products, switchgear, lighting, and datacom.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze project specs, drawings, and blueprints.
• Experience developing and managing complete bid packages from review to submission.
• Understanding pricing strategies, cost analysis, and quote development.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for bids and compile material requirements for electrical projects.
• Manage full quotation process for large construction bids, including switchgear quotations.
• Collaborate with consultants, engineers, and customer reps for bidding requirements.
• Review supplier specs, BOMs, negotiate pricing, and propose alternatives.
• Lead supplier and customer negotiations to support competitive quotations.
• Prepare material take-offs and cost estimates for products like datacom, switchgear, lighting.
• Coordinate documentation collection for final quotation submissions.
• Work with customers to resolve questions or changes during bidding.
• Follow up on open quotations to improve conversion opportunities.
• Partner with Account Representatives and Inside Sales to ensure accuracy of quotes and orders.
• Identify new sales opportunities within existing accounts and share with sales team.

Skills

Quotations experience

Bid management

Electrical distribution knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Reading blueprints

Cross-functional collaboration

Pricing & cost analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quotation management systems

Job description

CSS is seeking a Senior Specialist - Quotations (Switchgear Projects) to develop and manage proposals, bids, and quotations across large electrical projects. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and product teams to ensure complete, accurate, and timely responses, including complex inquiries.

Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, managing full quotation processes, negotiating with suppliers and customers, and coordinating documentation for final submissions.