Strategic Project Quotation Specialist

City Electric Supply; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) company match

Telehealth

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Basic and AD&D Life Insurance

Critical Illness insurance

Hospital Confinement insurance

Accident Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Auto and Home Insurance discount

Paid Time Off

7 paid Holidays

Pregnancy/Parental/Adoption Leave

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

City Electric Supply in Apex, NC is seeking a Project Quotations Specialist to prepare, manage, and coordinate detailed quotations for industrial projects based on customer requirements, technical specs, and product capabilities.

You will work with engineering, sales, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure accurate, timely quotes, maintain pricing templates, and support vendor negotiations. This role requires 2–5 years of estimating experience and proficiency with Excel and ERP/CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in estimating, quoting, or project coordination, preferably in a technical or B2B environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP/CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite), and document management tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer RFQs, specifications, drawings, and related documentation.
• Develop accurate cost estimates, pricing, and technical proposals using internal tools, ERP systems, and vendor inputs.
• Generate detailed quotes using internal pricing tools, vendor quotes, and BOMs, ensuring compliance with NEC, UL, and client requirements.
• Prepare and format bid packages, including pricing sheets, technical documentation, exclusions, and lead time information.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure quotations align with capability, scope, and timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors and distributors for pricing, lead times, and product availability (e.g., Siemens, Eaton, ABB, Schneider).
• Maintain a library of standard pricing templates, quote formats, and historical data for reference and continuous improvement.
• Ensure quotes comply with internal pricing strategies, margin requirements, and commercial terms.
• Track and follow up on outstanding quotes; support sales team in negotiations or clarifications.
• Support the sales team with bid follow-ups, value engineering options, and customer clarifications.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide updates or revisions as needed.
• Maintain records of all quotations and communications for audit and project tracking.
• Participate in internal project reviews and handoff meetings to ensure smooth transition from proposal to execution.
• Identify trends in pricing, win rates, and material costs to support continuous improvement in the quoting process.
• Identify opportunities to streamline quoting processes or improve win rates through analytics and feedback.

Skills

Reading plans

Customer-focused communication

ERP/CRM proficiency

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

City Electric Supply in Apex, NC is seeking a Project Quotations Specialist to prepare, manage, and coordinate detailed quotations for industrial projects based on customer requirements, technical specs, and product capabilities.

You will work with engineering, sales, procurement, and manufacturing to ensure accurate, timely quotes, maintain pricing templates, and support vendor negotiations. This role requires 2–5 years of estimating experience and proficiency with Excel and ERP/CRM tools.