Estimator – Quotations Specialist, Waterworks

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collect necessary data for preparing quotes, enter details of new quotes, and reach out to vendors for job estimates.

• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to establish project scope, specifications, and requirements, while performing necessary calculations.

• Stay updated on new products, industry trends, market costs, and pricing.

• Follow up on customer quotes and inquire with vendors regarding material pricing.

• Work with vendors to ensure timely receipt of pricing data.

• Engage in resolving issues related to pricing.

• Analyze specifications such as sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts.

• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services and monitor actual costs in relation to bids as projects progress.

• Dispatch completed quotes to sales representatives and/or customers, builders, or designers one day prior to the established due date.

• Consult with owners, contractors, and subcontractors regarding changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

• Execute project work while utilizing and maintaining a bid calendar and updating Salesforce.

• Gain knowledge about the organization’s products, services, and customers by collaborating with experienced brand/product managers.

• Suggest products and services that align with clients' business requirements.

• Assist Project Managers with project execution in accordance with the defined project plan and project management methodology.

• Identify, develop, and gather resources necessary to complete projects.

• Build, maintain, and enhance effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers.

• Engage in corporate-wide initiatives related to pricing functions, philosophies, or processes.

• Participate in associate meetings and convey concerns to management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in construction-related quotations or estimating is required.

• Familiarity with waterworks products is highly preferred.

• Previous experience with Planswift or similar estimating software is a plus.

• Knowledge of customer quotations software is highly preferred.

• Strong proficiency in computer and software applications, including all Microsoft Office programs, is required.

• Experience in reading blueprints, building plans, or drawings is preferred.

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational abilities.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and multitasking skills are essential, including the capability to manage multiple urgent requests.

• Self-motivated, creative problem solver, and independent.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to convey ideas in both technical and user-friendly terms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Mental health coverage

• Gender affirming benefits

• Family building benefits

• Paid parental leave

• Associate discounts

• Opportunities for community involvement

• Eligibility for bonus or incentive plans