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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in construction-related quotations and estimating, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Applications and experience in reading blueprints. Capable of managing project scopes, vendor communications, and customer relationships effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Construction-Related Quotations ExperienceBlueprint ReadingPlanswift Estimating SoftwareMicrosoft Applications ProficiencyCustomer Quotations Software Familiarity
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Hard Skills
Data EntryCost AnalysisProject Management MethodologyCalculationsVendor CoordinationPricing Data AnalysisEstimatingProject ExecutionResource DevelopmentSales Relationship Management
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityCreative Problem Solving
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceEstimating SoftwareCustomer Quotations Software
Industry Keywords
Waterworks ProductsConstruction EstimatingMarket Cost AnalysisProject Scope DeterminationPricing Functions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Gather required data for quote preparation, perform 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 contact vendors for material pricing
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure pricing data is received in a timely manner
- Participate in resolving pricing-related issues
- Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts
- Assess cost-effectiveness of products, projects, or services and track actual costs relative to bids as projects develop
- Send completed quotes to sales representatives and/or customers, builders, or designers one day before the identified due date
- Confer with owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
- Complete project work using and maintaining a bid calendar and updating Salesforce
- Develop knowledge of the organization's products, services, and customers by working with experienced brand/product managers
- Recommend products and services that fit clients' business needs
- Assist Project Managers with project execution according to the established project plan and project management methodology
- Identify, develop, and gather resources to complete projects
- Establish, maintain, and develop effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers
- Participate in corporate-wide initiatives involving pricing functions, philosophies, or processes
- Participate in associate meetings and communicate concerns to management
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Mental health coverage
- Gender affirming benefits
- Family building benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Associate discounts
- Community involvement opportunities
- Bonus or Incentive Plan eligibility