Quotations Specialist
Job Summary
Are you highly organized detail-oriented and interested in building a long-term career in the construction industry
EMCO Hamilton Mountain is looking for a Quotations Specialist to join and help strengthen our Bid & Spec Quotations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college or university graduateor someone early in their careerwho enjoys working with numbers reviewing detailed information solving problems and managing deadlines.
You will receive hands-on training mentorship and exposure to every aspect of the quotation process. Over time you will learn how to review construction drawings and specifications complete material takeoffs obtain vendor pricing prepare accurate quotations and support projects from the bidding stage through award and delivery.
This role requires patience accuracy curiosity and a strong sense of ownership. You do not need previous plumbing-industry experience but you must be motivated to learn the technical side of our business and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.
Quotations and Project Support
- Learn how to read construction drawings specifications schedules and project documentation.
- Assist with quantity takeoffs and the preparation of accurate material lists.
- Obtain pricing availability lead times and technical information from vendors.
- Prepare and organize customer quotations under the guidance of senior teammates.
- Track bid deadlines addenda project changes and quotation follow-ups.
- Maintain accurate electronic project files and supporting documentation.
- Identify potential gaps exclusions substitutions and opportunities within project specifications.
- Support awarded projects by helping coordinate submittals purchasing delivery schedules and change orders.
Long-Term Growth
As your knowledge and experience develop you will take on increasingly complex projects and greater responsibility for managing quotations independently.
Successful teammates may build careers in areas such as:
- Senior Quotations and Project Management
- Technical Sales
- Inside or Outside Account Management
- Purchasing and Vendor Management
- Operations or Profit Centre Leadership
- Communicate to the Profit Centre Manager and Credit Department any changes in a customers business that might cause a credit risk
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- College diploma or university degree in business construction engineering technology estimating supply chain or a related field is preferred.
- Previous customer service administrative estimating construction or sales-support experience is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organization time-management and deadline-management skills.
- Comfortable working with numbers pricing spreadsheets and detailed documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to ask questions receive feedback and continuously learn.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Outlook and Excel.
- Experience reading construction drawings or specifications is an asset but not required.
- Knowledge of plumbing heating mechanical or construction products is an asset but not required.
The Person We Are Looking For
You may be a strong fit if you:
- Take pride in producing accurate high-quality work.
- Naturally notice details that others may overlook.
- Stay organized when balancing several projects and deadlines.
- Are dependable and follow through on your commitments.
- Enjoy learning technical information and solving problems.
- Work well in a team-oriented and supportive environment.
- Want to build a career rather than simply finding your next job.
- Are motivated by the opportunity to grow your responsibilities and compensation over time.
Additional Information :
Salary Range: $50000-$60000
Salary Range is based on total compensation for a first year teammate in the Strategic Sales Development Program. It is a combination of base salary plus profit sharing based on performance of the individual as well as the business.
What EMCO Offers You:
A world-class development program tailored for you
Great mentors and on-the-job training
Growth potential with competitive salary and profit sharing
A career with a solid stable company with strong core values
Full benefits and pension package
A commitment to internal promotion
Emco is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We welcome all applications to ensure we have an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities in which we live and serve. Should you require an accommodation as part of the recruitment process please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination harassment and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity equity and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race colour creed place of origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression religion family or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members women Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities members of sexual minority groups neurodiversity and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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