PROJECT QUOTATIONS SPECIALIST
City Electric Supply · Apex, NC · 5 mo ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The Project Quotations Specialist is responsible for preparing, managing, and coordinating detailed project quotations based on customer requirements, technical specifications, and product capabilities. This role plays a key part in supporting the sales and project management teams by ensuring accurate, timely, and competitive quotes for customer proposals, bids, and tender submissions.
Responsibilities
- Review and interpret customer RFQs (Requests for Quotation), 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.
Requirements
Essential Job Functions:
- Review and interpret customer RFQs (Requests for Quotation), 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.