Corporate Commercial Plumbing Estimator Lead

Description

VP Supply Corp is one of the nation’s largest distributors of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies. We have over 350 employees with 15 locations across Western New York and Pennsylvania. For over 50 years, we have proudly served residential customers as well as contractors and municipalities across a variety of industries. 

Position Overview:

Our Plumbing department is seeking to hire a Corporate Commercial Plumbing Estimator Lead with 2-4 years of experience.

VP Supply is a renowned leader in both the plumbing industry. Our staff has decades of expertise between them, which we utilize to provide the best customer experience to both commercial and residential clients.

We are looking for high performers who are forward-looking, innovative, enthusiastic, and ambitious team players. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review all upcoming commercial projects and specifications/drawings and assign project to the Estimators. 
• Oversee vendor quotes for upcoming jobs to bid and communicate with vendors on deadlines for quote requirements.
• Maintain bid lists for upcoming jobs being quoted and track completed jobs.
• Secure and oversee "Buyout" quotes from vendors, convert, and scheduled job handoff meetings.  
• Enter bids, orders, credits as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service via phone and email to help to resolve customer questions or issues.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate activities as they relate to commercial sales.
• Update and maintain files including bid files, pricing, catalogs, literature, etc. 
• Other administrative and sales functions as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a sales coordinator or sales administrative role, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Must be extremely detail oriented and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft office skills, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively manage and communicate through email and phone daily.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple issues at the same time, without stress.
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the department, as well as external departments. 
• Must have reliable daily transportation to branch location.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. While a largely sedentary role, some lifting or carrying of items up to 25 pounds may occasionally be required.