Quotations Coordinator - Waterworks
Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you caught a costly mistake before it went out.
What they are checking: Whether they double-check their work, since a quote error can cost real money.
Tell me about a time you had to get pricing or lead times from a vendor quickly.
What they are checking: Whether they can push suppliers for answers when a bid deadline is close.
What would you do
The spec calls for a product brand you do not carry. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they know when to seek an approved equal and how to flag it clearly in the quote.
You have three bids due the same afternoon. How do you prioritize?
What they are checking: Whether they manage deadlines and communicate early when something will be tight.
How do you work with outside sales reps to make a quote competitive?
What they are checking: Whether they collaborate on pricing strategy rather than just filling in numbers.
An addendum changes the plans after you have already priced the job. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they track changes carefully so the final quote matches the final plans.
What do you think makes a quote win besides price?
What they are checking: Whether they understand accuracy, clarity and lead times matter to contractors.
About the work
Walk me through how you review a set of plans and specifications to build a quote.
What they are checking: Whether they can read plans and specs accurately, since the posting lists it first.
What waterworks materials would you expect to see on a typical water main or sewer project?
What they are checking: Whether they know pipe, fittings, valves and hydrants well enough to do takeoffs.
How comfortable are you with Excel and quoting or ERP software?
What they are checking: Whether they can work efficiently in the tools used to build and track quotes.
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