Estimating Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

Sales Engineer is responsible for providing direct pricing and design support to internal and external customers on design/build and publicly bid projects using the most current pricing available. They apply knowledge of structures, materials and construction techniques to support Field Sales and Estimators related to advanced design considerations and ensuring estimate designs are being done in accordance with the high standards of the organization. 

Prepares calculations and engineering details from information received such as contract drawings, specifications, and addendums using in-house pricing programs and supplemental design programs

Provides detailed consultation to Builders, Field Sales and Estimators regarding building codes, complex framing scenarios and non-standard geometries

Identifies exclusions, discrepancies, missing information and obtains clarification and qualifies the quotation (through Project Notes) based on that information

Evaluates customer provided information for cost effective solutions (value engineering) 

Ensures the use of the most current pricing information when preparing the estimate

Builds and maintains Builder/Vendor relationships

Provides training to Builder Network and Field Sales on proper use of myPortal User Interface

Communicates with Builders, Sales, Customer Service and Engineering regarding any clarification of scope/design intent that the Sales Engineer was involved in

Self performs and/or checks complex estimates

Other duties and responsibilities as required

Relationships: 

Reports to Estimating Manager or Estimating Team Leader

Maintains relations with the myPortal, Field Sales force and downstream departments

Qualifications

1+ years in the Engineer field

Good mathematical and analytical skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows simultaneously

Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods

Ability to review and interpret project specifications

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Exhibit competency of in-house design programs and procedures

AutoCAD experience preferred

Must be comfortable on the phone with customers and Field Sales

Must have PEMB knowledge in both product offerings and design considerations

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from and ABET accredited curriculum with a major field of study in structural design or equivalent is preferred. 

Work related travel would typically be less than 2 times per year