Estimating Engineer

Cornerstone Building Brands is North America's largest manufacturer of exterior building products. Cornerstone is comprised of a family of companies operating manufacturing facilities across the United States and Mexico, with additional sales and distribution offices throughout the United States and Canada. 

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 BuilderWorx 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 Builder Network, Field Sales force and downstream departments

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must have PEMB knowledge, 2+ years, in both product offerings and design considerations
• Bachelors Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum.
• 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

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Pay range for this role is 70k-80k a year. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.