Estimating Engineer, PE

BlueScope North America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

BlueScope North America in Kansas City is seeking an Estimating Engineer PE to manage and deliver quotations for complex projects. This role requires a Professional Engineering License and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. You will oversee pricing strategies, mentor team members, and drive best practices in estimating.

Ideal candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in Steel Design or Pre-Engineered Metal Building Estimating/Design, along with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Steel Design or Pre-Engineered Metal Building Estimating/Design.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong technical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver quotations for high-complexity projects.
• Collaborate to develop pricing strategies.
• Lead training sessions on pricing software.
• Mentor junior estimators.
• Identify opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Develop estimating best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Tools

Estimating software proficiency

Job description

Company Description

For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!

Join Our Team as an Estimating Engineer PE!

The estimating department implements strategies to achieve sustainable sales and financial results, maintain and grow customer accounts, and pursue profitable growth in pre-engineering buildings and services while evaluating potential projects for profitability and risk management.

The Estimating Engineer, PE provides support to the business, builders, architects, and end customers by providing up front product knowledge, pricing, details, value engineering ideas, complete estimating, and technical support. The Estimator provides regional builders with timely, accurate and optimal structural estimates and pre-order assistance. They also provide daily guidance to peer estimators with design recommendations and solutions. They may back up the Lead Estimator in their absence.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver quotations and pre-order assistance for high-complexity projects (600 hours +/-) with little to no oversight and quality assurance checks.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to develop pricing strategies and provide critical input on final pricing.
• Lead training sessions to improve understanding of pricing software capabilities among team members and builders.
• Act as a mentor and leader within the estimating team, guiding and developing junior and intermediate estimators.
• Continuously improve quote hit ratio and identify opportunities to enhance profitability.
• Drive the development of estimating best practices and ensure consistency in the estimation process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering field
• 10+ Years of Experience in Steel Design or Pre-Engineered Metal Building Estimating/Design
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical background preferred.
• Proficiency in estimating and pricing software.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Experience in pre-engineered metal building projects

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO Statement

Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.