Estimating Engineer PE

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 141,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. is seeking an Estimating Engineer PE to support builders and architects by providing accurate structural estimates and technical support. This role is key in ensuring timely quotations and mentoring new estimators.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have a Professional Engineer License along with at least 4 years of related experience. Attractive compensation includes a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years of progressive experience in estimating design, project management or related field.
• Solid knowledge of building codes and specifications.
• 2+ years of pre-engineered building (PEB) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate quotations and pre-order assistance to builders.
• Collaborate with project teams to create cost-effective solutions.
• Mentor entry level and peer estimators.

Skills

Estimating design

Project management

Knowledge of building codes

Leadership

Training others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Company engineering software

Pricing software

Job 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, and may back up the Lead Estimator in their absence.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure builders are provided with timely, accurate and optimal quotations and pre-order assistance on quotes with a complexity level of low to very high (50 to 800 hrs. +) with minimal oversight and checks.
• Provide design recommendations, loading assistance and value engineering ideas to peer estimators as required.
• Collaborate with builders and project teams to discuss problems and challenges and help create cost effective and efficient solutions.
• Support the salesforce with any needed information regarding quotations to allow setting of final price to builders.
• Assist builders with understanding of pricing software and its capabilities.
• Actively participate in work team and keep focus on regional objectives and profitability goals.
• Mentor entry level and peer estimators.
• Increase or maintain department quote hit ratio.

Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer License
• 4 years of progressive experience in estimating design, project management or related field
• Solid knowledge of building codes and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of pre-engineered building (PEB) experience
• Advanced certifications
• Leading company product knowledge and knowledge of key internal and external contacts
• Proficient in use of company engineering software, brand process and pricing systems with ability to train others
• Experience estimating pre-engineered buildings systems
• Leading knowledge of company’s products, processes and building software

The expected pay scale for this role is $118,000-$141,200 annually, depending on experience, skill set, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for annual bonus, health, and welfare benefits and 401(k) match in accordance with BlueScope policies.

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.

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, or disability.