Senior Design Estimator

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holiday time

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading building solutions company is seeking a Senior Estimator in Kansas City, Missouri. In this role, you will be essential in evaluating project profitability and risk while supporting sales and engineering efforts with detailed cost evaluations. With a focus on technical excellence, you will engage with clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with financial goals. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and relevant estimating experience, or equivalent experience without a degree. Competitive benefits and a hybrid work schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in estimating, design, or project management for the field.
• 10 years relevant experience if no degree is held.
• Experience with estimating pre-engineered building systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost evaluations for pre-engineered buildings.
• Prepare professional proposals and perform structural assessments.
• Evaluate project profitability to align with financial goals.
• Communicate complex technical information to stakeholders.
• Utilize engineering software for precise estimates.
• Train colleagues on estimating best practices.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field

10 years of experience in estimating or project management (if no degree)

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

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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 Us as a Senior Estimator for Butler Manufacturing

We’re seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and strategic Senior Estimator to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in evaluating potential projects for profitability and risk, ensuring business decisions align with economic value, sustainability, and community impact. Your expertise will help shape the future of pre-engineered buildings and services, leveraging industry-leading products and innovative strategies to drive success. This is an exciting opportunity to lead with technical excellence, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the equitable growth of our business.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule: We are committed to fostering an engaging, productive, and supportive work environment.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, and sick time.

What We Offer

• Innovative Culture – Work with industry-shaping products and cutting-edge estimating strategies.
• Growth Opportunities – Access to professional development, leadership training, and career advancement.
• Collaborative Team – Join a team that values mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.
• Competitive Benefits – A comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Develop Technical Estimates – Provide detailed cost evaluations for pre-engineered and hybrid buildings, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Support Sales & Engineering – Serve as a key resource in preconstruction efforts by preparing professional proposals, performing structural design assessments, and offering technical insights.
• Assess Project Profitability & Risk – Evaluate potential projects to ensure alignment with financial goals, risk management strategies, and customer satisfaction.
• Engage with Clients & Stakeholders – Communicate highly complex technical information with customers, internal teams, and external suppliers to support seamless project execution.
• Optimize Cost & Efficiency – Utilize engineering software, brand processes, and pricing systems to generate precise estimates and innovative solutions.
• Lead Knowledge Sharing – Train and mentor colleagues on estimating best practices, company products, and software tools to drive team excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience in estimating, design, or project management.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of experience in estimating, project management, or a related field.
• Experience in estimating pre-engineered building systems.
• Knowledge of structural design.

Notice to External Search Firms: BlueScope Buildings does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. BlueScope Buildings Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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. 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: 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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.