Senior Sales Engineer

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team

Competitive benefits

Job summary

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. is hiring a Senior Sales Engineer to lead structural estimating for complex PEB and hybrid projects. You’ll review drawings, develop costed structural proposals, and maintain pricing controls while supporting the sales team with technical guidance.

You will coordinate with suppliers and fabricators, ensure erection safety, and apply building codes to design solutions for heavy industrial facilities. A strong sales orientation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering; Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 10 years combined experience in construction, including 3 years of structural design and pricing of steel buildings and 3 years of proposal, estimating, or sales.
• Working knowledge of construction industry.
• Competent with structural design software (RISA, RAM, or STAAD).
• Experience in design of heavy industrial, large distribution, and hangar facilities.
• Strong sales acumen and presentation skills.
• Preferred: Experience with metal building design.

Responsibilities

• Review building drawings and specifications to identify scope of work required for proposal.
• Develop structural estimates for complex PEB, conventional and hybrid structures
• Maintain department pricing controls and coordinate with BBNA pricing guidelines
• Provide technical support to customers for sales effort
• Determine framing solution to best meet the building requirements based on in-place costs and schedule
• Develop and maintain relationships with material suppliers and fabricators
• Maintain consideration for erection safety

Skills

Structural design

Sales acumen

Presentation skills

Building codes knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

RISA

RAM

STAAD

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 a Senior Sales Engineer! The BSC Estimating & Preconstruction Department function is to provide accurate, market competitive project estimates for turnkey & material-erect construction projects as well as estimating and pricing support for other functional departments. This would include Government Services projects as well as program accounts. These estimates are to be created using in-house estimating software products and are to facilitate the transfer of project information for the execution of the project. This department also maintains a database of historical cost data and subcontractor information to facilitate conceptual estimating requirements. The Senior Sales Engineer provides the design and sales communication link between BSC and the client, the Preconstruction Manager and Estimating Staff, and involved consultants and subcontractors. They develop preliminary structural designs, develop cost basis and coordinate with internal and external suppliers, and support the development of the proposal effort.

What We Offer

• Inclusive Culture: A welcoming, equitable environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.
• 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.

If you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Review building drawings and specifications to identify scope of work required for proposal.
• Develop structural estimates for complex PEB, conventional and hybrid structures
• Maintain department pricing controls and coordinate with BBNA pricing guidelines
• Provide technical support to customers for sales effort
• Determine framing solution to best meet the building requirements based on in-place costs and schedule
• Develop and maintain relationships with material suppliers and fabricators
• Maintain Consideration for Erection safety

What We're Looking For

• Minimum: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or related) Licensed Professional Engineer Ability to implement all building codes and steel product codes into design and proposal. This includes but is not limited to IBC, ASCE, AISC CFE2008, SJI, SDI, REP2014, NSR-10.
• 10 years of combined experience in construction industry, including 3 years of structural design and pricing of steel buildings and 3 years of proposal, estimating, or sales experience
• Working knowledge of construction industry
• Competent with structural design software (RISA, RAM, or STAAD)
• Experience in design of heavy industrial, large distribution, and hangar facilities
• Strong sales acumen and presentation skills
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Preferred: Experience with metal building 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.

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: 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. We are a global leader in metal coating and painting products for building and construction industries, providing vital components for houses, buildings, structures, vehicles and more. We have built a solid foundation for growth with a diverse portfolio of businesses in some of the largest and fastest growing economies of the world. We are headquartered in Australia, with our people and operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.