Job Description

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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