Estimating Engineer

Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 
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. 
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 myPortal 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
Relationships: 
Reports to Estimating Manager or Estimating Team Leader
Maintains relations with the myPortal, Field Sales force and downstream departments