Job Description

Cornerstone Building Brands is North America's largest manufacturer of exterior building products. Cornerstone is comprised of a family of companies operating manufacturing facilities across the United States and Mexico, with additional sales and distribution offices throughout the United States and Canada. 

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.

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Prepares calculations and engineering details from information received such as contract drawings, specifications, and addendums using in-house pricing programs and supplemental design programs
• Provide accurate and easy-to-follow designs that meet code requirements and manufacturing restraints
• 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 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 inhouse pricing tool
• 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
• Continually improve productivity, accuracy and ability
• Continually expand engineering knowledge so that a Professional Engineering License can be obtained and maintained
• Understand the role in the overall system and be willing to step outside that role when required
• Reports to Estimating Manager
• Work related travel would typically be less than 2 times per year

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple workflows simultaneously
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications
• Must be comfortable on the phone with customers and Field Sales
• Exhibit competency of in-house design programs and procedures
• PEMB knowledge in both product offerings and design considerations
• This role will require performance with minimal supervision and manage his/her own projects to assure on-time completion
• Check design work done by Estimators
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum with a major field of study in structural design is required or equivalent work experience
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering exam
• Minimum of 2-years metal building design experience or related field
• AutoCAD experience preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?  

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we  live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here . You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here . If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

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