PEMB Sales Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. ("Cornerstone Building Brands") is a holding company that owns subsidiaries operating within the exterior building products industry (collectively referred to, along with its subsidiaries, as the "Company"). Cornerstone Building Brands is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. It holds the distinction of being the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, generating annual revenue exceeding $6 billion. The Company boasts an extensive national presence, employing approximately 20,000 individuals. 

Our Shelter Solutions business offers a comprehensive portfolio of metal roof and wall systems and complete pre-engineered building systems that are optimized for strength, durability and design flexibility. Our portfolio of brands is supported by our industry leading expertise and our relentless focus on processes and technologies that enable our customers to operate faster, easier and in a more connected way. 

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.

• 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.
• Identify exclusions, discrepancies, missing information and obtain clarification and qualify the quotation based on that information. 
• Evaluates customer provided information for cost effective solutions (value engineering). 
• Ensure 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.
• Communicate 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 check 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.
• Check design work done by Estimators
• Train and mentor less experienced Sales Engineers and Estimators
• Provides preliminary design for estimation of Requests for Building Modifications (RBMs).
• Represents the company as an engineering advisor in sales meetings.
• Reports to Estimating Manager.
• Work related travel would typically be less than 2 times per year

Qualifications

Level I 

• 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 

• Minimum of 2-years metal building design experience or related field 

• This role is a senior engineer that has mastered PEMB design concepts and application as it applies to Estimating.

• 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. 

• Licensed Professional Engineer required 

• Minimum of 10-years metal building design experience or related field

Level II 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred 

• Minimum of 4-years metal building design experience or related field

• Advanced PEMB knowledge in both product offerings and design considerations. 

Level III 

• 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 

• Minimum of 2-years metal building design experience or related field 

• This role is a senior engineer that has mastered PEMB design concepts and application as it applies to Estimating.

• 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. 

• Licensed Professional Engineer required 

• Minimum of 10-years metal building design experience or related field

Additional Information

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 - $120,000 + bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

 

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work -bb.com. 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 View phone number on us.fitly.work or View email address on us.fitly.work -bb.com. 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.

 

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

 

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

 

Note to External Recruiters

Cornerstone Building Brands does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any candidate submissions that were not expressly authorized.

 

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

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.