Preconstruction Engineer

4 months ago

Madison, United States JP Cullen Full time

JP Cullen, a Wisconsin-based $850 million plus, 130+ -year-old, 5th generation family-owned construction management firm, is seeking a Preconstruction Engineer for our Madison and Janesville offices. We are growing our talented estimating team to continue to provide accurate and efficient estimates to our clients. JP Cullen primarily self-performs work in concrete, masonry, steel, carpentry and equipment setting for clients in the education, commercial, healthcare and industrial markets.


Our Mission: To identify, hire, train, and retain the best people to serve our customers. The Preconstruction Engineer's success is determined by high quality takeoffs and estimates, tracking historical costs, and following processes. Individual training on JP Cullen’s estimating processes and systems will be provided as well as bi-weekly team trainings throughout the estimating group on various topics. The Preconstruction Engineer reports directly to the Preconstruction Director and is a member of the company wide Preconstruction Group.


Our Need: The ideal candidate has a strong interest in the construction industry and enjoys estimating self-perform work in concrete, masonry, steel, carpentry, or a combination of those trades. We need someone who enjoys collaborating with the team to develop the construction plan and work independently on their assigned divisions of work.


Major Responsibilities

  • Review of plans and specifications
  • Site visits
  • Quantity take off
  • Follow estimating processes
  • Collaborate with estimators, project managers, and superintendents
  • Price self-performed work
  • Maintain and use our historical cost database
  • Prepare bids
  • Conceptual estimating
  • Preconstruction services
  • Analyze subcontractor bids to ensure a complete scope of work
  • Negotiate and award subcontracts
  • Participate in training programs among other duties.


Position Background Requirements

  • Four-year college degree related to construction, engineering, and/or business, or completion of an apprenticeship and an internship experience in a construction-related position where knowledge was gained in the areas of estimating, construction, and design
  • At least two years of experience in estimating is preferred


If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to hr@JPCullen.com for consideration.


Compensation & Benefits

JP Cullen has a commitment to its community, employees, and employees’ families. We offer outstanding benefits — Health, Life, and Dental Insurance, Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance, and Training


JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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