Preconstruction Engineer

JP Cullen•Janesville, WI

About The Position

Why JP Cullen? We specialize in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do. And we need the “Preconstruction Engineer” with the right teamwork skills to get even the most difficult jobs done on-time, in budget, every time. We have exciting new project opportunities for those looking to stay in Madison, Milwaukee, or Janesville, Wisconsin or travel the country. Wisconsin-based $850 million, created in 1892, 5th generation family-owned construction management firm Developed training programs and career paths for Preconstruction Engineer to Preconstruction PM, Director of Preconstruction Seeking to be the construction manager of choice for the toughest jobs in the region. Our clients have high expectations and our projects are high profile. Our Mission: To identify, hire, train, and retain the best people to serve our customers. Overview As part of our Preconstruction team, our Preconstruction Engineer plays an integral part procuring the next successful project at JP Cullen. Our ideal candidate has a strong interest in the construction industry, passionate about collaborating with teams to develop unique strategies to win work, and has a high ambition to execute at a high level during the planning and design phase of a project.

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

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in estimating is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Develop strategies to win and execute work
Review of plans and specifications
Prepare project schedules, bids, budgets, and scope documents for clients
Perform quantity takeoff and price of self-performed work
Site visits and analysis of ongoing work for the tracking of historical costs
Collaborate with the preconstruction team, project managers, and superintendents
Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing and complete scopes
Maintain and utilize our historical cost database and estimating software
Conceptual estimating
Negotiate and award subcontracts
Identify risks to our project schedule, quality, and budget and develop strategies to mitigate
Preparation of turnover documentation to ensure a successful construction phase
Participate in training programs among other duties.