Preconstruction Engineer

We specialize in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do. And we need the Project Manager with the right leadership skills to get even the most difficult jobs done on time, in budget, every time. We have exciting new project opportunities across the country.Wisconsin-based $850 million, created in 1892, 5th generation family-owned construction management firmSeeking 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.We seek a “secret weapon” that will help further separate us from the pack.Our Mission: To identify, hire, train, and retain the best people to serve our customers.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. Develop strategies to win and execute workReview of plans and specificationsPrepare project schedules, bids, budgets, and scope documents for clientsPerform quantity takeoff and price of self-performed workSite visits and analysis of ongoing work for the tracking of historical costsCollaborate with the preconstruction team, project managers, and superintendentsCoordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing and complete scopesMaintain and utilize our historical cost database and estimating softwareConceptual estimatingNegotiate and award subcontractsIdentify risks to our project schedule, quality, and budget and develop strategies to mitigatePreparation of turnover documentation to ensure a successful construction phaseParticipate in training programs among other duties.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 designAt least two years of experience in estimating is preferred but not requiredJP 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.

Created: 2025-10-04