Estimator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
JP Cullen, a Wisconsin-based $600 million plus, 130-year-old, 5th generation family-owned construction management firm, is seeking an Estimator 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 Estimator’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 Estimator reports directly to the Chief Estimator and is a member of the company wide Estimating and 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 specificationsSite visitsQuantity take offFollow estimating processesCollaborate with estimators, project managers, and superintendentsPrice self-performed workMaintain and use our historical cost databasePrepare bidsConceptual estimatingPreconstruction servicesAnalyze subcontractor bids to ensure a complete scope of workNegotiate and award subcontractsParticipate 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 designAt 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.
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