About JP Cullen
JP Cullen is a fifth-generation, family-owned, full-service construction management firm that specializes in budgeting, planning and constructing the tough jobs. Our clients recognize JP Cullen as experts at working within active construction sites where safety is of the utmost importance, discovering solutions for something that was said could not be done, and delivering projects on time, on budget, the right way, the first time. By tackling the toughest projects JP Cullen has created an expertise that is unrivaled.
While many things have changed over the course of 130+ years, the JP Cullen values, which guide our decision making and create a sense of community, have not. We believe that our team and values are the greatest assets to our company culture. Our company is powered by individuals whose personal values drive to make a difference.
JP Cullen was ranked the Largest Construction Manager at Risk in Wisconsin by ENR magazine, and has been recognized as a “Top Workplace” for four consecutive years by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The company has offices in Janesville, Milwaukee and Madison areas.
Position Summary:
This position reports to the Director of Preconstruction for the Division assigned to. The intern will contribute to accurately bidding work and assisting the Preconstruction team with opportunities to build successful projects.
Major Responsibilities:
On a daily/weekly basis, the Intern will be expected to assist in the following:
- Take off assignments – Quantifying scopes of work within a project.
- Subcontractor Quote Coverage – Ensuring Cullen is receiving bids from the subcontractor market in each category of work.
- Historical Cost Database – You will be responsible for obtaining actual production rates and entering them into the historical cost database to be used on future pricing of work. You may be asked to research and analyze specific cost data and break it out into usable unit pricing.
- Conceptual Cost Database – Assist with updates to the conceptual cost database and obtain current pricing from the subcontractor market. Analyze pricing on recent projects that may be used in the database.
- Assisting with Scope Letters and Scope Review – Ensuring subcontractors scopes are coordinated and ensure they understand their scope of work and bid accordingly.
- Material Quotes – Obtain material pricing from suppliers for Cullen Self-Preformed Work.
- Site Walks – Attending pre-bid site visits and capture relevant information about existing conditions.
- Document Management – Assist with updating electronic documents with addendum.
- Problem Solving – Assist the Preconstruction team with finding the most cost-effective way to perform specific scopes of work. Help develop a plan for the work and price it per the developed plan.
Basic Required:
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
- High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
- Oral and written communication skills.
Basic Preferred:
- Knowledge of Construction Industry
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office
Education:
- Majoring in Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Business
To apply:
Email your resume to hr@jpcullen.com.
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.
