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MSI General is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill these key roles:

Position details are listed below.

Project Estimator

We are seeking a Project Estimator to join our team. MSI General is one of the first fully integrated DESIGNBUILD construction firms in Wisconsin, with over 65 years of continuous profitability delivering excellence in design, estimating and construction management.

 

Clear, efficient communications are essential to achieve project success through our DESIGNBUILD process. With a strong attention to detail and advanced organizational skills, the Project Estimator negotiates project costs by soliciting, receiving, analyzing, and qualifying project bids from our subcontractors. This position requires knowledge of the construction trades, architecture and building codes, safety requirements, and varying construction costs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee multiple projects at one time and retain detailed information regarding contracts, budget amounts, fee percentages, project requirements, general conditions, and scheduling
  • Review project proposals and construction drawings
  • Prepare budget and cost estimates and maintain project costs
  • Implement value engineering through project scope, sequencing, and design evaluation
  • Create bid instructions, select bidders, and execute the subcontractor bid process
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of construction management experience or a construction trade
  • Degree and/or certification in construction management or related field
  • Adept at reading blueprints and visualizing building projects
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field
  • DESIGNBUILD, negotiated, conceptual, and/or hard-bid commercial construction estimating experience in southeastern Wisconsin
  • Current awareness of technology trends and business procedures
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Understand and implement owner and subcontractor change orders
  • Evaluate and qualify subcontractor proposals
  • Negotiate buyouts and extras with subcontractors
  • Use appropriate sources to gather data, analyze data, ask questions when necessary, and troubleshoot to determine feasible construction solutions
  • Meet project deadlines and adapt easily to changing demands
  • Participate in weekly Estimating Team meetings and provide backup support
  • Participate in quarterly performance conversations with the Director of Preconstruction
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Generous benefits package
  • Corporate wellness program
  • On-site fitness center
  • Education or training assistance
  • Team building activities & outings

Revit Drafting Structural Engineer

We are seeking a Drafting Engineer to join our team. MSI General is one of the first fully integrated DESIGNBUILD construction firms in Wisconsin, with over 65 years of continuous profitability delivering excellence in design, estimating and construction management.

 

Using BIM (Revit) software, the Drafting Engineer collaborates with our engineers, architects, consultants and clients to convert building concepts and designs into technical plans. Working in tandem with our Structural Engineer, the Drafting Engineer’s responsibilities function as an opportunity for career development as an engineering professional.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support our Engineers in creating technical plan and detail drawings, and determine material requirements
  • Support our Engineers in developing, updating and revising 2D and 3D displays of building structures and building details
  • Collaborate with our Architects and Technicians to conceptualize building projects within the limitations of specified materials, guidelines and budget
  • Work cohesively with our entire DESIGNBUILD team on multiple projects from start to completion
Required Qualifications:
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office
  • At least an associate degree in engineering, architecture, or related discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or related discipline
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to comprehend and retain highly detailed information
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Ability to translate verbal and written information into technical drawings and graphics
  • Ability to meet time constraints, stay organized, and adapt easily to changes and demands
  • A general understanding of construction types and techniques, including steel, wood, precast and masonry
  • Valid driver’s license
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Attend weekly company Job Progress meeting
  • Visit project jobsites as needed to address architectural and engineering-related issues
  • Participate in quarterly performance conversations with the Director of Design
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Generous benefits package
  • Corporate wellness program
  • On-site fitness center
  • Education or training assistance
  • Team building activities & outings

Marketing Coordinator

We are seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join our team. MSI General is one of the first fully integrated DESIGNBUILD construction firms in Wisconsin, with over 65 years of continuous profitability delivering excellence in design, estimating and construction management.

 

The Marketing Coordinator ensures consistent, cohesive representation of our DESIGNBUILD brand while supporting our marketing operations. Technical savvy and effective communication skills are essential to streamlining our evolving print and digital marketing initiatives while promoting our unique services, client relations, and corporate culture. This is a full-time, in-office position.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create, update, and maintain social media and digital advertising elements for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and company website
  • Assist in designing internal and external signage, presentations and print materials
  • Assist in writing copy for press releases, ads, articles, flyers, brochures, and award submittals
  • Represent MSI General at trade shows and business development events as needed
  • Arrange photo shoots with professional photographers and maintain photo library of projects
Required Qualifications:
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress and Microsoft Office
  • At least an associate degree in marketing, communications, or related discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in marketing, graphic design, or related discipline
  • Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related discipline
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering, architecture, or related discipline
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to meet time constraints, stay organized, and adapt easily to changes and demands
  • Knowledge of advertising and promotional strategies, and current industry trends
  • Ability to work independently, make informed decisions, and solve problems
  • Advanced graphic design, photo editing, and technical, computer-based skills
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Attend weekly company Job Progress meeting
  • Attend and participate in department meetings as needed
  • Support the construction and sales teams during project ground breakings and ribbon cuttings
  • Promote MSI General through building relationships with former and future clients
  • Attain a working knowledge of MSI General current and past projects
  • Gain general knowledge of construction and sales by visiting jobsites and taking photos
  • Participate in quarterly performance conversations with the Director of Sales
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Generous benefits package
  • Corporate wellness program
  • On-site fitness center
  • Education or training assistance
  • Team building activities & outings

Architect

We are seeking an Architect to join our team. MSI General is one of the first fully integrated DESIGNBUILD construction firms in Wisconsin, with over 65 years of continuous profitability delivering excellence in design, estimating and construction management.

 

Clear communications with our Design, Estimating and Construction teams, and with our clients, is essential to achieve project goals through our proven, unique DESIGNBUILD process. The Architect implements creative solutions with expertise, precision, and a thorough understanding of how a built environment affects its end users.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and update construction documents and drawing details: check-sets, shop and as-builts
  • Create and present plan sets, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, building sections details, and other items as necessary to convey design intentions
  • Research current municipal requirements, including zoning, setback, landscape, lighting, parking, easements, design standards, construction materials, allowable heights and area, signage, fire protection and alarms
  • Collaborate with our team members and our clients from project start to completion
  • Visit project jobsites to ensure that construction adheres to architectural plans
Required Qualifications:
  • At least a bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in construction and/or architecture
  • Member of the American Institute of Architects
  • State of Wisconsin Registration as an Architect
Additional Requirements:
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to comprehend and retain highly detailed information
  • Ability to meet time constraints and adapt easily to changes and demands
  • A thorough understanding of value engineering, construction types and techniques, building materials, systems and codes, and the relationship between the design process and the construction process
  • Valid driver’s license
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Attend weekly company Job Progress meeting
  • Collaborate with the Estimating Team on project preconstruction services
  • Collaborate with the Sales Team to analyze all required items to start a project
  • Perform daily tasks of answering emails
  • Participate in the professional development of the entire Design Team
  • Participate in quarterly performance conversations with the Director of Design
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Generous benefits package
  • Corporate wellness program
  • On-site fitness center
  • Education or training assistance
  • Team building activities & outings

Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team. MSI General is one of the first fully integrated DESIGNBUILD construction firms in Wisconsin, with over 65 years of continuous profitability delivering excellence in design, estimating and construction management.

 

In order to successfully provide project leadership, the Project Manager stays abreast of project timelines and financial constraints. The Project Manager forecasts upcoming critical events and adjusts the construction schedule when necessary while maintaining continuous communication between our team members, clients, subcontractors and consultants.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage project priorities and make pivotal, key decisions to ensure every project is completed on time and within budget
  • Work with the Project Superintendent on jobsite coordination and day-to-day project execution
  • Conduct weekly team meetings by preparing meeting agendas, drafting and finalizing meeting minutes, and following up on action items
  • Assist in preparing and assembling project proposals and budgets
  • Execute owner and subcontractor change orders and FWANs
Required Qualifications:
  • Continued education in construction management or a construction trade
  • At least 5 years of direct construction supervision management experience or at least 10 years in the construction trades
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field
  • OSHA safety training (10-hour course)
  • 15+ years of experience in the construction industry, including DESIGNBUILD experience
Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to comprehend and retain highly detailed information
  • Ability to adapt easily to changes and demands
  • Ability to manage complex projects while working with multiple superintendents, clients, subcontractors and inspectors
  • Valid driver’s license
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Estimating Team on project preconstruction services, including risk management, municipal approvals and scheduling
  • Collaborate with the Sales Team to analyze all required items to start a project
  • Assist in developing the front-end schedules
  • Track team responsibilities and anticipated completion dates
  • Perform daily tasks of answering emails and approving invoices
  • Perform project close-out tasks, including punch list completion, as-built package delivery and client follow-up
  • Participate in the professional development of our Project Superintendents
  • Participate in quarterly performance conversations with the Director of Construction
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Generous benefits package
  • Corporate wellness program
  • On-site fitness center
  • Education or training assistance
  • Team building activities & outings

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