Cauldwell Wingate is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Jim Morel as vice president,purchasing and estimating. Morel brings over 30 years of experience in the construction industry to Cauldwell Wingate.

Ensuring Timeliness and Quality

In his new role, Mr. Morel will oversee all purchasing and estimating processes for Cauldwell Wingate projects with the goal of eliminating client’s risk and exposure, assessing the lowest possible cost without sacrificing quality, scheduling or project coordination. He is responsible for pre-qualifying all trade subcontractors to ensure conformance and compliance with contract requirements, closely monitoring the budget and cost controls as well as assigning and scheduling estimating personnel.

Prior to joining Cauldwell Wingate, Morel held positions as an estimator, senior estimator, director of estimating, director of purchasing and director of cost control.His depth of experience encompasses projects from initial concept to completion as seen through his high-profile projects including SONY Music, The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, Columbia University, NBC Universal, Ernst & Young, BRC Homeless Center and hundreds more.

Overseeing Diverse Projects

“I’m honored to be entrusted with this role and I look forward to working collaboratively as a member of the Cauldwell Wingate team.Knowing this team for a number of years has made for a great on boarding process, and I look forward to leveraging my knowledge and experience to ensure continued excellence for our clients,” said Morel.

Morel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and has completed several NYIT certificate programs including the Principles of Project Management certification. His architectural education has been integral in fully understanding the complete scope necessary to oversee diverse projects.

“We’ve known Jim for over 25 years and are delighted to have him guiding our Estimating and Procurement Group,”said Cauldwell Wingate President Steve Jureller.“His extensive knowledge of the industry and expertise will serve as a great asset to our team.”

About Cauldwell Wingate

Since its founding in 1910, Cauldwell Wingate has been a part of the evolution of New York, developing and building millions of square feet of base buildings and interiors. With its operations firmly focused on the Greater New York City region, Cauldwell Wingate is an expert in all the nuances of building in the “Capital of the World.” Cauldwell Wingate has provided pre-construction, construction management and general contracting services for some of New York’s most iconic buildings. Visit www.cauldwellwingate.com to learn more.