Pre-Construction Engineer

Ragle Inc; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ragle Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Construction Engineer to bridge estimating and operations in the North Richland Hills area. You will coordinate pricing, procurement, and contract document reviews to support project readiness.

This role is suitable for recent Construction Management or Civil Engineering grads or professionals with 1–2 years of heavy civil experience, requiring collaboration with the Preconstruction Team, Project Managers, and Field Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent construction experience.
• 1–2 years of heavy civil public-sector construction experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel to the DFW area projects.
• Comfort working in a rotating department environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend procurement and handover meetings.
• Develop and maintain Master Pricing Lists for construction materials.
• Review and analyze project plans and specifications to figure out preconstruction needs.
• Assist with jobsite staging areas.
• Help setup field office, utilities, leases, and related auto payments.
• Coordinate procurement of water meters and jobsite fuel.
• Assist with obtaining CAD files from the owners.
• Prepare and submit preconstruction paperwork (including Notice of Intents and Material Source Letters).
• Coordinate concrete and asphalt plant setups, including permitting and documentation.
• Assist with project closeout documentation.
• Review and support preparation of LOIs, Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, and Addendums.
• Provide backup support to the Preconstruction Team as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Pre-Construction Engineer

Location: North Richland Hills, TX

Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 per year (based on experience) + comprehensive benefits

Ragle Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Pre-Construction Engineer to facilitate smooth transition from estimating to operations by coordinating pricing, procurement, jobsite setup, documentation, and technical review of contract documents. This role works closely with the Preconstruction Team, Project Managers, and Field Operations. This position is well-suited for recent Construction Management or Civil Engineering graduates who are eager to begin their careers in the construction industry, as well as candidates with 1-2 years of experience in heavy civil construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend procurement and handover meetings.
• Develop and maintain Master Pricing Lists for construction materials.
• Review and analyze project plans and specifications to figure out preconstruction needs.
• Assist with jobsite staging areas.
• Help setup field office, utilities, leases, and related auto payments.
• Coordinate procurement of water meters and jobsite fuel.
• Assist with obtaining CAD files from the owners.
• Prepare and submit preconstruction paperwork (including Notice of Intents and Material Source Letters).
• Coordinate concrete and asphalt plant setups, including permitting and documentation.
• Assist with project closeout documentation.
• Review and support preparation of LOIs, Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, and Addendums.
• Provide backup support to the Preconstruction Team as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Department Rotation Requirement

• This role requires department rotations to better understand project scopes, conditions, and insight to construction knowledge. You can be used in the following departments:
  • Preconstruction
  • Operations
  • Estimating/Business Development
• This role will require participate in site visits for projects to better understand scope and conditions.
• This role requires time in the field; work hours may vary based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• OR 1-2 years of experience in heavy civil public-sector construction projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Adaptability to changing project needs
• Ability to drive to various projects in the DFW area
• Ability to work from or commute to the North Richland Hills office

Why Join Ragle Inc.?

At Ragle Inc., we are committed to building quality infrastructure, strong partnerships, and long-term careers. We offer a collaborative team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Additional Information

• Ragle Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Professional reference checks are conducted as part of our hiring process.
• Ragle Inc. does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Employment eligibility verification is required.