Preconstruction Project Engineer

RNGD; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RNGD in Metairie, LA is seeking a Preconstruction Project Engineer to help develop accurate, competitive preconstruction deliverables while building practical knowledge of estimating, scope analysis, and project planning. You will perform quantity takeoffs, review drawings and specifications, and assist with trade partner outreach under the guidance of experienced managers.

This early-career role emphasizes coaching and growing independence as you contribute to proposals, cost analyses,

Qualifications

• Pursuit and preconstruction coordination experience preferred.
• Ability to review drawings and specifications.
• Basic estimating knowledge or interest in cost planning.

Responsibilities

• Pursuit and preconstruction coordination support including schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare materials for kickoff, design, estimate-review, bid, and coordination meetings.
• Document decisions and action items, and distribute information to stakeholders.

Job description

About the Company

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Preconstruction Project Engineer that will support the development of accurate, competitive, and well-coordinated preconstruction deliverables while building practical knowledge of estimating, construction documents, scopes of work, trade partner engagement, and project planning. Success in this role means assigned work is accurate, organized, and completed on time; missing information and scope concerns are identified early; stakeholders receive reliable information; and open items receive consistent follow-through. Final pricing, commercial decisions, trade partner selections, and client commitments remain with the appropriate preconstruction leaders.

This is an early-career role designed for someone with foundational estimating experience who wants to develop broader expertise in cost planning, scope analysis, constructability, bid coordination, and project development. Working under the guidance of Preconstruction Managers, Estimators, and other experienced team members, the Preconstruction Project Engineer completes assigned work with increasing independence while receiving continued coaching and review.

This role supports projects from pursuit and early design through estimate development, proposal submission, and turnover to Operations. Responsibilities include quantity takeoffs, drawing and specification review, scope development, trade partner outreach, proposal comparison, cost analysis, preconstruction documentation, and milestone coordination.

Core Responsibilities

• Pursuit and Preconstruction Coordination Support

• • Support pursuit and preconstruction schedules, milestones, deliverables, and assigned coordination activities.
  • Prepare materials for kickoff, design, estimate-review, bid, and coordination meetings.
  • Participate in meetings, document decisions and action items, and distribute information to the appropriate stakeholders.