Senior Preconstruction Manager – Heavy Civil

Ragle Inc; North Richland Hills (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Career Growth Opportunities

Team Collaboration

Job summary

Ragle Inc. in North Richland Hills, TX, is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to drive the transition of awarded projects from estimating through startup, while leading preconstruction and administrative support for active projects across the DFW area.

The role manages a team of Preconstruction Engineers and Administrators, coordinating procurement, contracts, compliance, and project setup to ensure readiness and successful startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, OR equivalent experience in heavy civil public-sector construction
• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil public-sector construction, including preconstruction, procurement, contract administration, project administration, or project management
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring technical and administrative staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for newly awarded projects
• Participate in procurement, estimate handover, project readiness, and preconstruction meetings
• Coordinate Letters of Intent (LOIs), Subcontracts, and Purchase Orders to support timely project startup
• Own and maintain Project Startup Checklists and project contact lists
• Oversee project setup, including submittal registers, subcontractor and supplier information, and Procore setup
• Coordinate jobsite setup needs, including staging areas, field offices, utilities, leases, water meters, fuel, and concrete/asphalt plant setup and permitting
• Ensure required preconstruction documentation is prepared and submitted to project owners, including SWPPP Notices of Intent, Material Source Letters, railroad permits, and other required documentation
• Partner with Estimating from project award through project readiness
• Assist with securing outstanding subcontractor and supplier quotes for newly awarded projects
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify project requirements, long-lead items, risks, and startup needs
• Coordinate with project owners and Ragle's bonding and insurance providers to support contract execution
• Prepare project teams for Estimate Handover and Project Readiness meetings
• Oversee and maintain Master Pricing Lists for construction materials
• Oversee administrative support for active projects from startup through closeout
• Ensure subcontractor approval documentation is prepared and submitted to TxDOT and other project owners
• Monitor Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for subcontractors and suppliers
• Oversee certified payroll compliance and LCP Tracker requirements
• Ensure required TxDOT bulletin board documentation is maintained
• Coordinate credit applications, sales tax exemption forms, and required railroad training documentation
• Maintain organized, accurate, and compliant project records
• Serve as a liaison between project owners and Ragle/Select teams regarding contract and administrative matters
• Oversee project closeout documentation
• Prepare, review, and manage LOIs, Purchase Orders, Subcontracts, Service Agreements, Addendums, and related contract documentation
• Coordinate with Legal on Master Contracts, Purchase Orders, Service Agreements, and other contractual documents
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline contract drafting and preconstruction workflows
• Maintain and continuously improve department SOPs
• Review and update existing SOPs as processes, systems, and business needs change
• Develop new procedures and processes to improve department efficiency, accuracy, and consistency
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop Preconstruction Engineers and Preconstruction Administrators
• Assign and balance workloads across newly awarded and active projects
• Review team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Support the professional development of Preconstruction Engineers, including exposure to Preconstruction, Operations, Estimating, and Business Development
• Promote accountability, communication, and continuous improvement within the department
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

DocuSign

LCP Tracker

Job description

Ragle Inc. in North Richland Hills, TX, is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to drive the transition of awarded projects from estimating through startup, while leading preconstruction and administrative support for active projects across the DFW area.

The role manages a team of Preconstruction Engineers and Administrators, coordinating procurement, contracts, compliance, and project setup to ensure readiness and successful startup.