Pre-Construction Manager

Since 1993, Ragle Inc. has completed numerous construction projects across Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. We specialize in highway and bridge construction while also performing work in deep excavation, grading, and pipe work. Our success is built on safety, quality, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Ragle Inc. is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead the transition of newly awarded projects from estimating through project startup while overseeing ongoing preconstruction and administrative support for active projects.

This position will lead a team of Preconstruction Engineers and Preconstruction Administrators and oversee procurement, contracts, compliance documentation, project setup, and process improvement. The Preconstruction Manager will work closely with Estimating, Project Management, Field Operations, Legal, project owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are properly prepared for successful execution.

Procurement & Project Startup

• 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

Estimating-to-Operations Handover

• 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

Project Administration & Compliance

• 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

Contracts & Process Improvement

• 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 Standard Operating…