Ragle Inc

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Location: North Richland Hills, Tx

Job description:

Since 1993 Ragle Incorporated has completed numerous construction projects in the States of Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Ragle, Inc. concentrates primarily on highway and bridge construction but also performs work in deep excavation, grading and pipe work. We value our reputation for meeting contractual commitments while achieving economic results for our clients. Ragle, Inc. uses their highly experienced personnel to complete projects to the owner's satisfaction.

We are very pleased to announce that Ragle Inc. is seeking a  Jr. Estimator  who is interested in working for an established company with great advancement opportunities. Our Dallas / Fort Worth Heavy Highway Division is seeking team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented individuals who are looking for new learning experiences, and a desire to contribute to our clients’ success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project as assigned.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Perform Risk and Contract Management responsibilities as required, review/incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Obtain knowledge of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project to meet affirmative action requirements and DBE requirements, review list of work to be performed by subcontractors.
• Review final estimate and apply strategic cost factors if necessary.
• Prepare bids, select vendors and/or subcontractors and determine cost-effectiveness of projects to be bid.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 1+ years of heavy civil estimating experience is preferred but not required.
• Accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Strong attention to detail
• Have the ability to visualize the finished product from the drawings and other documents provided.
• Familiarity with construction work and terminology
• Good basic mathematical comprehension
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Be a self-motivated enthusiastic team player willing to work with others and adopt new ideas and methods
• Good computer skills including an operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Heavy Bid estimating, project scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera) and databases will be an advantage

Additional Information

• Ragle Inc. does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.
• Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify and conduct professional reference checks to confirm job related experience.
• Ragle Inc. provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Ragle Inc. is not accepting unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies.