What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Estimator position at Ragle Inc?
🚧 Junior Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction
📍 Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
💼 Full-Time | $70,000 – $80,000 annually
Since 1993, Ragle, Inc. has delivered high-quality heavy civil construction projects across Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Our core expertise includes highway and bridge construction, along with deep excavation, grading, and pipe work. We pride ourselves on meeting contractual commitments while delivering economic value through the experience and dedication of our teams.
We are excited to add a Junior Estimator to our DFW Heavy Highway Division. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional or recent graduate who is eager to grow within an established company offering long-term advancement opportunities.
🔧 What You’ll Do
- Assist with coordinating estimating efforts for assigned bids and projects
- Review drawings, specifications, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope
- Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare discipline-specific estimates
- Incorporate historical cost data, productivity reports, and subcontract information
- Support risk assessment and contract management activities
- Consult with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve estimating issues
- Evaluate design options and recommend cost-effective solutions
- Prepare bid packages and support vendor/subcontractor selection
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including DBE and affirmative action requirements
🎓 What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
- 1 year of heavy civil estimating experience preferred (not required)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret construction drawings
- Familiarity with construction methods and terminology
- Solid math and analytical skills
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated team player eager to learn and grow
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience with HeavyBid, MS Project, Primavera, or estimating databases is a plus
📌 Additional Information
- Ragle, Inc. does not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
- Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify
- Professional reference checks are conducted to confirm job-related experience
- Ragle, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000