Pre-Construction Project Manager - Savannah

Samet Corporation • Savannah, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-Construction Project Manager I supports Samet’s Savannah, Georgia office by coordinating professional design services and providing cost estimating and technical expertise during project development. The role handles quantity take-offs, cost estimates, subcontractor bid coverage, design coordination, and project communication to support successful project starts. The position also contributes to client proposals, value engineering, risk mitigation, design-document coordination, and the transfer of projects from pre-construction to construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of building codes, regulations, and construction processes.
• Knowledge of construction project delivery methods, including Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk.
• Experience with cost-estimating principles and quantity take-off procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera, SureTrak, or similar.
• Familiarity with project collaboration platforms and BIM technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to address cost- and design-related issues.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying technical concepts to varied stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and foster a positive work culture.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with subcontractors and vendors.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Motivation and ability to proactively move projects forward.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos; write complex correspondence; and communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills, ability to communicate remotely using Zoom or Teams, and ability to type complex correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to comprehend and execute detailed written and oral instructions using common-sense reasoning and navigate conventional situations involving a few concrete variables.
• Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including regularly lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MC² estimating software or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs and develop quantities for conceptual and preliminary cost estimates using computer-based estimating software.
• Prepare accurate conceptual, preliminary, and contract cost estimates, including general conditions, site development, and building systems.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers to understand project design concepts and requirements.
• Review and analyze design documents for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Solicit vendor and subcontractor bids to achieve adequate bid-day coverage, with a goal of three bids per trade.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Assist in preparing proposal responses for strategic project pursuits.
• Attend planning and kickoff meetings with project development staff to review scope and develop project approaches.
• Provide weekly project status information to the Senior Director of Pre-Construction Services to meet proposal deadlines.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among design teams, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Prepare written scopes of work and technical specifications for procuring design and consulting services.
• Develop value-engineering or alternative-cost proposals for client review.
• Document meetings and prepare correspondence to clarify project scope and team accountability.
• Coordinate with administrative staff to make plans and specifications available through internal systems and plan rooms.
• Schedule and monitor the completion of design documents from design partners.
• Identify cost-estimating and design-integration risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist with and attend sales presentations to prospective clients as required.
• Participate in project turnover meetings to transfer projects from pre-construction to construction.
• Maintain and update historical cost data to support future estimates and department efficiency.
• Stay current with industry trends, building codes, regulations, and innovative construction approaches.

Benefits

• Tools, training, and trust to take on responsibility early and grow professionally.
• Structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders.
• Meaningful project work and support from an award-winning safety culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level