Project Manager I - Savannah

Samet Corporation • Savannah, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I is based out of Samet’s Savannah, Georgia regional office and manages construction project delivery from preconstruction through closeout. The role is responsible for keeping budgets, schedules, quality, and project requirements on track while building client relationships and mentoring project engineers, coordinators, and junior project managers. The work includes commercial and other construction projects and involves frequent travel and recurring visits to construction sites, in addition to office work.

The position supports procurement and design completion, project planning, contract and risk management, subcontractor and supplier selection, cost projections, change management, scheduling, safety, document control, owner reporting, and project closeout. The Project Manager maintains project records and logs, coordinates trade partners and stakeholders, and works to meet client expectations and company standards.

Samet describes a culture focused on integrity, quality, safety, employee growth, and taking on responsibility. Professional development is supported through Samet University and Builders Building Builders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or comparable relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience managing commercial, industrial, education, multi-family, or healthcare construction projects.
• Strong leadership, management, and computer skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 30-Hour OSHA certification.
• Ability to exceed client expectations and solve problems expeditiously.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to conducting business honestly and supporting company values.
• Ability to identify root causes, gather information from multiple sources, and make timely decisions.
• Ability to embrace change, handle pressure, and take on new responsibilities.
• Clear written and oral communication skills and effective presentation abilities.
• Drive to seek better methods and creative solutions.
• Effective time management and systematic work processes.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office and SharePoint; ability to communicate remotely using platforms such as Zoom or Teams and type complex correspondence.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions and correspondence, write complex correspondence, and communicate effectively in individual and group settings.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to comprehend and execute detailed written and oral instructions and use common-sense reasoning to navigate conventional situations involving a few concrete variables.
• Ability to perform the described physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• LEED Green Associate accreditation status.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project procurement strategy, trade partner solicitation, quantitative take-offs, and development of general conditions.
• Manage designers and design and procurement completion for negotiated, design-build, or construction management at-risk projects.
• Support sales presentations and develop and maintain client relationships before, during, and after construction.
• Participate in developing Project Management Plans, including teamwork plans and responsibility matrices.
• Develop job cost codes and buyout strategies to maximize project profit potential.
• Create detailed project schedules using company software, including work breakdown structures suited to owner contract requirements.
• Understand contract terms, payment requirements, schedule demands, risk elements, plans, specifications, and other project requirements.
• Create scopes of work and prepare purchase orders and subcontracts within established signature policy limits.
• Implement subcontractor and supplier prequalification and risk management plans.
• Ensure required bonds and insurance coverage are in place before work begins, and file required contract notices, lien agent notices, and project statements within specified timeframes.
• Ensure subcontracts are executed before on-site work begins.
• Mentor junior project managers, engineers, and coordinators, providing direction and supporting team autonomy.
• Maintain client relationships in line with account management plans and target strong client survey ratings.
• Treat trade partners fairly and develop relationships for future company benefit.
• Prepare cost projections and cash flow forecasts and implement change management processes.
• Conduct pre-installation meetings, implement Never Fail guidelines, and maintain document control processes.
• Prepare monthly owner status reports and document project meetings and conversations.
• Maintain project system modules and logs in Prolog, including change, drawing, specification, submittal, and RFI logs.
• Update and distribute master construction schedules monthly, manage schedule changes and corrective actions, and hold trade partners accountable for milestone dates.
• Maintain record documents and as-built drawings for owner turnover.
• Prepare punch lists and coordinate completion with trade partners, designers, and owners.
• Conduct 11-month project walkthroughs and correct non-compliant work.
• Ensure site-specific safety plans and work scope safety plans are in place and followed.
• Promote safe work practices and work with subcontractors to improve their safety programs.

Benefits

• Structured professional development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders.
• Training and tools to support employee growth and early responsibility.
• Award-winning safety culture.

What This Job Offers

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