Preconstruction Project Manager I, II, & Senior - Talent Pool

About the role

Pre-Construction Project Managers shape how clients experience Samet before a shovel hits the ground. You'll coordinate professional design services, build accurate conceptual-through-contract cost estimates, run value engineering, and manage the design and bidding process, turning ideas and budgets into buildable, fundable projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate conceptual, preliminary, and contract cost estimates — including general conditions, site development, and building systems — using computer-based estimating software.
• Perform quantitative take-offs and detailed quantitative surveys, and maintain historical cost data to improve future estimates.
• Develop life-cycle cost analyses and value engineering studies, including for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Lead preparation of preconstruction proposals and negotiate professional service agreements with architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Develop conceptual budgets and preliminary/CPM schedules, and monitor design schedules against project milestones.
• Set up and execute vendor/subcontractor bidder solicitation (goal of three bids per trade) and coordinate bid-day activities and market coverage.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers to understand design concepts and ensure constructability and code compliance.
• Review and analyze design documents for accuracy, completeness, and constructability, and complete drawing coordination reviews.
• Write detailed scopes of work and technical specifications, and reconcile client program against design scope.
• Identify risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies for cost and design integration.
• Attend and lead sales presentations to prospective clients, and document meetings and commitments for accountability.
• Use BIM technologies and project collaboration platforms to drive efficiency, and stay current on materials, systems, codes, and trends.
• Attend project turnover meetings to transition projects to construction, and mentor junior preconstruction staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Pre-construction, estimating, or design coordination experience appropriate to the level (see Levels & Experience above).
• Proficiency in estimating software (MC², Sage, or similar), project management tools, and BIM technologies.
• Experience developing and managing CPM schedules in Primavera or similar.
• Knowledge of construction project delivery methods (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM at Risk, IPD).
• Strong understanding of building codes, regulations, and construction processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 with advanced Excel and presentation skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to build and mentor teams (at the senior levels).
• LEED accreditation and energy-modeling experience (preferred at senior levels).

Qualifications

• A primarily office-based role with frequent, recurring visits to active construction sites.
• Frequent travel is required.
• Regularly required to sit, walk (including on rough or uneven surfaces), use hands and fingers to handle equipment and files, reach, drive, bend, talk, see, and hear; occasionally required to stand, climb stairs or ladders, balance, kneel, crouch, or twist, and infrequently to crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.

Skills

• Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (advanced Excel) and SharePoint, with estimating software (MC²/Sage), scheduling software (Primavera), and BIM/collaboration platforms.
• Able to collaborate via Zoom or Teams and type complex correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Able to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw valid conclusions; interpret plans, specifications, and technical requirements to resolve complex preconstruction challenges.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies based on project needs.