Preconstruction Project Engineer — Growth Path

Samet; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samet Corporation in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Pre-Construction Project Engineer to help shape projects before they break ground. You will blend hands-on administration with the technical work of cost estimating, scheduling, and design coordination to prepare detailed estimates and life-cycle analyses for building systems.

This role offers growth alongside civil, architectural, structural, and MEP teams, with mentorship through Samet University and opportunities to engage in energy modeling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with a general contractor, full-time or through an internship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Sage Estimating software, and Primavera (or willingness to learn).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in cost estimating, scheduling, and building systems; exposure to energy modeling or LEED a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantitative surveys, and life-cycle cost analyses for building systems (mechanical, plumbing, electrical).
• Assist in developing CPM project schedules.
• Create written scopes of work and conduct thorough reviews of plans and specifications.
• Obtain construction-related permits from local agencies and ensure proper notices are filed and posted.
• Assist with subcontractor solicitation and contracting.
• Update project logs, status reports, and communications.
• Conduct field inspections and help coordinate project delivery.
• Support the estimating and preconstruction teams on assigned tasks, including bid preparation.
• Collaborate with civil, architectural, and structural teams as needed.
• Support energy-modeling studies and LEED-related projects as needed.

Skills

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field

Tools

Sage Estimating

Primavera

SharePoint

Zoom/Teams

Job description

Samet Corporation in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Pre-Construction Project Engineer to help shape projects before they break ground. You will blend hands-on administration with the technical work of cost estimating, scheduling, and design coordination to prepare detailed estimates and life-cycle analyses for building systems.

This role offers growth alongside civil, architectural, structural, and MEP teams, with mentorship through Samet University and opportunities to engage in energy modeling