Preconstruction Project Manager: Design & Bid Lead

Samet Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samet Corporation seeks a Pre-Construction Project Manager I in Savannah, GA to translate early designs into buildable estimates and guide projects from concept to contract. You’ll work with design teams, subcontractors, and development staff to win the right work and set up projects for successful construction.

You will conduct take-offs, prepare multiple stages of cost estimates, and manage bid processes while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting proposals and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2–4 years of related experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and construction processes
• Understanding of design-build, design-bid-build, and CM at risk delivery methods
• Experience with cost estimating principles and quantity take-off procedures
• Proficiency with MS Office 365, Zoom, and Teams
• Experience with MC² or similar estimating software
• Knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera, SureTrak)
• Familiarity with BIM and project collaboration platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for cost/design issues
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with subs/vendors
• Flexibility in fast-paced construction environments
• Self-motivation and proactive project movement

Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs and develop quantities for conceptual and preliminary cost estimates using 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 design concepts and requirements, and review documents for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Set up and run vendor/subcontractor bid solicitation, targeting three bids per trade for full bid-day coverage.
• Build and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships that give Samet a competitive edge.
• Assist in preparing proposal responses for strategic project pursuits, and support sales presentations to prospective clients as needed.
• Attend planning and kickoff meetings with project development staff to review scope and shape project approach.
• Provide weekly project status updates to the Sr. Director of Pre-Construction Services to keep proposals on deadline.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between design teams, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Prepare written scopes of work and technical specifications for procurement of design and consulting services.
• Develop value engineering and alternative cost proposals for client review and consideration.
• Document meetings and prepare written correspondence to keep project scope clear and teams accountable.
• Coordinate with administrative staff to make plans and specifications available through internal systems and plan rooms, and schedule and monitor completion of design documents from design partners.
• Identify risks tied to cost estimating and design integration, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Participate in project turnover meetings to transfer projects from pre-construction to construction.
• Maintain and update historical cost data to improve future estimates and department efficiency.
• Stay current on industry trends, building codes, regulations, and innovative construction approaches.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Proactive/work-ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MC²

Estimating software

Primavera

SureTrak

BIM technologies

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Zoom/Teams

Job description

Samet Corporation seeks a Pre-Construction Project Manager I in Savannah, GA to translate early designs into buildable estimates and guide projects from concept to contract. You’ll work with design teams, subcontractors, and development staff to win the right work and set up projects for successful construction.

You will conduct take-offs, prepare multiple stages of cost estimates, and manage bid processes while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting proposals and presentations.