Senior Preconstruction Project Manager - Wilmington

This position will support our Wilmington, NC regional office.

As Senior Preconstruction Project Manager, you'll lead advanced cost estimation and preconstruction services for complex institutional, commercial, and industrial projects — owning detailed estimates, life cycle analyses, and value engineering studies across mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.

You'll mentor Samet team members, support civil, architectural, and structural preconstruction efforts across multiple projects, and oversee project delivery from scope development through field coordination.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quantitative surveys, life cycle cost analysis studies, and value engineering studies of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems for institutional, commercial, and/or industrial facilities.
• Assist other Samet team members with civil, architectural, and/or structural preconstruction-related services, as required.
• Assist in developing the CPM project schedule.
• Prepare written scopes of work, and conduct detailed plan and specification reviews.
• Conduct field inspections and coordinate project delivery.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field required (civil engineering, construction management, construction technology, etc.).
• 5-7 years of estimating experience in a construction environment.
• Working knowledge of Sage Estimating Software (preferred).
• Previous experience in estimating/project management (preferred).
• Experience preparing detailed energy modeling studies (preferred).
• LEED Accredited Professional (preferred).
• Primavera software scheduling experience (a plus).
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office software, including MS Word and MS Excel (required).

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, walk on rough or uneven surfaces, use hands and fingers to feel or handle equipment and files, reach with hands and arms, drive, bend, talk, see, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb stairs or ladders, balance, kneel, crouch, and turn or twist. The employee may infrequently be required to crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment is in an office and requires frequent, recurring visits to construction sites. The area can fluctuate from low to high noise level. The temperature of the work environment is variable based on location. Frequent travel is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, long correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one, small, and large group situations to Associates or clients of the organization.

Computer Skills: Intermediate skill level in the Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with associates remotely through platforms like Zoom or Teams. Ability to type complex correspondence.

Math Ability: 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 percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to comprehend and execute detailed instructions, both written and oral, using common sense reasoning. Ability to navigate obstacles involving a few concrete variables in conventional situations.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver's license is required.

Why Samet

At Samet, we build more than projects—we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need.

You'll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You'll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you'll do it all The Samet Way: with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build.

If you're ready to grow your career with a company that's invested in your success, we'd love to meet you.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Agencies

Samet Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions and does not permit recruiters or agencies to solicit candidates to our hiring managers or employees. Resumes are only accepted under a signed agreement and a written request from the Director of Talent Strategy for a specific opening; no other Samet Corporation employee is authorized to engage an agency or bind the company. Any resume submitted otherwise becomes the property of Samet Corporation and may be pursued without obligation to pay a fee. All partnership and agreement inquiries must be directed to the Director of Talent Strategy.

Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify.