Pre-Construction Leadership - Talent Pool

Pre-Construction Leadership

Samet Corporation | Greensboro, NC
· Raleigh, NC
· Charlotte, NC
· Wilmington, NC
· Charleston, SC
· Savannah, GA

This is an evergreen talent-pipeline posting open across all six Samet offices — not a specific, currently open position.

Great careers rarely start with perfect timing. That's why we like to meet strong pre-construction leaders before a seat opens up. Applying here puts you on our radar across all six Samet offices—so when the right opportunity fits, whether that's now or a few months down the road, we already know you and you already know us. No perfect timing required;

we'd just love to start the conversation.

Preconstruction leadership at Samet sets the strategy that wins work and the standards that deliver it. In these roles, you lead complex preconstruction from pursuit through design completion and construction handoff—directing estimating, design coordination, procurement, and client relationships to favorably shape how clients see Samet.

You'll build and develop high-performing preconstruction teams, negotiate the agreements that protect the company, and drive the innovation that keeps Samet competitive. If you want to own preconstruction at a regional or executive level, this is where you lead.

Levels & Experience

• Pre-Construction Project Executive — A senior leader overseeing multiple large-scale preconstruction efforts from pursuit through handoff — leading proposals, design reviews, value engineering, contract negotiations, and client relationships. Typically 10+ years of progressive construction experience with significant preconstruction leadership; engineering or construction-related degree and LEED preferred.
• Director of Pre-Construction Services — Leads and directs all preconstruction activities for the region — strategy, estimating standards, design coordination, departmental budget, and team development — and owns the handoff to construction. Typically 10–15 years of progressive experience with significant leadership in preconstruction, estimating, or project management.

What You'll Do

• Lead strategic project pursuits and business development to expand market presence and competitive positioning.
• Oversee multiple large-scale preconstruction projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery excellence and client satisfaction.
• Direct preparation and presentation of comprehensive proposals — conceptual estimates, schedules, and value engineering alternatives.
• Establish and standardize estimating formats, databases, and historical cost data for accurate conceptual-through-final estimates.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Establish design coordination processes that integrate design concepts with construction feasibility across all phases.
• Manage design schedules and deliverables with civil, architectural, structural, MEP, and specialty partners.
• Lead design reviews and constructability analysis to resolve issues before construction.
• Review and negotiate owner contracts, teaming agreements, and professional service agreements to ensure favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate standardized project turnover from preconstruction award through permits and construction mobilization.
• Manage preconstruction budgets and departmental performance metrics, including monthly estimated-versus-actual cost analysis.
• Prepare project pipeline reports, performance summaries, and budget analyses for executive leadership.
• Build, mentor, and develop the preconstruction team, fostering succession planning and a collaborative culture.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering (mechanical, electrical, or civil), construction management, or a related field.
• 10–15+ years of progressive construction experience with significant preconstruction, estimating, or project management leadership.
• Proven track record managing large, complex projects from conception through completion.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods, building systems, codes, regulations, and delivery methods (Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, CM at Risk, IPD).
• Strong expertise in cost estimating, quantity…