Project Engineer II

This position is based out of our Savannah, GA regional office.

As a Project Engineer II, you'll take on advanced coordination and execution of the administrative and technical work behind our projects — supporting Project Managers and mentoring junior engineers along the way.

You’ll help deliver projects The Samet Way, keeping budgets, schedules, and quality standards on track while exceeding client expectations at every step.

• Coordinate and perform complex administrative activities for construction project planning and execution.
• Provide advanced technical assistance to Project Manager(s) and project teams.
• Support project delivery within established budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Ensure client expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
• Master and apply Samet systems, processes, and software for successful project delivery.
• Maintain and update project documentation, reports, and communication systems.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor junior engineers on company systems and procedures.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential issues or delays.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Support quality control and safety compliance initiatives.
• Facilitate effective communication between all project stakeholders.
• Obtain construction‑related permits from local agencies.
• Assist with subcontractor solicitation and contracting.
• Ensure proper notices are filed and posted.
• Update a variety of project logs, status reports, and communications.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the project team.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of construction industry experience.
• Experience working with a general contractor, either in a full‑time role or through an internship.
• Proven experience in project coordination and administrative functions.
• Strong proficiency with construction management software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments.
• Experience with scheduling software (Primavera, Microsoft Project).
• Knowledge of construction codes, regulations, and safety standards.
• Construction project management certification (a plus).

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 must 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.

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.

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.