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Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

The Senior Survey Project Manager oversees multiple Project Managers and large-scale land surveying projects while serving as a strategic leader within the organization. This role partners with Market Leads and senior leadership to expand SAM’s market share, drive operational excellence, and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the surveying industry.

Key Responsibilities

+ Establish work plans, staffing needs, and resource allocation for multiple complex land survey projects

+ Oversee the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC procedures

+ Identify, plan, and implement processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and project delivery

+ Review performance data, including financials, budgets, and productivity reports, to monitor progress and ensure profitability

+ Mentor and develop Project Managers and technical staff to maximize team performance and professional growth

+ Prepare RFQs, fee proposals, and other business development documentation

+ Collaborate with Market Leads and Market Managers to create strategies for expanding client relationships and market presence

+ Develop and deliver presentations to clients, agencies, and key stakeholders

+ Foster strong relationships with sub-consultants, partners, and internal teams to ensure seamless collaboration

+ Provide leadership support to other operational units as needed

+ Represent SAM at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows

What You Bring to SAM

+ 7+ years of industry related work experience in a professional or management capacity

+ Bachelor’s degree in related discipline/and or equivalent experience

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly define assignments/deliverables to team members

+ Ability to oversee, mentor and motivate a project team

+ Ability to meet or exceed aggressive deadlines while maintaining teamwork and collaboration with others

+ Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large scale land survey projects

+ Demonstrated leadership skills to manage multiple registered surveyors, technicians and field crews to deliver multi-disciplinary projects

+ Demonstrated success in business development, marketing, and networking

+ Successful experience in contract negotiations, budgets, and fee estimates

+ Professional License preferred

Our Perks

+ **Health and Wellness Benefits:** BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

+ **Financial Benefits:** Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

+ **Work-Life Balance:** Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families

+ **Professional Development:** Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program

+ **Perks and Discounts:** Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks

+ **Culture and Awards/Achievements:** SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

+ 7+ years of industry related work experience in a professional or management capacity

+ Bachelor’s degree in related discipline/and or equivalent experience

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly define assignments/deliverables to team members

+ Ability to oversee, mentor and motivate a project team

+ Ability to meet or exceed aggressive deadlines while maintaining teamwork and collaboration with others

+ Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large scale land survey projects

+ Demonstrated leadership skills to manage multiple registered surveyors, technicians and field crews to deliver multi-disciplinary projects

+ Demonstrated success in business development, marketing, and networking

+ Successful experience in contract negotiations, budgets, and fee estimates

+ Professional License preferred

The Senior Survey Project Manager oversees multiple Project Managers and large-scale land surveying projects while serving as a strategic leader within the organization. This role partners with Market Leads and senior leadership to expand SAM’s market share, drive operational excellence, and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the surveying industry.

Key Responsibilities

+ Establish work plans, staffing needs, and resource allocation for multiple complex land survey projects

+ Oversee the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC procedures

+ Identify, plan, and implement processes and systems to improve operational efficiency and project delivery

+ Review performance data, including financials, budgets, and productivity reports, to monitor progress and ensure profitability

+ Mentor and develop Project Managers and technical staff to maximize team performance and professional growth

+ Prepare RFQs, fee proposals, and other business development documentation

+ Collaborate with Market Leads and Market Managers to create strategies for expanding client relationships and market presence

+ Develop and deliver presentations to clients, agencies, and key stakeholders

+ Foster strong relationships with sub-consultants, partners, and internal teams to ensure seamless collaboration

+ Provide leadership support to other operational units as needed

+ Represent SAM at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows