Survey Project Manager

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 As a Survey Project Manager, you'll spearhead the management and reporting of budgets and resource allocation, serving as the primary liaison between SAM and our clients.

You'll oversee the day-to-day operations of field and office staff across various land survey projects, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery of project milestones.

Your responsibilities will include: Leading land survey projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to company quality standards and client requirements Playing a pivotal role in planning and implementing procedures to enhance operational efficiency Crafting and managing proposals, budgets, schedules, invoices, and contracts Authorizing and validating plats, field notes, and control drawings as necessary Strategizing work plans and staffing needs for multiple survey projects Engaging in business development endeavors and nurturing client relationships Delivering compelling presentations to clients and key stakeholders Facilitating smooth communication with sub-consultants and other business partners Providing assistance to other operational units as required Maintaining transparent financial reporting, including AR/WIP and billing cycles Advocating for company interests during meetings and industry events Undertaking additional responsibilities to advance the Company's strategic objectives Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the success and growth of our survey projects, driving excellence in service delivery and fostering enduring client partnerships What You Bring to SAM Bachelor's degree in related discipline/and or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large scale projects Strong proficiency with or understanding of tools such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, Geopack, MS Office Suite 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 troubleshoot issues and problem solve on the fly Ability to meet or exceed aggressive deadlines while maintaining teamwork and collaboration with others Professional License, or ability to obtain quickly preferred Our Perks Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions

• Work-life balance is on us Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available) Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) - Accrual starts immediately 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5% Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program

• Your mental health is our priority No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!) Trainings throughout the year

• Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year Passion for our Community

• You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program Our Culture Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee's development is instrumental to our success.
  
  Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry's leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU! EEO SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

Bachelor's degree in related discipline/and or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large scale projects Strong proficiency with or understanding of tools such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, Geopack, MS Office Suite 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 troubleshoot issues and problem solve on the fly Ability to meet or exceed aggressive deadlines while maintaining teamwork and collaboration with others Professional License, or ability to obtain quickly preferred

As a Survey Project Manager, you'll spearhead the management and reporting of budgets and resource allocation, serving as the primary liaison between SAM and our clients.

You'll oversee the day-to-day operations of field and office staff across various land survey projects, ensuring seamless execution and timely delivery of project milestones.

Your responsibilities will include: Leading land survey projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to company quality standards and client requirements Playing a pivotal role in planning and implementing procedures to enhance operational efficiency Crafting and managing proposals, budgets, schedules, invoices, and contracts Authorizing and validating plats, field notes, and control drawings as necessary Strategizing work plans and staffing needs for multiple survey projects Engaging in business development endeavors and nurturing client relationships Delivering compelling presentations to clients and key stakeholders Facilitating smooth communication with sub-consultants and other business partners Providing assistance to other operational units as required Maintaining transparent financial reporting, including AR/WIP and billing cycles Advocating for company interests during meetings and industry events Undertaking additional responsibilities to advance the Company's strategic objectives Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the success and growth of our survey projects, driving excellence in service delivery and fostering enduring client partnerships