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 at SAM, you will lead the successful execution of complex land surveying projects from kickoff to closeout, delivering high-quality results that exceed client expectations. In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring project milestones, budgets, and standards are met across multiple active sites. You’ll oversee both field and office operations, mentor a high-performing team, and play a key role in business development through proposal writing and relationship management. This position offers the opportunity to make a strategic impact, grow into senior leadership roles such as Department Manager, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects in sectors like renewable energy and electric utilities.

• Lead and manage land survey projects from start to finish, while ensuring services meet company quality standards, client specifications, and state standards.

• Participate in planning and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency.

• Support high-impact infrastructure projects in sectors such as renewables, energy, and electric utilities.

• Develop and manage proposals, budgets, schedules, billings, and contracts.

• Sign and seal plats, field notes and control drawings as required.

• Establish project management plans and staffing for multiple land survey projects.

• Participate in local industry networking functions and maintain strong client relationships.

• Provide support to other internal operational units as needed.

• Manage project financial performance and provide reporting and updates to leadership.

• Take ownership of team performance and development with the potential to advance into a Department Manager role.

• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals.

What You Bring to SAM

• 5+ years of professional experience in land surveying with demonstrated project and/or team management responsibilities.

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Proven success managing large-scale survey projects and project teams.

• Strong proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geopak, ORD, and MS Office Suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly state project assignments/deliverables to team members.

• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentorship and team growth.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines, solve problems in real-time, and maintain high-quality standards under pressure.

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, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

• Work-Life Balance: 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

Salary Maximum

USD $200,000.00/per year

Salary Minimum

USD $100,000.00/per year

• 5+ years of professional experience in land surveying with demonstrated project and/or team management responsibilities.

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Proven success managing large-scale survey projects and project teams.

• Strong proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geopak, ORD, and MS Office Suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly state project assignments/deliverables to team members.

• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentorship and team growth.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines, solve problems in real-time, and maintain high-quality standards under pressure.

As a Survey Project Manager at SAM, you will lead the successful execution of complex land surveying projects from kickoff to closeout, delivering high-quality results that exceed client expectations. In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring project milestones, budgets, and standards are met across multiple active sites. You’ll oversee both field and office operations, mentor a high-performing team, and play a key role in business development through proposal writing and relationship management. This position offers the opportunity to make a strategic impact, grow into senior leadership roles such as Department Manager, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects in sectors like renewable energy and electric utilities.

• Lead and manage land survey projects from start to finish, while ensuring services meet company quality standards, client specifications, and state standards.

• Participate in planning and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency.

• Support high-impact infrastructure projects in sectors such as renewables, energy, and electric utilities.

• Develop and manage proposals, budgets, schedules, billings, and contracts.

• Sign and seal plats, field notes and control drawings as required.

• Establish project management plans and staffing for multiple land survey projects.

• Participate in local industry networking functions and maintain strong client relationships.

• Provide support to other internal operational units as needed.

• Manage project financial performance and provide reporting and updates to leadership.

• Take ownership of team performance and development with the potential to advance into a Department Manager role.

• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals.