Senior 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

The Survey Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing multiple land survey projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Serving as the primary liaison between SAM and our clients, this role blends technical expertise with strong leadership, operational management, and business development skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage land survey projects from initiation through completion, ensuring all deliverables meet company standards and client requirements.

• Prepare and manage project proposals, budgets, schedules, contracts, and billings to ensure overall project success

• Monitor and report on project financials, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Work in Progress (WIP), and billing cycles.

• Establish work plans, determine staffing needs, and allocate resources across multiple concurrent projects

• Provide technical oversight, including signing and sealing plats, field notes, and control drawings as required.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication, presentations, and business development efforts

• Represent SAM at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows to support business growth

• Collaborate with sub-consultants, internal teams, and external partners to ensure seamless project execution

• Mentor and support staff through training, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to broader company initiatives and support other operational teams as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned to help achieve company goals

What You Bring to SAM

• 5+ years of industry related work experience in a professional or management capacity
• 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 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, 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