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 :

A Senior Geomatics Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple project managers, overseeing large, complex land survey projects, working with Market Leads and senior leadership to increase market share and acting as the subject matter expert for their industry.

Establish work plan and staffing requirements for multiple large-scale land survey projects

Oversees writing of scope, budget, and QAQC

Identify and participate in planning and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency

Review performance data (financial, budgets, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels

Monitor and develop professional staff to maximize their potential

Develop RFQs and fee proposals

Work with Market Leads and Market Managers to establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the market area

Develop and conduct presentations to clients and other critical stakeholders

Effectively interface with sub-consultants and as well as other business relationships

Provide support to other operational units as needed

Represent company interests while in meetings and trade shows as needed

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

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