Senior Survey Project Manager
Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).
By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.
Your Impact at SAM:SAM is hiring a Senior Survey Project Manager for the Central to Eastern, PA Region. This position has the ability for remote work.
A Senior Survey 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
- 7+ years of industry related work experience in a professional or management capacity
- Professioanl Licensure preferred, but not required
- Subsurface Utility Engineering experience preferred, but not required
- 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
- 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