Survey Project Manager
About the job
- At least 5 years of industry-related work experience in a professional or management capacity.
- Hold a Professional Land Surveyor license in Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, or Colorado.
- Have a bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate project or phase management experience on large-scale projects.
- Have proficiency with or understanding of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geopak, ORD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Be able to clearly communicate project assignments and deliverables to team members.
- Be able to oversee, mentor, and motivate a project team.
- Be able to troubleshoot issues and solve problems.
- Be able to meet or exceed deadlines while maintaining quality, teamwork, and collaboration.
- 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.
- 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 and report project financials to the leadership team.
- Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the company's strategic goals.
- Local candidates are preferred; relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates seeking to move to Phoenix and obtain licensure.
About the company
SAM Companies provides end-to-end geospatial data solutions and construction-phase services. Its core offering, Managed Geospatial Services (MGS), collects data with aerial, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR, photogrammetry, and unmanned systems, turning it into actionable intelligence. The firm also delivers subsurface utility engineering, GIS, utility coordination, and construction services through SAM-Construction Services, creating a single point of contact for surveying, mapping, and project oversight. It stands as one of North America’s largest full-service geospatial and construction firms, growing through organic expansion and numerous acquisitions to tackle large-scale projects with the goal of reducing risk and improving decision-making for critical infrastructure.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$36.7M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New Mountain Capital’s July 2026 majority investment adds capital for expansion and hiring.
- Wilson & Associates’ August 2026 deal deepens SAM’s Southeast footprint and Tennessee reach.
- Ameren’s April 2026 deployment and Con Edison’s January 2026 pilot validate technical demand.
What critics are saying
- SAM’s 19 acquisitions and 2026 Wilson integration create messy systems and culture clashes.
- SAM depends on large utilities buying project work, so revenue tracks customer capex timing.
- Esri, Trimble, and utility in-house teams can compress SAM into a replaceable services vendor.
What makes SAM unique
- SAM spans surveying, SUE, inspection, GIS, and digital data in one platform.
- SAM serves 20 of the top 25 U.S. utilities after 19 acquisitions.
- Ameren and Con Edison use SAM’s CIM-based workflows for grid modernization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Phone/Internet Stipend
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays