Area Operations Manager

Gdbgeospatial; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Perks and Discounts

Culture and Awards/Achievements

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking an Area Operations Manager to oversee operations for multiple offices across the US. You will coordinate personnel, equipment, contracts, and budgets, and communicate with senior management to drive efficient, high-quality project delivery.

The role requires 10+ years of surveying/management experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage financial performance and client relationships within a large professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive surveying and management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership to manage operations and staffing for a multi-location area.
• Experience evaluating and managing financial performance of professional services operations.
• Experience in contract negotiations, budgets, and fee estimates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for multiple locations across the US assigned area.
• Coordinate personnel, equipment, contracts and budgets; liaise with regional management.
• Develop and implement operational plans and staffing to enable large-scale projects.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures and production compliance.
• Monitor performance data and staff development; maintain client relationships.
• Represent the company at all levels of operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Contract negotiation

Communication

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license

Professional Engineering License preferred

Job description

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

The Area Operations Manager will oversee the operations for multiple locations throughout the assigned area of the US. The candidate will coordinate all aspects of area operations, including management of personnel, equipment, contracts, and budgets, as well as, communicating with senior management across the region. The ideal candidate will be able to perform these duties satisfactorily.

• Work with Regional Operations Director, Area Director, and Project Management staff within the Area to establish operational plans and staffing levels to develop offices capable of performing multiple large-scale projects
• Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
• Oversee QA/QC procedures and compliance by production staff
• Review performance data (financial, budgets and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
• Monitor and develop professional staff to maximize their potential
• Assist with developing and maintaining positive client relationships
• Serves as Company representative at all levels of operations
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring to SAM

• 10+ years of progressive surveying and management experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage operations and staffing for a multi-location Area
• Successful experience in evaluating and managing the financial performance of professional services operations
• Successful experience in contract negotiations, budgets, and fee estimates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements

• Professional Land Surveyor license and or Professional Engineering License preferred

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage 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 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms