Phase Manager — Geospatial & Construction Project Lead

SAM; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Financial benefits

Work-life balance

Professional development

Perks and discounts

Culture and awards

Job summary

SAM is seeking a skilled project manager in Columbia, South Carolina, to oversee various project aspects, including staffing and budgeting. The successful candidate will lead teams, manage client relations, and develop reports to facilitate project execution.

A background with an Associate/Bachelor's degree and leadership experience is preferred. Attractive perks include health coverage, financial benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a group in a professional setting.
• Possess a reasonable amount of technical proficiency.
• Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred or; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute work plan and monitor staffing requirements.
• Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing staff.
• Manage scope, budget, and QA/QC for assigned project duties.

Skills

Leadership

Technical proficiency

Client relationship management

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Who We Are

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

A Phase Manager is responsible for oversight and reporting on spending and budget, utilization of resources, tracking deliverables, handling of field and office day-to-day operations, and overseeing staff. This role is a ready point of contact for client project questions and elevate important concerns, problems, and key decision points to their Project Manager. A Phase Manager also serves as the backup to their Project Manager, assisting with billing review, and proposal writing and review.

• Execute work plan and monitor staffing requirements for projects
• Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing staff
• Lead staff and provide them with a clear explanation of the scope
• Develop reports from accounting software to provide accurate project reporting
• Manage scope, budget, and QA/QC for assigned project duties
• Plan 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
• Serve as Company representative at meetings and presentations
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships
• Exhibits thorough understanding of offered SAM services
• Ability to craft proposals and change orders
  
  

What You Bring to SAM

• Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience leading a group in a professional setting is preferred
• Possess a reasonable amount of technical proficiency
• Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred or;
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) 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 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms