Senior Survey Project Lead: Large-Scale Lands & Utilities

SAM; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; 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

SAM is seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager to oversee large-scale land surveying projects nationwide. You will lead multiple project managers, develop work plans, budgets, and staffing, and coordinate with market leads and senior leadership to drive growth and client success.

Qualified candidates hold a PLS license and a BS in surveying, geomatics, engineering, or related field, with proven management experience and strong leadership, communication, and business development skills to advance

Qualifications

• PLS license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Proven previous industry experience in a professional or management-level role.
• Experience managing large-scale land surveying projects; utility-related survey experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate licensed surveyors, technicians, and field crews on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and develop team members.
• Experience with contract negotiations, project budgets, fee estimates, and proposals.
• Demonstrated success in business development, marketing, client relationships, and professional networking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate assignments, expectations, and deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines while maintaining collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop project work plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements for multiple large-scale survey projects
• Oversee project scopes, fee proposals, budgets, and QA/QC
• Monitor project performance, financial results, productivity, and progress toward department goals
• Identify and implement processes that improve operational efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and develop professional staff
• Prepare RFQs, proposals, and project presentations
• Partner with Market Leads and Market Managers to expand the company’s client base and market presence
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subconsultants, and other business partners
• Present project information and company capabilities to clients and key stakeholders
• Support other operational teams as needed
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and trade shows
• Provide technical expertise, particularly for utility-related survey projects

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, or related field

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Job description

SAM is seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager to oversee large-scale land surveying projects nationwide. You will lead multiple project managers, develop work plans, budgets, and staffing, and coordinate with market leads and senior leadership to drive growth and client success.

Qualified candidates hold a PLS license and a BS in surveying, geomatics, engineering, or related field, with proven management experience and strong leadership, communication, and business development skills to advance