Senior Survey Project Manager

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

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

The Senior Survey Project Manager will lead multiple project managers and oversee large, complex land surveying projects. This role will partner with Market Leads and senior leadership to support business growth and serve as a subject matter expert. A background in utility-related surveying projects is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project work plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements for multiple large-scale survey projects
• Oversee project scopes, fee proposals, budgets, and quality assurance/quality control (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

What You Bring to SAM

• Professional Land Surveyor (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

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