SUE Project Manager

SAM; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional development programs

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

A leading geospatial services company is looking for a Project Manager in Gainesville, Virginia. You will be the key contact between the company and clients, overseeing project operations, managing budgets, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience, strong proficiency in AutoCAD, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. Comprehensive health benefits, financial rewards, and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry related work experience in a professional or management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large scale projects.
• Professional License or ability to get licensed quickly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish while ensuring services meet company quality standards.
• Develop and manage proposals, budgets, schedules, billings, and contracts.
• Participate in business development opportunities and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Industry related work experience

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Mentorship and team motivation

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Micro Station

Geopack

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Who We Are
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

A Project Manager is responsible for the oversight and reporting of budgets and utilization of resources. This role is the key point of contact between SAM and clients. Project Managers oversee the day-to-day operations of field and office staff for multiple SUE and or Survey projects, including, oversight of cad staff, troubleshooting field staff issues, logistics, scheduling, and the tracking of deliverables. They are responsible for proposal writing, business development, attending conferences, participating in professional societies, and staff development.

• Manage projects from start to finish, while ensuring services meet company quality standards and client specifications
• 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 if required
• Establish work plans and staffing requirements for multiple projects
• Participate in business development opportunities and maintain strong client relationships
• Develop and conduct presentations to clients and other critical stakeholders
• Effectively interface with sub-consultants and as well as other business relationships
• Provide support to other operational units as needed
• Manage and report financial status including AR/WIP and billing cycles
• Represent company interests while in meetings and trade shows as needed
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

What You Bring to SAM

• 5+ years of industry related work experience in a professional or management capacity
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in related discipline/and or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in project/phase management for large scale projects
• Strong proficiency with or understanding of tools such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, Geopack, MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly define assignments/deliverables to team members
• Ability to oversee, mentor and motivate a project team
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and problem solve on the fly
• Ability to meet or exceed aggressive deadlines while maintaining teamwork and collaboration with others
• Professional License or ability to get licensed quickly 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 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms