Survey Project Manager

SAM; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 skilled Survey Project Manager to lead complex land surveying projects nationwide from kickoff to closeout. You will act as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring milestones, budgets, and standards are met across multiple active sites.

You’ll supervise field and office operations, mentor a high-performing team, and contribute to business development through proposals and relationship management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in land surveying with project/team management.
• PLS license is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Proven success managing large-scale survey projects and teams.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geopak, ORD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead land survey projects from start to finish while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Plan and implement procedures to maximize operating efficiency.
• Support infrastructure projects in renewables, energy, and utilities.
• Develop and manage proposals, budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Sign and seal plats, field notes and control drawings as required.
• Establish project plans and staffing for multiple surveys.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage local networking.
• Provide cross-functional support to other teams as needed.
• Monitor project financials and report to leadership.
• Drive team performance with opportunities for department leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Land surveying

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or Geomatics

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Geopak

ORD

MS Office

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.

Why SAM

SAM is committed to fostering long-term professional growth in a supportive and stable environment. We invest in our employees through ongoing training, mentorship, and clear career development opportunities, including assistance with obtaining professional licensure through guidance, resources, and support. Our strong and consistent financial performance provides stability and opportunity, allowing team members to focus on producing high-quality work while growing their careers. This commitment to our people and culture has earned SAM national recognition as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace in the United States based on employee feedback. This honor highlights SAM's strong company culture, collaboration, supportive environment and dedication to employee success and well-being.

Your Impact at SAM

As a Survey Project Manager at SAM, you will lead the successful execution of complex land surveying projects from kickoff to closeout, delivering high-quality results that exceed client expectations. In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring project milestones, budgets, and standards are met across multiple active sites. You’ll oversee both field and office operations, mentor a high-performing team, and play a key role in business development through proposal writing and relationship management. This position offers the opportunity to make a strategic impact, grow into senior leadership roles such as Department Manager, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects in sectors like renewable energy and electric utilities.

• Lead and manage land survey projects from start to finish, while ensuring services meet company quality standards, client specifications, and state standards.


• Participate in planning and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency.


• Support high-impact infrastructure projects in sectors such as renewables, energy, and electric utilities.


• Develop and manage proposals, budgets, schedules, billings, and contracts.


• Sign and seal plats, field notes and control drawings as required.


• Establish project management plans and staffing for multiple land survey projects.


• Participate in local industry networking functions and maintain strong client relationships.


• Provide support to other internal operational units as needed.


• Manage project financial performance and provide reporting and updates to leadership.


• Take ownership of team performance and development with the potential to advance into a Department Manager role.


• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals.

What You Bring to SAM

• 5+ years of professional experience in land surveying with demonstrated project and/or team management responsibilities.


• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.


• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).


• Proven success managing large-scale survey projects and project teams.


• Strong proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geopak, ORD, and MS Office Suite.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to clearly state project assignments/deliverables to team members.


• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentorship and team growth.


• Ability to manage competing deadlines, solve problems in real-time, and maintain high-quality standards under pressure.

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