Survey Project Manager

Gdbgeospatial; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead land surveying projects from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, and budgets.

The role requires coordinating field and office teams, supporting business development across markets, and mentoring staff to foster growth and expertise within SAM.

Qualifications

• Experience leading land surveying projects from planning through delivery
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience in project/phase management for large-scale projects
• Strong proficiency with CAD/GIS tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geopack)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to oversee, mentor and motivate a project team
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and meet aggressive deadlines
• Professional License preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead land surveying projects from planning through final delivery
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, contracts, billing, and overall financial performance
• Supervise and coordinate field and office teams across multiple concurrent projects
• Provide technical oversight and sign/seal survey deliverables
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety requirements, and company quality standards
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain relationships with clients/engineers/contractors
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities and contributing to proposals
• Mentor staff and represent SAM at client meetings and industry events

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Professional License preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Geopack

MS Office Suite

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 Survey Project Manager is responsible for leading land surveying projects from initiation through completion, ensuring that all deliverables meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, company quality standards, and financial objectives.

Acting as the primary liaison between SAM and its clients, the Survey Project Manager oversees both field and office teams, supports business development efforts across multiple markets, and contributes to staff growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead land surveying projects from planning through final delivery
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, contracts, billing, and overall financial performance
• Supervise and coordinate field and office teams, resources, and work plans across multiple concurrent projects
• Provide technical oversight and sign/seal survey deliverables, including plats, easements, exhibits, and right-of-way documents, as required
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, safety requirements, and company quality standards
• Serve as the primary client contact, maintaining strong relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals, and fostering client relationships
• Mentor and develop staff and represent SAM at client meetings, presentations, and industry events

What You Bring to SAM

• Previous industry-related experience in a professional or project management capacity
• 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 flyAbility to meet or exceed aggressive deadlines while maintaining teamwork and collaboration with others
• Professional License preferred

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