Senior Survey Project Manager
Senior Survey Project Manager
US-PA-Harrisburg
Job ID: 26-7922
# of Openings: 1
Harrisburg
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
- 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
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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