Survey Project Manager at Surveying And Mapping, LLC – Cincinnati, Ohio

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.

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.

• 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

• 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 fly
• Ability to meet or exceed aggressive deadlines while maintaining teamwork and collaboration with others
• Professional License preferred