Survey Project Manager at Surveying And Mapping, LLC – Salem, Virginia

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.

The Survey Project Manager is responsible for leading land surveying projects from initiation through completion, with a strong emphasis on power, electric, transmission, and utility infrastructure projects. This role ensures 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 within the utility and energy markets, and contributes to staff growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Previous industry-related experience in a professional or project management capacity, with a strong preference for power, electric, transmission, or utility infrastructure projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Engineering, Geomatics, or a related discipline and/or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale or multi-phase survey projects, particularly utility or energy-related work
• Strong proficiency with or working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, GeoPak, and MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly define assignments and deliverables
• Proven ability to oversee, mentor, and motivate field and office project teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues in fast-paced project environments
• Ability to meet aggressive deadlines while maintaining collaboration and teamwork
• Professional Surveyor (PS/PLS) license preferred