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SAM LLC Survey Project Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio
Who We Are
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.
Your Impact at SAM
The Survey Phase Manager is responsible for oversight and reporting on spending and budget, utilization of resources, tracking deliverables, handling of field and office day-to-day operations, and overseeing staff. This role is a ready point of contact for client project questions and elevate important concerns, problems, and key decision points to their Project Manager. A Phase Manager also serves as the backup to their Project Manager, assisting with billing review, and proposal writing and review.
Execute work plan and monitor staffing requirements for projects
Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing staff
Lead staff and provide them with a clear explanation of the scope
Develop reports from accounting software to provide accurate project reporting
Manage scope, budget, and QA/QC for assigned project duties
Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
Review performance data (financial, budgets, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
Serve as Company representative at meetings and presentations
Develop and maintain positive client relationships
Exhibits thorough understanding of offered SAM services
Ability to craft proposals and change orders
What You Bring to SAM
Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience leading a group in a professional setting is preferred
Possess a reasonable amount of technical proficiency
Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred
Our Perks
Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans 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, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, 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 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience leading a group in a professional setting is preferred
Possess a reasonable amount of technical proficiency
Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred
The Survey Phase Manager is responsible for oversight and reporting on spending and budget, utilization of resources, tracking deliverables, handling of field and office day-to-day operations, and overseeing staff. This role is a ready point of contact for client project questions and elevate important concerns, problems, and key decision points to their Project Manager. A Phase Manager also serves as the backup to their Project Manager, assisting with billing review, and proposal writing and review.
Execute work plan and monitor staffing requirements for projects
Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing staff
Lead staff and provide them with a clear explanation of the scope
Develop reports from accounting software to provide accurate project reporting
Manage scope, budget, and QA/QC for assigned project duties
Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
Review performance data (financial, budgets, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
Serve as Company representative at meetings and presentations
Develop and maintain positive client relationships
Exhibits thorough understanding of offered SAM services
Ability to craft proposals and change orders