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
As a Survey Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting Professional Land Surveyors in the analysis and preparation of boundary, planimetric and topographic surveys, preparing plats and legal documents and processing field data. This role is, also, responsible for training and developing technical staff, managing land survey project controls, QA / QC, and assisting with work orders for field crews.
- Performs document research, field checks, and meets with department personnel as required to develop the scope of boundary, topographic and hydrographic surveys
- Assists in the development of cost and schedule estimates for land survey
- Plans, organizes and directs the activities of technical land survey
- Participates in the selection, placement, training, appraisal, safety and discipline of assigned personnel
- Prepares field notes, calculations, and drawings, manually or utilizing computerized design and drafting equipment, as required to analyze and check layout and as-built construction
- Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals
What You Bring to SAM
Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and other regulations regarding land surveyingThorough knowledge of CAD and or Micro Station, TBC, and project tracking softwareThorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, instruments utilized for land surveyingConsiderable knowledge of design and construction techniques for the planning and layout of public utilities and streets within rights-of-way and easementsAbility to work effectively with employees, department management, contractors and consultants in a professionalAbility to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingAbility to analyze data and prepare written reportsGraduation from a standard high school or vocational school supplemented by college level course work in mathematics, engineering, and land surveyingFive plus years progressively responsible experience in land surveying at the party chief level, which would include experience in both field and administrative workGraduation from an accredited two or four-year College with major course work in engineering and land surveying is preferredAvailability outside of typical work hours for project supportOur 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-beingFinancial 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 stipendWork-Life Balance : Paid time off including vacation / sick / holidays, parental leave to support familiesProfessional 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 programPerks and Discounts : Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacksCulture and Awards / Achievements : SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design FirmsEEO
SAM is an EOE / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / D / V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.