SAM llc

Survey Project Manager - Power Utility Focus

SAM llc$140K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in land survey or geospatial industry, focusing on project management and leadership in the power utility market in Massachusetts.
  • Proven track record of managing major infrastructure and power utility projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership in team and office operations management.
  • Strong business development skills with a knack for building relationships and understanding market dynamics.
  • Experience managing financial performance and contract execution.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to lead through influence and collaboration.
  • Professional Land Surveyor License required, preferably in Massachusetts.
  • Must be local to the area to effectively navigate the MA market.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with regional leaders to implement growth strategies for the local power utility market.
  • Oversee all operations, including staffing, budgets, and resources.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team within the Survey service lines.
  • Act as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service and long-term relationships.
  • Partner with business development and technical teams to pursue new market opportunities.
  • Monitor project performance, client satisfaction, and safety standards to ensure operational excellence.
  • Represent SAM at industry events and client meetings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits beginning the month after hire, including dental and free vision coverage for employees.
  • Employee referral rewards program offering financial incentives.
  • Retirement plans with a 5% company match and tuition reimbursement available.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave to support work-life balance.
  • Professional development programs including career paths for licensing, training, and mentorship initiatives.
Full Job Description
Your Impact at SAM

  • Collaborate with regional leaders and project managers to execute a growth strategy tailored to the local power utility market (electric, gas, renewables).
  • Oversee all aspects of operations, including staffing, budgets, and resource planning.
  • Lead, grow, and mentor a high-performing team across the Survey service lines including field crews, technicians, and licensed professionals.
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients, both existing and prospective, ensuring exceptional service, communication, and long-term relationships.
  • Partner with business development staff and technical leads to pursue new market opportunities, respond to proposals, and help drive year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Monitor project performance, QA/QC, client satisfaction, and safety standards, ensuring that operational excellence remains a top priority.
  • Represent SAM at local industry events and client meetings.
  • Promote and maintain a culture that supports retention, employee development, and high engagement across all roles.

What You Bring to SAM

  • 10+ years of professional experience in the land survey or geospatial industry, with a focus on project management and leadership specifically in the power utility market in Massachusetts.
  • Track record of winning and managing major projects related to infrastructure/power utilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing teams, office operations, and cross-discipline project delivery
  • A strong business development mindset, with a proven ability to build relationships, understand market dynamics, and close work.
  • Experience overseeing financial performance, resource planning, and contract execution
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead through influence and collaboration
  • Professional Land Surveyor License required, preferably in MA
  • Must be local to the area due to the strategic and nuanced nature of the MA market

Our Perks

  • Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, with dental plans available and free vision coverage 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, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
  • Work-Life Balance: 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

Salary Maximum

USD $180,000.00/per year
Salary Minimum

USD $140,000.00/per year

About SAM llc

SAM LLC is a provider of geospatial data solutions for the energy industry. The company's products and services include aerial mapping, land surveying, and geographic information systems (GIS) consulting. SAM LLC's technology is used by energy companies to plan and manage their operations, as well as to comply with regulatory requirements. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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