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
Join one of SAM's most impactful geospatial teams, where your leadership and technical expertise will help deliver some of the nation's most complex transportation projects. From major highway corridors to federally funded DOT initiatives nationwide, your work will directly support infrastructure relied on by millions every day.
As a Project Manager, you'll serve as a leader within our transportation group, overseeing all phases of aerial and terrestrial mobile LiDAR and photogrammetric projects from proposal planning and estimation through final delivery. You'll work closely with a dedicated team of experienced technicians, setting workflows, defining expectations of project outcomes, tracking metrics, and communicating with clients while maintaining high level of quality standards, and mentoring the next generation of geospatial leaders. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a seasoned geospatial professional who enjoys balancing leadership with hands-on involvement and business development.
Project Planning and Management:
Direct communication with the client, to define scope and project expectations
Develop and manage proposals, project workflow and plans, defining schedule budgets and deliverables
Manage all facets of the project during the life of project, including billings and contracts for assigned mapping projects
Coordinate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project milestones are met
Communicate and coordinate with other internal managers for timely accomplishment of quality data acquisition and pre-processing
Monitor project progress, identify technical and/or financial risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed
Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and address any concerns
Team Leadership:
Lead and motivate a team of geospatial managers, technicians, and supporting staff
Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment to ensure long-term growth of the department
Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members to enhance their professional development
Participate and collaborate in internal strategic goals of the aerial mapping department, providing productive feedback and identifying needs for improvement.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure that all geospatial mapping data meets quality standards and specifications
Implement quality control measures throughout the project lifecycle to minimize errors and deviations
Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations
Compliance and Safety:
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, permits, and safety protocols
Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to prevent accidents or injuries during aerial mapping operations
Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in aerial mapping technology and methodologies
Business Development/Client Communications:
Participate in business development for Geospatial opportunities and maintain strong client relationships
Develop and conduct presentations to clients and other critical stakeholders
Effectively interface with sub-consultants and any other business relationships associated with the Geospatial Services
Provide Geospatial support to other operational units as needed
Support corporate strategic initiatives
Serve as Company representative at meetings and presentations
What You Bring to SAM
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