Area Operations Manager

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 Area Operations Manager will oversee the operations for multiple locations throughout the assigned area of the US. The candidate will coordinate all aspects of area operations, including management of personnel, equipment, contracts, and budgets, as well as, communicating with senior management across the region. The ideal candidate will be able to perform these duties satisfactorily.

• Work with Regional Operations Director, Area Director, and Project Management staff  within the Area to establish operational plans and staffing levels to develop offices capable of performing multiple large-scale projects
• Plan and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
• Oversee QA/QC procedures and compliance by production staff
• Review performance data (financial, budgets and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
• Monitor and develop professional staff to maximize their potential
• Assist with developing and maintaining positive client relationships
• Serves as Company representative at all levels of operations
• Other duties as assigned

• 10 years of progressive surveying and management experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage operations and staffing for a multi-location Area
• Successful experience in evaluating and managing the financial performance of professional services operations
• Successful experience in contract negotiations, budgets, and fee estimates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements

• Professional Land Surveyor license and or Professional Engineering License preferred

• Opportunity for hybrid work schedules for office positions – Work-life balance is on us
• Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
• 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
• Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
• No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
• Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
• Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
• Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program

Our Culture

Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.  SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

Salary : $160,000 - $215,000