What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Manager position at SAM, LLC?
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 CAD Manager, you will lead the production and quality of survey deliverables, manage CAD standards across projects, and serve as a mentor to the CAD team. This role is responsible for day-to-day oversight of CAD operations, resource planning, technical training, and ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables that align with client expectations. You’ll be the go-to person for CAD-related questions and play a critical role in cross-functional collaboration between field crews, project managers, and technical staff.
- Manage and contribute to CAD workflows and deliverables for multiple projects
- Develop, implement, and maintain CAD standards and templates to ensure consistency and quality across all projects
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to CAD technicians and junior staff
- Coordinate with project managers and field teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of survey data for drafting
- Conduct quality control reviews of drawings, plats, and other deliverables before submission
- Monitor workload distribution, team capacity, and project deadlines; adjust staffing or processes as needed
- Assist with recruiting and onboarding new CAD staff
- Support proposal writing and scoping efforts by providing time estimates and technical input
- Develop reports from accounting software to provide accurate project reporting
- Manage scope, budget, and QA/QC for assigned project duties
- Review performance data (financial, budgets, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
What You Bring to SAM
- 5 years of experience in land surveying drafting, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role
- Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required; experience with MicroStation, Revit, or GIS platforms is a plus
- Strong technical knowledge of boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in training, mentoring, and managing teams
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), Surveyor-in-Training (SIT), or other relevant certification preferred
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree 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.
