Phase Manager - 3D Laser Scanning

Surveying And Mapping, LLC Phase Manager - 3D Laser Scanning

US-IN-Indianapolis

Job : 26-7497

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Survey

Indianapolis

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 life cycles.

As a Phase Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and delivery of 3D Laser Scanning Projects. You will oversee both field and office operations, ensuring accurate, efficient, and cost-effective outcomes. This role requires strong leadership and technical insight.

You’ll serve as a direct point of contact for clients, field crews, and internal project managers. You’ll ensure that deliverables meet quality expectations and project timelines. This position also supports project billing, proposal development, and change order processing.

• Execute project work plans and monitor resource needs for 3D laser scanning projects
• Oversee field crew scheduling and office staff coordination to meet project deadlines
• Manage hands‑on laser scanning projects in the field
• Train, mentor, and manage staff, promoting technical growth and team performance
• Communicate scope, safety requirements, and quality expectations clearly to field teams
• Provide regular budget updates and resource utilization reports using project tracking tools
• Manage QA/QC processes related to laser scanning field data and final deliverables
• Review point clouds and geophysical data for accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with Project Managers to support proposal writing, budgeting, and change management
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness and technical credibility
• Travel up to 50% of the time to project sites
• Represent SAM at meetings and presentations with clients, municipalities, and stakeholders

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Construction Management, or related field. Relevant work experience will also be considered in lieu of formal education
• 3+ years of experience in laser scanning, with a strong understanding of methods and technologies
• Proficiency with laser scanning registration using Leica and Nav Vis
• Experience managing laser scanning deliverables
• Previous leadership or team management experience in a laser scanning or geospatial environment
• Proficiency with Revit or AutoCAD is a plus, but not required
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across field and office teams
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.