SAM Companies reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(185 total reviews)
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Christopher M. Solomon

60% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

SAM Companies has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SAM Companies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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185 reviews
4.0
May 26, 2024

Sr Project Engineer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits and work environment.

Cons

Management does not keep you informed of changes to policies and procedures.

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SAM Companies Response
2y
Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to hear you enjoy our benefits and work environment. After 30 years in business, we are proud of the reputation we’ve built and the culture our people help us craft each day. We acknowledge your concern about management. We are actively working to improve communication among our managers and their teams. As a company, we'll do our best to keep you informed, but we also depend on our managers as the first line of defense for sharing important information. If you have specific examples or suggestions on how we can enhance this further, please let us know. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to SAM!
5.0
Mar 25, 2024

SAM

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, Motivating, A place to grow,

Cons

Might be boring to the average person

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SAM Companies Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you find SAM to be a flexible and motivating environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. As for the "boring" part, well, we're actually quite enthusiastic about our work. Managed Geospatial Services™ might not be everyone's cup of tea, but our team members find it truly fascinating. Advancing spatial data isn't just about the technicalities—it's about making a tangible impact on our nation's infrastructure and the communities we live in, and that's pretty powerful if you ask us. We are grateful to have you as part of our team and look forward to continuing this journey of growth and innovation together.
1.0
Mar 3, 2024

Run far away

Recommend
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Pros

There is no pros for field employees

Cons

No family time No camaraderie All about profits and do not I repeat DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR LIFE They think that because they give you a beat down POS truck and hand me down equipment that you're their slave and they treat you as such Constant safety check ups Drug tests No respect for the field crews

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SAM Companies Response
2y
It is never our intention for any employee to feel undervalued or unsupported. Your comments regarding camaraderie and work-life balance are duly noted, and we are continuously working to improve these aspects within our organization. We understand that each individual's experience may differ, and we value all feedback as it helps us identify areas for improvement. While we acknowledge the challenges you've mentioned, we also want to highlight that many of our employees and teams thrive in our environment and have expressed positive experiences with work-life balance. We assure you that the well-being and safety of our field team members and clients are of the utmost importance to us. These measures not only protect our employees from harm but also safeguard the integrity of our operations and the quality of our work. Similarly, drug testing is a standard practice in many industries to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Failing to regulate safety or conduct drug tests would not only jeopardize the well-being of our team members but could also compromise the safety and success of our projects. Regarding your specific concerns about leadership, we take these matters very seriously. SAM is evaluating and evolving our leadership structures to ensure that all our employees are supported by effective and compassionate management. Your feedback will be considered as we strive to make improvements. Once again, we appreciate your feedback and apologize for any negative experiences you may have had during your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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