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
1.0
Feb 2, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Good Technology, decent office space

Cons

Horrible Management at all levels, Project Management methods not used to properly evaluate projects.

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SAM Companies Response
6y
We appreciate you sharing your thoughts. At SAM, we focus on providing our employees the most advanced technology and training to successfully deliver client projects. As we continue to grow and expand into new geographies, we always face new challenges. From a project management and operational perspective, we are, in fact, continuing to invest in additional training for all levels of project management staff, and instituting refined processes to evaluate project status, identify and resolve any existing issues, and deliver projects that exceed client expectations. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us, and we wish you the best in your career.
3.0
Dec 18, 2019

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Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits. Free taco Wed.

Cons

Good talent is not retained. Revolving door. Managers not knowing the basic process of running a job. The techs know more than the managers. Who's doing who's job?

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SAM Companies Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. SAM’s learning and development program provides our staff with the training and tools to become well-versed in industry best practices. Through our training programs, we not only expect our managers to continue building their knowledge of the industry, but also building their leadership skills so that they may guide and mentor their teams. In fact, we have instituted specific training focused on leadership development. We believe that through training and hands-on experience, our employees become industry experts and in collaboration with their mangers and colleagues, provide service excellence for our clients. We wish you the best of luck in your career and we thank you for your service with our firm.
4.0
Sep 28, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Leading edge tech, growth oriented, lots of employed geography majors. Some earlier reviewer whined about a perceived lack of diversity- you either know photogrammetry or you do not, there is no "diversity" in aerial mapping. Huge collection of highly competent photogrammetry, LIDAR and GIS personnel anywhere. This is not a feel good hippie dippy office- its an engineering type office with a focus on productivity and bottom line, as most businesses are. Be serious, learn and you can advance.

Cons

salary is only ok; was easier to move around when smaller; large company now with much more management so maybe less opportunity for growth than before?

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SAM Companies Response
6y
We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your contribution to the organization. SAM has always been an industry leader when it comes to adopting new technology, and we continue to expand our capabilities by investing in the latest tools to increase the value we deliver for clients. Having grown from a small firm to a larger, national company through organic and acquisition expansion has allowed SAM to tap into new markets and build our project portfolio. Our success is made possible by the talented individuals that we employ, and we encourage all employees to continue building their expertise by remaining engaged with their projects, asking questions and participating in the training offered by our Learning and Development program. We understand that professional growth and career paths are important, and we have been working diligently to define each role’s career path within our organization. We encourage employees to maintain a positive work/life balance at SAM, and there may be times when we ask employees to work overtime to meet our business objectives. We understand working overtime means time away from your family, and we thank you for your willingness to assist us when those times are needed. We value your efforts during your time at SAM, and we wish you the best in your career.
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