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
Sep 28, 2019
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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.
5.0
Apr 30, 2019

Great Company

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Pros

If you are career driven, focused and, take the initiative, the opportunities seem to be limitless. Since being at SAM, the last XX years of my XX-year career have been profound in regards to getting the opportunities one has strived so long for.

Cons

Priorities. What company does not have them, however, sometimes those priorities can be misguided.

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SAM Companies Response
7y
We’re happy to hear that you have established career growth during your time with SAM! Our organization supports employees by providing Learning and Development opportunities to help them achieve their career goals and flourish in their profession. We are proud that you have taken the initiative to capitalize on those opportunities, and ask that you encourage your staff and peers to do the same. We welcome any and all feedback to drive our corporation to become more efficient and effective in processes and programs. At SAM, we strive to provide transparency about the overall corporate direction and strategic plan, and we will continue developing ways to perform successfully by focusing on priorities that support our clients and employees, alike. Thank you for your review.
1.0
Jan 27, 2019

Poor management

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Pros

Lots of over time Company truck to take home

Cons

Works you like your not human. Sends you out of town for months on end. Blames the field techs for everything going wrong with the projects. Will not listen to field employees needs to complete jobs. Lies about travel duration they say 50% more so 80%. They have no direction on how things should be run. If you give them an inch they will take a mile. No training at all on company procedures and expectations. They will promise you stuff and not keep there end of the deal. project needs always comes before employers needs. Micromanaged. Expect Tedious package reports at the end of everyday no matter how late it is and if not done 100% correct and of the same day you get yelled at the next morning by management.

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