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
Oct 22, 2024

Chaos

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Ice machine, some decent coworkers.

Cons

Amateurs, toxic, the area offices don't work well with each other. Absolutely no communication. Sub-par Surveying and mapping

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SAM Companies Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your concerns. Please reach out to our HR team at hrsupport@sam.biz so we can better understand your experience and work on improvements. We are actively working to enhance communication and collaboration across our offices and appreciate your input as we continue to grow. Thank you for your contributions to SAM.
4.0
Sep 3, 2024

Good place to work overall

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and work like balance

Cons

Pay is mediocre without many promotion opportunities

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SAM Companies Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback, and we are happy to hear you enjoy the benefits and work-life balance at SAM. We want to clarify that promotions are a big part of our culture, with over 300 happening annually across our 50 locations. In fact, we highlight promotions every month because there are so many to celebrate! Professional development is key to these opportunities—whether through licensures, certifications, courses, or our tuition reimbursement program, employees who take advantage of these resources often see career advancement. You can explore more about our training programs and development initiatives on our website here: https://www.sam.biz/professional-development/. We are committed to supporting our team members in growing their careers.
2.0
Aug 10, 2024

Hard transition into new leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Local management is easy to work with and supportive.

Cons

Leadership from the top seems reactive and unsure of industry.

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SAM Companies Response
1y
Thank you for your candid feedback and for your 6 years of service at SAM. We are glad to hear that you find your local management supportive. Transitioning into new leadership can certainly present challenges, but we want to reassure you that our CEO, Sam Shakir, brings over 30 years of expertise in driving growth and innovation across global industries, including tech-enabled utility and renewable services. With his background in strategic leadership and industry knowledge, Sam is focused on leading SAM with a clear, forward-thinking approach. We are committed to working together with our teams to ensure a successful and steady path forward. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve.
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