SAMES, Inc.

Construction. Engineering & Surveying

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About the firm

Established in 2008, SAMES is a Texas-based multidisciplinary practice providing civil engineering, land surveying, and construction management services to public, commercial, and private clients. It delivers project design, utility planning, roadway design, and comprehensive land development support across multiple office locations in Texas and New Mexico.

Established
2008
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Architecture & Engineering

People

Saul D. MaldonadoPresident

Sam D. MaldonadoChief Executive Officer

Jessica M. MaldonadoVice President of Professional Services

Capabilities

Civil Engineering

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Core civil design covering critical utility systems, roadway networks, and structural site planning.

  • Utility Design

    Planning and design for water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm sewer systems.

  • Roadway and Parking Lot Design

    Design of municipal roads, highways, parking structures, and associated transportation networks.

  • Site Civil Design

    Grading, drainage, and utility layout plans tailored to private, commercial, and public properties.

  • Drainage Design and Hydrologic Studies

    Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to manage stormwater and ensure proper drainage flow.

  • Environmental Compliance and SWPPP

    Erosion control plans, sediment management, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan development.

Land Surveying

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Property, boundary, and topographic mapping solutions powered by advanced technologies.

  • Topographic Surveying

    Detailed mapping of terrain features, elevations, and structural contours.

  • Boundary Surveying

    Accurate determination of property lines, easement alignments, and land ownership limits.

  • Right of Way Mapping

    Establishing legal alignments and mapping for municipal and transport corridors.

  • Utility Mapping

    Locating, identification, and documentation of underground and overhead utility paths.

  • Aerial Mapping and LiDAR (Drone)

    High-resolution drone photography and spatial data collection using aerial lasers.

  • Horizontal and Vertical Control

    Providing high-precision geospatial reference points for engineering and construction.

  • Construction Staking

    Translating structural and grading plans directly onto physical site layouts.

Construction Engineering & Inspections

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Quality control, progress tracking, and professional owner representation from bidding to project close-out.

  • Owner Representative Services

    Advocating for the project sponsor to ensure adherence to budget, design, and schedules.

  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control

    Independent oversight to verify that materials and workmanship match contract specifications.

  • Onsite Inspections and Progress Reporting

    Regular site reviews, construction photography, and systematic status tracking.

  • Pay Application Review and Quantity Verification

    Auditing contractor invoice requests against actual verified on-site quantities.

Land Development Support

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Integrated surveying, civil planning, and platting to prepare raw acreage for structural improvements.

  • Subdivision Platting

    Navigating municipal codes to divide parcels into legally documented lots.

  • Feasibility Studies

    Initial engineering and environmental assessments to verify site viability.

Architectural Design

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Supports architectural design work documented by SAMES

  • Full-cycle architectural development

    Includes full-cycle architectural development within architectural design work.

  • Aesthetic coordination

    Includes aesthetic coordination within architectural design work.

  • Discipline integration

    Includes discipline integration within architectural design work.

General Construction Services

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Executing diverse commercial, civil, and federal building contracts safely and compliantly.

  • Heavy Civil Construction

    Execution of roadway, utility infrastructure, and environmental site works.

  • Commercial and Institutional Construction

    General contracting for public facilities, commercial real estate, and municipal properties.

Industries

Government · Federal · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Airports · Land Development · Commercial · Industrial · Agriculture

Projects

McAllen International Airport Terminal Restroom Renovations

McAllen, TX · Airports · Client: City of McAllen

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Airport terminal restroom renovation project for the City of McAllen.

USDA Barns, Lagoon & Miscellaneous Projects

Edinburg, TX · Federal · Client: USDA-ARS

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Construction and engineering works including barns and lagoon facilities for the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

Highland Heights Development

Edinburg, TX · Land Development · Client: Carranza Development

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Residential land development project in Edinburg, Texas.

Mid-Valley Industrial Park

Weslaco, TX · Industrial · Client: Weslaco Economic Development Corp.

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Industrial park development project in Weslaco, Texas.