Civil Construction Surveyor

Kieswetter Excavating Inc.; St. Clements; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction firm is seeking a Construction Survey Technician in St. Clements, Ontario. The candidate will be responsible for providing layout and grade control services, coordinating with site superintendents, and maintaining survey documentation. The ideal applicant has 3-5 years of construction surveying experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and access to modern equipment in a professional work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Access to modern survey equipment

Exposure to diverse project types

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction surveying experience, preferably in heavy civil or municipal infrastructure.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide layout and grade control services for earthwork operations.
• Maintain accurate survey documentation and progress records.
• Coordinate with site superintendents and project coordinators.

Skills

Construction surveying experience

Working knowledge of surveying principles

Competency with modern survey equipment

Effective communication skills

Practical problem-solving skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Heavy Civil Construction & Infrastructure Projects.

Company Background

Kieswetter Excavating is a family-owned construction firm serving the Kitchener-Waterloo region since 1930. Our operations include earthwork, utility installation, concrete construction, and institutional/commercial/industrial projects. With nearly 95 years of continuous operation, we maintain modern equipment standards and established safety protocols across all project sites.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Construction Survey Technician to support our field operations across multiple active projects. This position requires accurate surveying services for heavy civil construction, underground utilities, and commercial building work.

Primary Duties

• Provide layout and grade control services for earthwork operations, concrete placements, and utility installations.
• Establish line and grade for excavation teams, pipe installations, and structural work.
• Coordinate with site superintendents and project coordinators on survey requirements and field conditions.
• Maintain accurate survey documentation, progress records, and as-built drawings per project specifications.
• Operate and maintain survey instruments including total stations, GPS equipment, robotic units, and laser leveling systems.
• Adapt to various project environments across our construction divisions.

Qualifications Required

• 3-5 years of construction surveying experience, preferably in heavy civil, municipal infrastructure, or underground utility work.
• Working knowledge of surveying principles, construction procedures, and jobsite safety protocols.
• Competency with modern survey equipment and software applications (AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience preferred).
• Ability to accurately read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Effective communication skills for coordination with field crews and management personnel.
• Practical problem-solving skills for addressing field discrepancies and construction challenges.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.

Employment Benefits

• Position with an established company maintaining continuous operations since 1930.
• Access to modern survey equipment and technology platforms.
• Exposure to diverse project types and construction methods.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Professional work environment emphasizing accuracy, safety, and team collaboration.