Senior Surveying Coordinator

Pomerleau; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau's Civil & Infrastructure team is seeking a Senior Surveying Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and strategically allocate surveying teams across projects, from $1.5 million to over $1 billion in scale.

You will liaise between field needs and HR, support recruitment, and ensure resources meet qualifications while staying connected to operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in surveying or equivalent experience in a related technical role.
• Several years of field experience, ideally as a surveyor or in a field coordination role.
• Strong knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment.
• Desire to transition from field-based to planning/office-based work while maintaining connection to operations.
• Strong ability to manage resources, plan workforce needs, and optimize personnel allocation.
• Strong communication with superintendents, foremen, and project managers.
• Excellent understanding of field challenges and operational needs.
• Prioritization, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the allocation of surveying workforce across all projects (civil, building, and major projects).
• Respond to field requests by determining who should be assigned where and when, based on operational needs and required skill sets.
• Ensure visibility and a comprehensive understanding of available resources and ongoing projects.
• Support and/or lead the recruitment of surveying resources in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Maintain ongoing communication with superintendents and foremen to understand field realities and adjust assignments accordingly.
• Assign resources based on individual strengths, experience, and project type.
• Conduct occasional site visits to support teams, understand challenges, and adjust planning as needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of workforce management practices in surveying.
• Support the hiring process for new department employees and ensure their full integration.
• Ensure resources meet required qualifications by providing training as needed.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and diplomacy in all communications.

Skills

Resource planning

Workforce management

Field coordination

Communication

Prioritization

Office-based planning

Operations liaison

Education

Degree in surveying or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Surveying Coordinator within Pomerleau’s Civil & Infrastructure team, you will play a central role in the planning, coordination, and strategic allocation of surveying teams across all of our projects. Working on large-scale construction projects—ranging from $1.5 million to over $1 billion—you will have the opportunity to act as a key liaison between field operational needs and the HR management of surveying teams. Leveraging your in-depth understanding of construction sites and their realities, you will ensure optimal resource placement to support our construction teams in delivering major projects.

What you will do

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the allocation of surveying workforce across all projects (civil, building, and major projects).
• Respond to field requests by determining who should be assigned where and when, based on operational needs and required skill sets.
• Ensure visibility and a comprehensive understanding of available resources and ongoing projects.
• Support and/or lead the recruitment of surveying resources in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Maintain ongoing communication with superintendents and foremen to understand field realities and adjust assignments accordingly.
• Assign resources based on individual strengths, experience, and project type.
• Conduct occasional site visits to support teams, understand challenges, and adjust planning as needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of workforce management practices in surveying.
• Support the hiring process for new department employees and ensure their full integration.
• Ensure resources meet required qualifications by providing training as needed.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and diplomacy in all communications.

This role could be for you if you have

• A degree in surveying or equivalent experience in a related technical role.
• Several years of field experience, ideally as a surveyor or in a field coordination role.
• Strong knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment.
• A desire to transition from a highly field-based role to one more focused on planning and office-based work, while maintaining a strong connection to operations.
• A strong ability to manage resources, plan workforce needs, and optimize personnel allocation.
• Strong communication skills: the ability to effectively engage with superintendents, foremen, and project managers—with tact, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• An excellent understanding of field challenges and operational needs.
• Strong prioritization, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.