Survey Manager, Infrastructure | General Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment

Moving2Canada.com; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Moving2Canada.com seeks an experienced Survey Manager to lead surveying for a major Vancouver infrastructure project. Candidates should have 8+ years in civil, structural, heavy industrial, or construction surveying and a Diploma in Survey or Engineering Technology.

Responsibilities include guiding construction, survey layout, CAD as-built drawings, data management, and ensuring safety and quality on all phases. Design-build experience is preferred; a valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of direct surveying experience in civil, structural, heavy industrial or construction.
• Design-build project experience would be preferred.
• Diploma in Survey or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Registered Applied Science Technologist or Technician with APEGBC is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all design-build works on a major infrastructure project in Vancouver.
• Lead construction guidance, survey and layout, civil design, and data management.
• Provide field-level guidance translating engineered designs to as-built designs.
• Produce as-built drawings using CAD software.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards across all phases.
• Coordinate with Field Supervisory Personnel and Engineering Staff.
• Timely and accurate collection of survey data.
• Interpret engineering drawings and execute field layouts and markups.
• Upload and manage survey data.
• Produce technical field reports related to measurements and quantities.
• Perform additional survey-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Surveying

Robotic total stations

GPS

AutoCAD

Team player

Communication

Problem-solving

Design-build

Education

Diploma in Survey or Engineering Technology

APEGBC registration (asset)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Large general contractor seeking experienced Survey Manager with 8+ years of relevant experience in construction phase of large infrastructure projects. Salary range is $120,000 - $160,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Responsibilities of Survey Manager:

• Working under the Technical Services Manager, the Survey Manager will contribute to all design built works involved with a major infrastructure project in Vancouver
• Survey Manager primary responsibilities will include construction guidance and direction, survey and layout, civil design work, and survey data management
• Provide primary field-level guidance to construction progress by translating engineered designs and survey technology to as-built design developments.
• Provide as-built construction designs and drawings by utilizing CAD software
• Consistently ensure that safety, quality, and environmental standards are being followed and maintained through each phase of construction
• Communicate and coordinate with Field Supervisory Personnel (Construction Superintendent and Foreman) and Engineering Staff to maintain a strong presence in all construction activities
• Provide timely and accurate collection of survey data.
• Interpret engineered construction design drawings and execute appropriate design field layouts and markups
• Upload and manage all survey data.
• Produce technical field reports related to construction work such as measurements and quantities as required.
• Perform additional survey-related jobs as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Survey Manager:

• Survey Manager has strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and effective team- player.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work productively under minimal direct supervision.
• Knowledge of survey technology (Robotic total stations and GPS) is required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD software is required; knowledge of additional CAD software an asset.
• Ability to work longer hours and/or on night shifts if required.
• Demonstrate the ability to build and manage a cohesive and effective team, with understanding of strengths and weaknesses of team members and using strengths of individuals and group to support the weaknesses.
• Delegate and monitor work and provide constructive feedback.
• Able to oversee timely and fair punch list completion, resolve all routine change orders, timely delivery through close out submittals, leaving the customer with a positive view of Company.

Experience / Qualifications of Survey Manager:

• Possess a minimum of 8-10 years of direct surveying experience within civil, structural, heavy industrial or construction environment.
• Experience in design build projects would be preferred.
• Possess a Diploma in Survey or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Registered Applied Science Technologist or Technician with APEGBC is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License is required.

Ideal Candidate:

Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.