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

Outpost Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Survey Manager for a full-time permanent role in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in large infrastructure projects, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and knowledge of both survey technology and AutoCAD software. Responsibilities include overseeing construction guidance, ensuring safety standards, and managing survey data effectively.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of direct surveying experience within civil or construction environment.
• Experience in design build projects preferred.
• Registered Applied Science Technologist or Technician with APEGBC is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction guidance and direction, and oversee survey management.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards are followed.
• Produce technical field reports and manage survey data.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Technical Knowledge of Survey Technology

Organizational Skills

Education

Diploma in Survey or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Robotic Total Stations

GPS Technology

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.