Survey Project Manager

McElhanney Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity & parental leave top up

Health & dental coverage

RRSP matching

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Bonus plan and employee ownership

Job summary

McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join our Edmonton team, leading survey projects across industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, and construction.

You will oversee proposals, planning, field execution, and deliverables while collaborating with clients, crews, and multidisciplinary teams in a 100% employee-owned firm. Based in Edmonton with relocation support available, you’ll own project delivery, build client relationships, and grow your leadership capabilities within

Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma in Geomatics or related field.
• 5+ years progressive experience in survey tech/party chief/PM roles.
• Experience with engineering and construction surveys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal and client project managers and clients.
• Manage survey projects for industrial facilities and energy infrastructure.
• Establish project scope, budget and schedule.
• Prepare proposals, technical reports and documents.
• Lead survey crews and communicate scope to team.
• Manage project budgets and financial reporting.
• Oversee field-to-deliverables information flow.
• Interpret engineering plans for layout and quantities.
• Ensure QA procedures for proposals, field returns and drawings.
• Occasional travel for site meetings and field work.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client liaison

Team coordination

Time management

Problem solving

Safety mindset

Education

Geomatics degree or technical diploma

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

RPAS or TLS exposure

Job description

The Opportunity

McElhanney is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join our Edmonton team, leading survey projects supporting industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, and construction. From facility development and equipment layout to pipelines, wellsites, and associated infrastructure, you’ll help clients deliver projects through accurate survey data and reliable technical solutions.

You’ll oversee projects from proposals and planning through field execution and final deliverables, working closely with clients, survey crews, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality work within budget and schedule. This is an opportunity to take ownership of project delivery, build strong client relationships, and grow your leadership capabilities within a collaborative, 100% employee-owned firm.

While this position is based in Edmonton, Alberta, we welcome applications from candidates across Canada who are open to relocating. Relocation support will be available, as applicable.

Projects You’ll Support

From industrial facilities and energy infrastructure to complex construction assignments, you’ll help deliver the survey data and technical services that keep projects moving. Depending on project requirements, your work may include:

• Industrial and energy projects: Survey support for facility development, wellsites, pipelines, and associated infrastructure.

• Engineering and construction surveys: Construction layout, alignment, elevation control, and as-built surveys to support project execution.

• Topographic and site surveys: Detailed site data collection to support engineering design, planning, and development.

• Infrastructure projects: Survey services for access roads, transportation corridors, site grading, and other infrastructure works.

• Legal and regulatory surveys: Survey assignments requiring careful attention to boundaries, applicable requirements, accuracy, and documentation.

You’ll coordinate with clients, field crews, and technical specialists to translate project requirements into safe, efficient fieldwork and dependable deliverables.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Liaising with both internal (McElhanney) and external Project Managers and clients.

• Managing survey projects for industrial facilities and energy infrastructure, including facility development, equipment and foundation layout, pipeline infrastructure, construction, as-built, topographic, and legal/regulatory surveys.

• Establish project scope, budget and schedule, and other project or client expectations

• Preparation of proposals, technical reports and documents.

• Leading survey crews on projects; communicating scope and scheduling information to crew members

• Managing project budgets and financial reporting

• Managing information flow from field to final deliverables

• Interpret Engineering plans for layout and quantities as well as quality assurance checks

• Ensuring quality assurance procedures are carried out for proposals, field returns, drawings, plans, documents, and other deliverables

• Travel will be required from time to time for occasional site meetings and field work

• Other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree or technical diploma in Geomatics with 5-10 years of progressive experience in a survey tech/party chief/ Project Management role; experience in engineering and construction surveys is a strong asset

• Experience with Trimble Business Center

• Experience with Civil 3D is an asset

• Experience with RPAS (Drone) or Terrestrial Laser Scanners is an asset

• Have a safety and quality conscious mindset

• Knowledge of survey calculations, geodetic coordinate systems and map projections

• Strong communication, leadership, and motivational skills

• A motivating and engaging energy with demonstrated strength in leading highly complex groups

• An excellent written and verbal communicator with interpersonal and relationship management skills.

• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines

• Valid driver’s license.

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.

• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm

• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops, and committee involvement.

• Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.

• Relocation Assistance: Financial assistance may be available to eligible candidates relocating for the position.

This role is designated as safety sensitive position.