Survey Project Manager

McElhanney; Terrace; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave top-up

Health & dental

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus plan

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to join our Northwest BC team (Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat). You will oversee engineering and construction survey projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure schedules, budgets and quality deliverables.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and organization in a fast-paced environment. A Geomatics degree or diploma and several years of surveying PM experience are preferred, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma in Geomatics with 3+ years in a survey PM role.
• Experience with AutoCAD, survey software and Trimble Business Center.
• Experience with Civil 3D is an asset.
• Knowledge of UAV or terrestrial laser scanners is an asset.
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal and external Project Managers and clients.
• Manage survey project types including infrastructure, topographic, engineering and construction.
• Establish project scope, budget and schedule, and other expectations.
• Prepare proposals, technical reports and documents.
• Lead survey crews on projects and communicate scope and scheduling.
• Manage project budgets and financial reporting.
• Manage information flow from field to final deliverables.
• Interpret engineering plans for layout and quantities and perform QA checks.
• Ensure QA procedures for proposals, field returns, drawings and documents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team motivation

Education

Geomatics degree or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble Business Center

Survey software

Civil 3D

UAV (Drone)

Terrestrial laser scanners

Job description

McElhanney, an employee‑owned and operated engineering and environmental services firm with over 1,500 staff in 31 locations across Western Canada, offers innovative solutions in engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services.

The Opportunity

McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Northwest BC (Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat). In this role, you will manage engineering and construction survey projects, requiring strong communication and organization skills to thrive in a fast‑paced professional environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Liaise with internal (McElhanney) and external Project Managers and clients.
• Manage various survey project types including infrastructure, topographic, engineering and construction.
• Establish project scope, budget and schedule, and other project or client expectations.
• Prepare proposals, technical reports and documents.
• Lead survey crews on projects, communicating scope and scheduling information to crew members.
• Manage project budgets and financial reporting.
• Manage information flow from field to final deliverables.
• Interpret engineering plans for layout and quantities as well as conduct quality‑assurance checks.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are carried out for proposals, field returns, drawings, plans, documents and other deliverables.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree or technical diploma in Geomatics with at least 3 years of progressive experience in a survey project management role; experience in engineering and construction surveys is a strong asset.
• Experience with AutoCAD, survey computation software and Trimble Business Center.
• Experience with Civil 3D is an asset.
• Experience with UAV (Drone) or terrestrial laser scanners is an asset.
• Knowledge of survey calculations, geodetic coordinate systems and map projections.
• Strong communication, leadership and motivational skills.
• Motivating and engaging energy with demonstrated strength in leading highly complex groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Valid driver’s license.

What Can We Offer You

Salary range: $78,000 – $110,000 per annum, commensurate with education, experience, skills and professional qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits: maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe and inclusive workplace culture of respect and inclusion.
• Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.
• 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 support: financial assistance if applicable.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

McElhanney is committed to cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process.