Survey Project Manager

McElhanney; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work‑Life Harmony

Comprehensive Benefits

Safe & Inclusive Workplace

Competitive compensation with bonus/RS

Professional Development

Job summary

McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join our Lower Mainland or Sea to Sky team. You will manage land development, First Nations, municipal, and legal surveying projects, coordinating field crews and office staff to meet scope, schedules, and budgets.

You’ll build strong client relationships, supervise survey staff, and apply your technical surveying knowledge to plan and execute successful field work while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant surveying experience.
• Diploma or degree in Geomatics or related discipline.
• Project management experience with scope, schedule, and budget ownership.
• Experience with legal land surveying in BC (land development/municipal/First Nations).

Responsibilities

• Manage survey projects focused on land development, First Nations, municipal, and legal land surveying.
• Coordinate field crews and office staff with clear project direction.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations from initiation to completion.
• Serve as a key contact for clients and internal teams.
• Apply surveying knowledge to planning, problem-solving, and field execution.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to survey team members.
• Ensure quality assurance for field returns, drawings, and legal plans.
• Promote safety and adherence to HSE policies.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Client relationships

Team leadership

Survey field experience

Geomatics knowledge

Driver's licence

Education

Diploma or degree in Geomatics

Tools

Civil 3D

MSCAD

survey processing software

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Opportunity

McElhanney has an opportunity for a Survey Project Manager to join our team in the Lower Mainland or Sea to Sky region. This role is ideal for an experienced survey professional who has built a strong technical foundation in the field and is ready to take on greater responsibility for managing projects, clients, and survey teams.

You’ll manage a variety of survey projects with a primary focus on land development, First Nations projects, municipal and legal land surveying, and supporting internal McElhanney project teams. Projects will largely be based throughout the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky region, with opportunities to support remote and out-of-town legal survey work as needed.

We’re looking for someone who understands the technical side of surveying and can confidently coordinate technical field and office staff, manage scope, schedule and budgets, and build strong relationships with clients and internal partners.

Location: This position can be based anywhere in the Lower Mainland, with flexibility to work from a McElhanney office in Surrey, Vancouver, Langley, or Whistler. Travel is limited and will generally depend on project needs and your involvement in field activities.

What You’ll Do

• Manage survey projects focused on land development, First Nations, municipal, and legal land surveying
• Coordinate field crews and office staff, providing clear direction on project scope, schedules, priorities, and deliverables
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations from initiation through completion
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, internal project teams, and other Project Managers
• Apply your technical surveying knowledge to support project planning, problem-solving, and successful field execution
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and mentorship to survey team members to support effective project delivery
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed for field returns, drawings, legal plans, proposals, and other deliverables
• Promote a strong culture of safety and adherence to McElhanney HSE policies and Safe Work Methods

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of relevant surveying experience, with a strong technical foundation and hands‑on field experience
• Diploma or degree in Geomatics or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Project management experience, with the ability to manage projects, clients, crews, schedules, and budgets
• Experience with legal land surveying in British Columbia, ideally supporting land development, municipal, or First Nations projects
• Strong communication, client relationship, teamwork, and project leadership skills
• Proficiency with relevant survey and design software, including Civil 3D or MSCAD, industry standard survey processing software, and Microsoft 365
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• BCLS or CLS designation is an asset; experienced senior survey technologists with relevant project management experience are also encouraged to apply

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $140,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage 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.

• Work‑Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
• 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 share ownership potential.
• 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.

This role is designated as a safety sensitive position.