Survey Project Manager – Industrial & Energy Infra

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

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