Survey Project Manager

We’re looking for a Survey Project Manager to join a well-established contractor in the heavy civil and excavation industry.
Our client is a reputable Estevan-based contractor recognized for delivering high-quality infrastructure, excavation, deep utility, and concrete solutions across large-scale civil projects. The team values safety, accuracy, collaboration, accountability, and long-term employee growth. With a strong and consistent project pipeline, this role offers stability and exposure to diverse and technically challenging civil projects.
A Survey Project Manager will be responsible for leading projects from planning through execution, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards. This role combines project leadership, estimating, surveying, and operational oversight in a practical, field-driven environment.
Survey Project Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and manage heavy civil construction projects from planning through execution
• Collaborate closely with operations, superintendents, estimators, and senior leadership
• Prepare and support project estimates, cost tracking, and budget control
• Conduct surveying, site assessments, and land evaluation using Topcon equipment, including topographic surveys for cut/fill quantities, grade/alignment staking, and translating survey data into AutoCAD for grade design
• Oversee work related to deep utilities, excavation, concrete works, concrete plants, pacewalks, and infrastructure development
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, schedules, and resources across multiple operations
• Contribute to decisions related to construction methodology, sequencing, and execution strategy
• Identify project risks, site challenges, and operational constraints, and implement effective solutions
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Support consistent project execution and operational best practices

The Successful Candidate Has

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing heavy civil, excavation, or infrastructure projects
• Strong technical background in deep utilities, concrete construction, and earthworks
• Hands-on surveying experience with Topcon equipment is highly important
• Experience with topographic surveys, grade/alignment staking, cut/fill calculations, and translating survey data into AutoCAD for grade design
• Experience with estimating, site/land evaluation, and project cost tracking
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational priorities simultaneously
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, safety, and cost control
• Excellent communication and team-collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with construction management software is an asset
• P.Eng designation is considered an asset but not mandatory
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime hours as required

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate: $40–$45 CAD, depending on experience
• Total annual compensation including overtime and potential performance bonus: approximately $90,000–$120,000 CAD/year
• Relocation package available for qualified candidates
• Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging civil and infrastructure projects
• Stable, long-term role with an established contractor

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

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