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 disciplineProven experience managing heavy civil, excavation, or infrastructure projectsStrong technical background in deep utilities, concrete construction, and earthworksHands-on surveying experience with Topcon equipment is highly importantExperience with topographic surveys, grade / alignment staking, cut / fill calculations, and translating survey data into AutoCAD for grade designExperience with estimating, site / land evaluation, and project cost trackingAbility to manage multiple projects and operational priorities simultaneouslyStrong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsAbility to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and contract documentsDetail-oriented with a strong focus on quality, safety, and cost controlExcellent communication and team-collaboration skillsProficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelExperience with construction management software is an assetP.Eng designation is considered an asset but not mandatoryWillingness and flexibility to work overtime hours as requiredCompensation and Benefits
Hourly rate : $40–$45 CAD, depending on experienceTotal annual compensation including overtime and potential performance bonus : approximately $90,000–$120,000 CAD / yearRelocation package available for qualified candidatesOpportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging civil and infrastructure projectsStable, long-term role with an established contractorCandidates 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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