Survey Project Manager

Weâ 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: $40â $45 CAD, depending on experience

Total annual compensation including overtime and potential performance bonus: approximately $90,000â $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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