Our client, a well-established civil contractor delivering civil, mining, and infrastructure projects across Western Canada, is seeking an experienced Survey Manager to oversee survey operations across multiple active projects. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate project execution, maintaining strong survey governance, and supporting field operations through effective leadership and technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage survey operations across multiple heavy civil and infrastructure projects.
- Oversee and mentor internal survey teams while coordinating with third-party survey providers.
- Act as the primary liaison between project teams and client/owner survey groups.
- Establish and maintain survey control, models, and surfaces to ensure a single accurate project data source.
- Review and approve machine control files and oversee GPS, drone, and survey data integration.
- Validate project quantities and assist with reconciliation prior to billing submissions.
- Support change orders and commercial documentation through accurate survey data.
- Ensure continuous as-built data capture and deliver complete records during project closeout.
- Drive improvements in survey processes, systems, and technologies.
- Uphold Health, Safety & Environmental standards across survey activities.
Ideal Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of survey experience within heavy civil, mining, or infrastructure construction.
- Previous experience in a senior surveyor or survey leadership role.
- Strong background in earthworks, grading, and volumetric analysis.
- Experience coordinating with client or owner survey teams on large infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency with Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or equivalent survey systems.
- Experience with Civil 3D or comparable modelling and design software.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations.
- Civil Technology diploma, geomatics education, or related technical training preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Why this Firm?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Retirement savings plan with RRSP matching.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
- Opportunity to work on large, complex civil and infrastructure projects.
- Stable long-term work with a growing and well-respected contractor.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes in Word document format to [email protected]. Due to the time-sensitive nature of this position, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Torus Talent and our clients are equal-opportunity employers.