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Job Description
The Opportunity
McElhanney is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join our team in Edmonton, AB. In this role, you will be responsible for managing engineering and construction and legal/regulatory survey projects for Industrial clients. The successful candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment. This position is ideal for an individual looking to advance their career into project management while providing leadership and oversight to the project delivery process.
We have industry-leading professionals and mentors, and a culture that fosters growing future leaders. Our team has a reputation of taking great care in developing our people and fostering a positive, friendly, and rewarding work environment. Join McElhanney, a firm with big company opportunities, and a small company feel!
Curious about what this opportunity could mean for you? Apply today and join us for a conversation to help us learn more about your potential new role.
This role is designated as a safety sensitive position and completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol for work testing is required.
What You’ll Be Doing
Liaising with both internal (McElhanney) and external Project Managers and clients.
Managing various survey project types including infrastructure, topographic, engineering, construction and legal/regulatory surveys.
Establish project scope, budget and schedule, and other project or client expectations
Preparation of proposals, technical reports and documents.
Leading survey crews on projects; communicating scope and scheduling information to crew members
Managing project budgets and financial reporting
Managing information flow from field to final deliverables
Interpret Engineering plans for layout and quantities as well as quality assurance checks
Ensuring quality assurance procedures are carried out for proposals, field returns, drawings, plans, documents, and other deliverables
Travel will be required from time to time for occasional site meetings and field work
Other duties as required.
What You’ll Bring
Degree or technical diploma in Geomatics with 5 – 10 years of progressive experience in a survey tech/party chief/ Project Management role; experience in engineering and construction surveys is a strong asset
Experience with Trimble Business Center
Experience with Civil 3D
Experience with RPAS (Drone) or Terrestrial Laser Scanners is an asset
Havea safety and quality conscious mindset
Knowledge of survey calculations, geodetic coordinate systems and map projections
Strong communication, leadership, and motivational skills
A motivating and engaging energy with demonstrated strength in leading highly complex groups
An excellent written and verbal communicator with interpersonal and relationship management skills.
Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines
Valid driver’s license.
What Can We Offer You?
The salary range for this position is $100K- $120K Per Annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, & RRSP matching.
Maternity leave top-up and parental leave.
Keeping our employees, clients, partners, and communities safe is our core value and overriding priority.
Opportunity to join an employee-owned firm that is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025)
Financial assistance with relocation if applicable.
Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership.
A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all.
Continuous support for your professional development and growth.
Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone.
Participation in our numerous programs that support our Four Cornerstones: people & communities, clients & partners, processes & technology, and financial.
