McElhanney, an employee‑owned and operated engineering and environmental services firm with over 1,500 staff in 31 locations across Western Canada, offers innovative solutions in engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services.

The Opportunity
McElhanney Ltd. is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Northwest BC (Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat). In this role, you will manage engineering and construction survey projects, requiring strong communication and organization skills to thrive in a fast‑paced professional workplace.

What You’ll Be Doing

Liaise with internal (McElhanney) and external Project Managers and clients.

Manage various survey project types including infrastructure, topographic, engineering and construction.

Establish project scope, budget and schedule, and other project or client expectations.

Prepare proposals, technical reports and documents.

Lead survey crews on projects, communicating scope and scheduling information to crew members.

Manage project budgets and financial reporting.

Manage information flow from field to final deliverables.

Interpret engineering plans for layout and quantities as well as conduct quality‑assurance checks.

Ensure quality assurance procedures are carried out for proposals, field returns, drawings, plans, documents and other deliverables.

Perform other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

Degree or technical diploma in Geomatics with at least 3 years of progressive experience in a survey project management role; experience in engineering and construction surveys is a strong asset.

Experience with AutoCAD, survey computation software and Trimble Business Center.

Experience with Civil 3D is an asset.

Experience with UAV (Drone)



or terrestrial laser scanners is an asset.

Knowledge of survey calculations, geodetic coordinate systems and map projections.

Strong communication, leadership and motivational skills.

Motivating and engaging energy with demonstrated strength in leading highly complex groups.

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Results‑oriented and able to manage multiple priorities and timelines.

Valid driver’s license.

What Can We Offer You
Salary range: $78,000 – $110,000 per annum, commensurate with education, experience, skills and professional qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

Comprehensive benefits: maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Safe and inclusive workplace culture of respect and inclusion.

Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan.

Professional development: reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, workshops and committee involvement.

Career progression support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.

Relocation support: financial assistance if applicable.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
McElhanney is committed to cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. McElhanney will not ask applicants for any form of monetary exchange at any point in the recruitment process.

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📌 Survey Project Manager (British Columbia)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 British Columbia