Bursey Excavation and Development Limited is a locally owned civil construction company with over 30 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. We pride ourselves on safety, teamwork, and developing talent through hands-on experience and career progression.
Position Summary
Bursey Excavating is seeking an experienced Surveyor to join our team on a rotational shift for an upcoming project on the West Coast. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting construction and survey operations through accurate data collection, layout, and reporting across multiple job sites. This role requires a solid technical understanding of surveying practices, the ability to interpret construction drawings, and hands-on experience with GPS and total station survey equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Read, interpret, and apply construction and survey plans and drawings
- Import and export survey field data accurately and efficiently
- Complete a variety of survey projects, including:
- Establishing localized control
- Topographic surveys
- Non-legal boundary surveys
- Quality assurance as-built surveys
- Quantity and volume calculations
- Construction layout and return surveys
- Field grading stakeouts
- Operate GPS survey equipment across multiple job sites (experience with Topcon equipment is considered an asset)
- Perform topographic surveys to determine volume quantities for progress billing
- Calculate elevations and measurements from drawings and execute accurate field layout
- Ensure survey work meets project specifications, schedules, and quality standards
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of survey data
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of surveying experience (required)
- Strong understanding of construction surveying practices
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines