The Opportunity
McElhanney is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join our Edmonton team, leading survey projects supporting industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, and construction. From facility development and equipment layout to pipelines, wellsites, and associated infrastructure, you’ll help clients deliver projects through accurate survey data and reliable technical solutions.

You’ll oversee projects from proposals and planning through field execution and final deliverables, working closely with clients, survey crews, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality work within budget and schedule. This is an opportunity to take ownership of project delivery, build strong client relationships, and grow your leadership capabilities within a collaborative, 100% employee-owned firm.

While this position is based in Edmonton, Alberta, we welcome applications from candidates across Canada who are open to relocating. Relocation support will be available, as applicable.

Projects You’ll Support
From industrial facilities and energy infrastructure to complex construction assignments, you’ll help deliver the survey data and technical services that keep projects moving. Depending on project requirements, your work may include:

Industrial and energy projects: Survey support for facility development, wellsites, pipelines, and associated infrastructure.

Engineering and construction surveys: Construction layout, alignment, elevation control, and as-built surveys to support project execution.

Topographic and site surveys: Detailed site data collection to support engineering design, planning, and development.

Infrastructure projects: Survey services for access roads, transportation corridors, site grading, and other infrastructure works.

Legal and regulatory surveys: Survey assignments requiring careful attention to boundaries, applicable requirements, accuracy, and documentation.





You’ll coordinate with clients, field crews, and technical specialists to translate project requirements into safe, efficient fieldwork and dependable deliverables.

What You’ll Be Doing

Liaising with both internal (McElhanney) and external Project Managers and clients.

Managing survey projects for industrial facilities and energy infrastructure, including facility development, equipment and foundation layout, pipeline infrastructure, construction, as-built, topographic, 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 is an asset





Experience with RPAS (Drone) or Terrestrial Laser Scanners is an asset

Have a 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 $100,000 - $120,000 per year. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary 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.

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

Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.

Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm

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 Assistance: Financial assistance may be available to eligible candidates relocating for the position.

This role is designated as safety sensitive position.

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📌 Survey Project Manager (Alberta)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 Alberta