Senior Survey Technologist
Aplin Martin
- Edmonton, AB
- $70,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Aplin Martin is a full-service Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Environmental and Survey company, celebrating over 55 years of success in making sustainable communities a reality across Canada. Over the five decades, the Aplin Martin family has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm of 300+ talented and dedicated professionals delivering innovative and practical design solutions, approval strategies, and project management services to our clients in BC, AB, and ON. We are dedicated to nurturing our employees’ growth and development, and providing a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional development that ensures a rewarding career within our organization.The Opportunity
The Senior Survey Technologist will focus on day-to-day external coordination activities supporting the work of the Project Manager/Land Surveyor, including close coordination with project teams. The position is in Edmonton and will be coordinating projects for both Edmonton and Calgary Offices.Duties & Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Project Manager on Client interactions and engage directly with the Client’s representative on day-to-day project matters.
- Take the lead role in day-to-day coordination with other consultants, third-party agencies, and staff, communicating coordination outcomes clearly to the rest of the project team.
- Attend meetings with Clients, Contractors and staff and make notes and records of the outcomes of these meetings for project record purposes.
- Meet project milestones in accordance with project deadlines.
- Track project progress and work with Project Manager to obtain authorizations/approvals for changes in schedule/scope.
- Assist the Project Manager with 3-month forecasting of work projections, invoice preparation, and budget tracking.
- Provide office support, plan checking and coordinate completion of drawings for various types of surveys that may include topographic plans, construction layout sketches, and as-built plans.
- Preparing field files, including review of mechanical, structural, architectural, etc. drawings to prepare coordinate for layout.
- Provide assistance in the field with survey crews during peak periods.
- Field data processing and survey computations such as legal boundary calculations, network adjustments, and GNSS data processing etc.
- Ensure collected data is accurate and standard survey procedures have been followed.
- Participate in Business Development and networking events.
- Any other duties, as assigned not listed above but are within the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- 2-year diploma in either Geomatics Engineering Technology or Surveying and Geospatial Engineering Technology or equivalent program.
- 5+ years of experience in construction project coordination.
- Ability to multitask with competing priorities including tasks and people.
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of dependability, technical ability, and attention to detail.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
- Working knowledge of Civil 3D, and Microsurvey.
- Familiarity with Trimble Survey Equipment and Trimble Business Center is an asset.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- A formal course in Project Management as part of a Certificate or Diploma in Project Management curriculum (confirm locally available and eligible options with your Branch Manager).
- Valid Driver’s License.
The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience, skillsets, and qualifications.Benefits & Rewards
- Comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program, life insurance, AD&D and LTD
- Education assistance program
- Monthly health & fitness allowance
- Group RRSP program & employer matching.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Equal opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization
- Fun social, team building events and professional development activities.
- A culture that supports learning, collaboration, and work-life balance