Aecon Group Inc.

Survey Manager

Aecon Group Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Calgary • Canada

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Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to survey teams across Calgary-based projects.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute survey activities supporting: Bridge construction and rehabilitation, Highway and roadway infrastructure, LRT and transit projects, Underground and above-ground utilities, Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls.
  • Establish, maintain, and verify survey control networks using KRT/RTK GPS systems, total stations, and conventional survey methods to support accurate, efficient construction layout.
  • Direct and review the completion of layout calculations, construction models, and other digital survey data requirements to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with IFC drawings and construction sequencing.
  • Set up, calibrate, and support machine control systems (Trimble and Topcon) for earthworks, grading, and paving operations.
  • Coordinate machine control models and digital survey data with design, engineering, and construction teams to support timely model release and uninterrupted field operations.
  • Plan and manage drone flights for monthly construction progress monitoring, using aerial data to track schedule performance, support quantity verification, and improve visibility for project leadership and clients.
  • Ensure survey deliverables meet contractual, quality, and schedule requirements.
  • Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of construction and final as-built documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Alberta Transportation (ATEC) and City of Calgary requirements, standards, and approval processes.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors to align survey execution with construction sequencing and production targets.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate survey-related risks that could impact productivity or schedule.
  • Support Aecon’s commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive surveying experience on major civil infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in a Survey Manager or Senior Survey Lead role.
  • Proven experience supporting: Bridge and structural works, Highway and roadway construction, LRT, rail, or transit infrastructure, Utility installation and coordination, MSE wall layout, monitoring, and verification, Construction and record as-built surveys.
  • Strong hands-on experience with KRT/RTK GPS surveying systems.
  • Experience using drone data to support progress tracking, quantity verification, and schedule reporting.
  • Working knowledge of ATEC specifications and City of Calgary standards and processes.
  • Proficiency with modern survey equipment and software (GPS, total stations, data collectors, CAD/Civil platforms).
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, safety-critical construction environment.
  • Experience working in congested urban environments with complex staging and schedule constraints.
  • Experience on large, multi-stakeholder urban infrastructure and transit projects.
Benefits
  • Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
  • Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
surveyinglayout calculationsconstruction modelsdrone data analysisKRT/RTK GPS systemsmachine control systemstotal stationsdata collectorsCAD/Civil platformsconstruction and record as-built surveys
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsrisk managementmentorshipcollaborationtime managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detail