Construction Surveyor/Civil Coordinator - North Vancouver, B.C

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Surveyor/Civil Coordinator will provide field surveying support and project coordination services to the project management team and Head Office departments. 

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Field surveying using Trimble GPS and Total Station
• Layout, control and reading/interpreting as-built drawings
• Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations and other geodetic measurements
• Verify accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at site
• Calculate heights, depts., relative positions, property lines and other characteristics of terrain
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, data, plots, reports, records and documents related to surveys
• Effectively interact with other key NAC jobsite personnel working in a team environment
• Planning and scheduling
• Contract drawings and specification interpretation
• Document control
• Coordinate the contractor’s review of shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
• Liaise with design firms to assist in the coordination of constructability, questions (RFI process) and the coordination of additional work
• Assist with project cost budgets and maintain programs to meet projected forecasts
• Coordination and instruction of all subcontractors under the direction of the Project Manager and/or Superintendent
• Participate in become knowledgeable with NAC'S Health & Safety policies and procedures, as per the roles and responsibilities within the HSE Manual.

The successful Candidate Will Possess:

• Construction related formal education program – civil/structural/geotechnical degree/diploma or an equivalent combination of technical training & experience
• A minimum of 2 years of construction surveying experience using Trimble GPS and Total Station and possess strong project coordination skills
• Must be well versed in interpreting civil and structural drawings and proficient in layouts
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft software such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, a high level of accuracy and organizational skills
• The ability to work with minimum supervision
• The ability to travel with NAC within Canada
• The ability to work overtime, as required
• Valid WHMIS, Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers and Fall Arrest certificates are required