Construction Surveyor

About Wilco Contractors Northwest

Wilco Contractors Northwest is a prominent leader in civil construction, specializing in earthworks, underground utilities, landscape construction, parks, sports facilities, and environmental projects in the Edmonton area. We are committed to safety, teamwork, and a collaborative "One Team Spirit" culture. As we continue to expand, we offer stable employment, career progression opportunities, and a chance to contribute meaningfully to our projects.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Construction Surveyor who will engage in comprehensive construction surveying tasks, including quantity take-offs, site setup, instrument calibration, construction layout, and the preparation of as-builts and final quantity reports. Candidates should demonstrate a positive, proactive mindset and a willingness to undertake occasional non-survey related duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately perform quantity takeoffs, reviews, and reconciliations.
• Conduct preliminary, construction phase, and as-built surveys.
• Interpret design drawings and develop effective survey strategies.
• Maintain precise survey notes, sketches, and data archives.
• Install stake lines and establish survey control points with accuracy.
• Distribute survey reports and manage survey data efficiently.
• Collaborate with site superintendents to fulfill field survey requests and measurements.
• Setup and configure survey instruments, including grade control machines.
• Carry out topographic surveys to monitor construction progress.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in surveying.
• Strong knowledge of GPS, machine control technologies, total stations, and electronic data collection methods.
• Familiarity with CAD and survey software is desirable.
• Experience working with Trimble GPS, total stations, and Trimble equipment is advantageous.
• Proficient in designing and implementing digital terrain models.
• Experience using Trimble Business Centre, TCC, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of LiDAR technology is a plus.
• Excellent critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving abstract.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates including overtime compensation.
• Consistent working hours with dependable job security.
• Positive workplace culture fostering teamwork and collaboration.
• Corporate referral incentives.
• Provision of company personal protective equipment (PPE).