Surveyor

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You as a Surveyor will

• Perform layout work competently, accurately and efficiently
• Coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities as required by the contract
• Provide technical engineering information and interpretation of plans, detail sheets and specifications for contractors
• Continually find solutions to conflicts in structural/architectural/mechanical/electrical drawings and specifications by conferring with the Consultants. Co-ordinate these solutions with the various sub-trades
• Report accurate quantifies for labour cost reports, accurately monitor material ledgers to determine if quantities remaining in the estimate are sufficient to complete the project in the field
• Inspect falsework for conformance to design drawings
• Assist Project Superintendent by enforcing quality control, expediting subcontractors
• Continually update drawings with changes as issued by Consultants
• Review shop drawings for conformance with the contract and ensure information is communicated to foreman and superintendent
• Identify contract document conflicts and recommend solutions
• Ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction
• Monitor installation of rebar for conformance to structural drawings

Is this the right role for you?

• Minimum of three years construction engineering and layout experience, five plus years preferred 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to represent the company and project team in a professional manner to the Owner, Architect, related project staff and the community
• Experience with CAD is required
• Enthusiasm for challenges and new initiatives are prerequisites
• Bachelor of Engineering or Construction Engineering Technology Diploma
• Red Seal, Gold Seal, or a trades certificate
• Experience with Leica Total Station, considered an asset 
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada 

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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