Remote Project Manager (BCLS optional)

Underhill Geomatics is a land surveying firm with offices in Fort St. John, Kamloops, Burnaby, Comox, and Whitehorse. Operating since 1913, Underhill continues to provide technologically advanced, flexible, and efficient geospatial solutions for all our clients’ needs within British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

As a Remote Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing survey projects from initiation through completion, primarily in a remote capacity. You will oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications while coordinating with surveyors, technologists, field crews, and other project team members to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and within established timelines and budgets.

What we offer:

Underhill Geomatics Ltd. offers an excellent compensation package commensurate with your experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package as below and the opportunity to further develop your abilities working with a great team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Client Relationships: Build strong client relationships, manage expectations, and provide excellent service.
• Project Planning: Define project scope, methodology, budget, schedule, resources, safety, and risk strategies with clients and stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Lead survey and support teams, providing direction and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Client Communication: Act as the primary client contact, providing updates and addressing concerns.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate equipment, personnel, subcontractors, and internal resources to meet project needs.
• Project Execution: Oversee project delivery, ensuring compliance with surveying standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Quality Control: Review survey data, reports, and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Financial Management: Monitor budgets, expenses, profitability, change orders, invoices, and accounts receivable.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and implement strategies to minimize their impact.
• Safety Management: Provide safety leadership, communicate hazards, ensure PPE and orientations, and monitor site safety.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain project records and provide regular progress reports.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and quality.

Requirements and Skills:

• Diploma or degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5 years + of project management experience in surveying or geospatial industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and equipment, particularly in the Lower Mainland.
• Familiarity with LiDAR, laser scanning, RPAS, and multibeam technology is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Ability to travel to offices when required.
• BCLS, CLS, or PEng designation is an asset but not required.
• Strong project management, planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management skills.
• Effective leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team-building abilities.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and manage expectations.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic.

Pay: $100,000.00-$160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• Land Survey Project Manager: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person