Job Id: 8833

Surespan Structures Ltd

nelis.vdheever@surespan.com

Duncan

British Columbia

Full Time

Surespan Structures Ltd located at 3721 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 6P2, is looking for one (1) full-time Engineering Surveyor Technician/Estimator reporting to the Operations Manager.  The applicant will work from the primary address as well as travelling to various construction project sites. 

Surespan Structures Ltd is working on heavy civil construction projects with a focus on bridge construction and remote access.  Producing pre-cast concrete bridges and steel deck portable bridges primarily for the forestry to producing large precast and prestressed permanent for diverse clients. Our Company also produces architectural and structural concrete panels, earth and retaining walls, coping, road barriers, girders, pipe and pipeline weights, anchors and utility vaults. See our website https://surespan.com/surespan-structures/

Engineering Surveyor Technician 

Duties will be on heavy construction bridge projects that include but not limited to:

·       Pile Driving Alignment Surveys

·       Structure layout and data logging

·       AutoCAD drafting and presentation

·       GNSS Hydrographic/Lidar data collection

·       Data reduction and project deliverables

·       Research survey records and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries and areas to be surveyed and coordinates findings with the work of engineers, clients and others involved in projects

·       Verifies the accuracy of field survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites

·       Work successfully as an integral team member to achieve project goals

·       Strong commitment to Health, Safety & Environment

·       Travel to various construction project sites

·       Perform other technical functions in support of civil engineering activities

·       English is the language used in the workplace 

Estimator

Duties will be for bridge construction projects:

·       Analyzing plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare bid estimates for bridge projects.

·       Performing complete estimates on selected bridge projects consisting of project site visit, quantity take-off, and pricing.

·       Performing all aspects of bidding including, but not limited to, procuring new projects to bid, ordering proposals, bridge project site investigation, materials and subcontractor solicitation, estimating labour and equipment costs, and creating bid proposals.

·       Liaising with all levels of management, clients and contacts

·       Contacting and developing business relationships with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing within estimates.

·       Preparing final estimate summaries, analyzing each section for scope, pricing, and completeness.

• Travel to various construction project sites
• English is the language used in the workplace 

Wages and Benefits

·       $110,000 per annum/paid bi-weekly 

·       Working 40 normal hours per week

·       Possibility of working on stat holidays due to nature of the business

·       10 vacation days per year

·       Company will provide a laptop and cellphone

·       Annual bonus payable at discretion of management

·       Disability, Dental, vision, extended medical insurance

Education and Experience Required

• Degree or Diploma or Certificate in Geomatics Technology or Surveying from any jurisdiction  
• Working knowledge in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (will be an asset)  
• Working knowledge of field survey methods and calculations 
• Working knowledge of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations
• Surveying and Estimating experience in the construction industry 
• Valid driver’s license 

Skills Required

• High personal, professional, and ethical standards 
• Initiative and sound judgment
• A collaborative, proactive, and results oriented approach. 
• Strong relationship building skills
• Sound prioritization/time-management skills

How to Apply

Please send the following to nelis.vdheever@surespan.com

·       A motivation letter in which you explain why you would be a suitable applicant

·       Resume with detailed duties

·       Three references confirming your experience to meet the requirements above – we will call references that should be previous employers

·       Please answer the following questions:

1.     How do you ensure that your estimates are accurate?

2.     Please explain how you identify risk pricing a project.?

3.     Describe how you would conduct a survey for a construction project?

4.     Please explain your approach on developing a remediation methodology based on survey data.?

5.     Please explain your methodology to measure a complex elevated bridge with a spiral curve and grade of 5%, and how you would guide the crews to do real time adjustments to the structure?

***** The method of applying is to test if you can follow instructions. If you do not follow these instructions and apply in the prescribed manner your application will not be considered.