Rankin Construction Inc. - St. Catharines, Niagara

Job Description

Rankin Construction Inc. is seeking an experienced full-time Construction Surveyor in order to support an ongoing and future construction projects

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Conducting site layout or construction staking surveys; including, rough grade as well as site layout staking.
• Reading and interpreting construction plans and transposing plan information onto the worksite for the purpose of carrying out construction excavation.
• Performing slope staking and grade staking efficiently and effectively.
• Accurately recording measurements (including computing material volumes), deviations and other information obtained through survey activities, and organizing and recording all information.
• Utilizing specialized survey equipment to determine precise measures of grades and positions, including the set-up, calibration and maintenance of equipment as per equipment standards.
• Providing on-site troubleshooting and quality control to ensure all data and work performed is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing and communicating field notes, sketches, checklists, and digital data and issuing weekly/monthly reports.
• Downloading and processing survey data using the appropriate software, if required.
• Preparing accurate 3D models for field layout, if required.

Qualifications/Skills

• Completed a Civil Engineering or Survey related program from an accredited academic institution.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a construction surveyor.
• Familiarity with and ability to understand construction, total station and GPS survey instruments specifically TOPCONequipment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read plans and calculate grades, off-sets, slope stakes, etc.
• The aptitude to complete accurate calculations in the field while under pressure.
• Experience or Familiarity with AutoCAD or other Autodesk based software.
• Good organizational skills & excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively manage schedules and satisfy the needs of construction personnel, superintendents as well as client and project management.
• Site security clearance will be required; including but not limited to, a valid and clear criminal record check and driver’s abstract.

Additional Information

A competitive salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience along with a comprehensive benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Rankin Construction Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please e-mail your resume and cover letter.
Please submit resume to careers@rankinconstruction.ca
or fax to (905)684-2260, or in person to:

20 Corporate Park Drive
Suite 101
St. Catharine's, Ontario

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.