Construction Qc Surveyor - Vancouver, Canada - Smith Bros. & Wilson (B.C.) Ltd.

Description

The Construction QC Surveyor plays an integral role in construction quality, supporting multiple projects in conducting Quality Control / Verification of all critical subtrade work, coordination of 3rd party legal surveyors, integration of points from 3D models, construction layout, & survey as-builts.

This role reports directly to General Superintendent and is in frequent communication with key stakeholders such as the Project Superintendent(s).

• Acquire site survey points and benchmarks from 3rd party legal survey company, and provide to applicable subtrades
• Provide quality control by checking for accuracy at all control points, benchmarks, gridlines, and subtrade work
• Maintain survey points including elevations for accuracy throughout project duration
• Provide layout and additional construction points required by superintendent
• Perform field verification of subcontract layouts, asbuilts and other measurements to assist with quality assurance function
• Provide reports to assist quality program
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated and maintained as per equipment standards.
• Report any discrepancies between the drawings to site management.
• Perform pre pour checks to ensure all necessary wall dowels, anchor bolts, embeds, openings etc. Are complete prior to pour.

• Assist in planning with 3rd party legal survey companies, superintendents in project site setup
• Utilize CADbased & total station software to integrate multiple drawing files from different sources to develop control points, layout and subcontract verification as required by project
• Assist project team in developing means, methods, and procedures for conducting field survey
• Prepare and communicate field notes, sketches, drawings, survey reports to project team.
• Assist with SBW's Quality Program.
• Maintain a document control of all info/drawings used for future reference.
• Mentor and teach.

• Proficient using GPS & Robotic total station survey instruments (ie. Trimble, Hilti)
• Proficient in CAD based program (ie. BricsCad, AutoCad)
• Extensive experience doing construction layout for at least one trade considered a major asset
• Ability to use and adapt to the latest survey equipment and software
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong aptitude in mathematics and spatial awareness
• Understand how to read drawings, lines and grades.(all disciplines such as Architectural and Structural)
• Valid driver's license and clean abstract.
• A positive team player and ability to work in teams or individually.
• Demonstrate organizational and communication skills.
• Previous commercial construction experience.

• Previous field survey experience as a junior surveyor or survey assistant
• Postsecondary education in Geomatics or engineering would be considered an asset but not required

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

• 8 hour shift

• Bonus pay

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)