Posted 4 months ago
Lead Construction Surveyor
@ Rockport Commercial Inc.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
Rockport Commercial Inc. is hiring a licensed Manitoba Land Surveyor to lead its surveying department full time. The role covers on-site construction support, legal boundary and subdivision work, and certified plans for municipal permits. Benefits listed are company parties, competitive salary and health insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the surveying department as the primary authority on survey matters
- Provide on-site layout, topographic and volumetric support to construction teams
- Take responsibility for legal boundary surveys, subdivision plans and easements
- Prepare, sign and seal legal survey plans and staking certificates
- Convert project drawings into Trimble machine control files
Requirements summary:
- Licensed Manitoba Land Surveyor in good standing with AMLS
- Proven ability to manage full surveying scope independently
- Expert knowledge of Trimble GPS, Trimble Business Centre and Civil 3D
- Strong understanding of Manitoba survey regulations and Land Titles Office process
- Clear communication with superintendents, subcontractors and project teams
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Engineering |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Manitoba Land Surveyor (MLS) |
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Rockport Commercial Inc.
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Full company description
Rockport Commercial Inc. is a Construction Management Company headquartered out of Winnipeg Manitoba. Specializing in Commercial and Multifamily Construction.
- LinkedIn followers
- 231
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 5
- Reported office locations
- 62 Don Valley Pkwy, Sunnyside, Manitoba R5R, CA
- Other recorded names
- Rockport Commercial Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Rockport Commercial Inc. is a Construction Management Company headquartered out of Winnipeg Manitoba. Specializing in Commercial and Multifamily Construction.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Sunnyside, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 40 |
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Benefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented licensed Manitoba Land Surveyor (MLS) to join the Rockport Commercial team. In this position you will take full ownership of the surveying department, acting as the primary lead for all legal and field-related tasks. You will work closely alongside our construction crews and project managers to ensure every project is built accurately and remains fully compliant with the Manitoba Land Surveyors Act.
Key Responsibilities
- Department Leadership: Act as the sole authority on all surveying matters, setting benchmarks, establishing control points, and maintaining the integrity of our survey data across multiple active sites.
- Construction Support: Work directly on-site with construction teams to provide real-time layout support, topographic surveys, and volumetric quantity audits.
- Legal & Boundary Accountability: Take professional responsibility for legal boundary surveys, subdivision plans, and easements under the Real Property Act.
- Official Certification: Prepare, sign, and seal all necessary legal survey plans, Zoning Memorandums, and staking certificates required for municipal permits and project closeouts.
- Collaboration: Serve as the critical bridge between the field construction team and the office-based engineering and development divisions.
- Technical Workflow: Convert project drawings into rover/machine control files (Trimble) and manage the calibration and maintenance of all surveying hardware.
What We’re Looking For
- Professional Status: Must be a licensed member in good standing with the Association of Manitoba Land Surveyors (AMLS).
- Leadership Ability: Proven experience as a self-starter capable of managing the full scope of surveying needs for complex civil and building projects without external oversight.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Trimble GPS/Machine Control, Trimble Business Centre, and Civil 3D.
- Manitoba Standards: Strong understanding of local survey regulations and the Land Titles Office submission process.
- Clear Communication: Ability to explain technical information clearly and provide practical guidance to site superintendents, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
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