Project Manager/ALS

What the position entails:

At GeoVerra, you'll be part of a team trusted to deliver projects that matter, helping Alberta's upstream oil and gas industry achieve its goals through strong project leadership and client partnership. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Project Manager/Alberta Land Surveyor (PM/ALS) to lead impactful projects, support key clients, and help drive success across Alberta.

This dynamic role focuses on leading projects from initiation to completion, ensuring planning, execution, and delivery are managed with precision and excellence. Additionally, the role contributes to the company through project financial management, client growth, and support of strategic initiatives.

Project Managers embody the company’s values and processes and drive organizational goals. Operational PMs support corporate goals by securing projects, managing client interactions, and ensuring high standards in project execution. The successful candidate’s primary focus will be servicing upstream oil and gas clients in the province of Alberta.

This position is based in Calgary, Alberta; however, we welcome applications from qualified candidates located anywhere in Alberta.

What you will do:

Project Planning & Execution

• Adhere to safety, quality, and technical delivery processes.
• Develop project plans covering scope, timelines, resources, and legal/regulatory requirements, coordinate project schedules with field and office teams.
• Oversee project phases to meet deliverables within scope, schedule, and budget, maintaining quality and client satisfaction
• Mitigate risks (schedule, budget, safety, quality); forecast outcomes and adjust as needed
• Coordinate timely information, deliverables, timelines, and budgets across internal and external teams.
• Resolve project and team issues through open dialogue.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing consistent communication and advice.

Growth

• Build and maintain client relationships through strong execution and regular communication.
• Identify value-added service opportunities; participate or lead proposal writing, engaging market sector, Growth delegates and/or subject matter experts when required.
• Collaborate with Business Development to identify local opportunities and market insights; attend client meetings and events as needed.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of business development activities.
• Serve as primary client/stakeholder contact for clear, consistent communication.
• Identify opportunities to exceed client expectations and ensure satisfaction.

People Management and Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate field and office teams for high performance, collaboration, and inclusivity.
• Coordinate with regional/national teams to allocate resources by skill and project needs. Optimize resources to successfully deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Guide recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, scheduling, and performance management in coordination with National Field and Production Managers.

Quality & Safety Assurance

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards; reinforce team compliance with processes and tools.
• Actively participate in Quality programs and use of tools; apply lessons learned from past projects to improve future quality.
• Partnering with Field, Production, and HSE teams for required testing and client-specific safety preparations.
• Conducting at least two annual Management Field Observations to promote safety culture and standards.
• Project safety requirements are to be documented, communicated to crews, and monitored for compliance. Jobsite Safety Assessments (JSAs) are to be reviewed and signed off to verify that control measures for project tasks and hazards have been implemented.

What you will bring:

• ALS designation
• 5+ years of experience managing projects in land surveying
• Project & Client Management

• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Skilled in project management tools and financial processes (estimating, forecasting, margins).
• Strong client relationship and sales skills to support business development and growth.
• Identifies new opportunities and supports business development initiatives.
• Effectively transitions opportunities to execution teams and promotes additional services.

• Collaboration & Communication

• Excellent verbal, written, and negotiation skills with an adaptable communication style.
• Builds strong relationships, actively listens, and transitions opportunities to execution teams.
• Promotes additional services and identifies new business opportunities.
• Collaborates cross-functionally, resolves conflicts, and fosters inclusive team environments.

• Adaptability & Organization

• Flexible and responsive to shifting priorities and project scopes.
• Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Works independently and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Technical Proficiency

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Autodesk, Trimble, and Esri is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and codes related to land surveying and public lands.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit package including Health, Dental and Health Spending Account coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions.
• Tools and services to support your mental wellness
• Work-life balance
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid professional dues.
• Continuing education and professional development.

Disclosure

We use AI tools only to assist our team in summarizing candidate qualifications and experience. AI is not used to screen, filter, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.

This posting represents a current vacancy, not a future opportunity.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Our Commitment

As an equal opportunity employer, GeoVerra is dedicated to providing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of abilities and background.

We also recognize that the hiring process should be accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our talent attraction team at [email protected]. This includes any support you may need during virtual interviews or throughout the hiring journey.

All accommodation requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.