Come Grow with Us!
Established in 1949, Midwest is an employee-owned professional land surveying firm providing geomatics deliverables designed for oil & gas, utility, construction, and municipal applications through our eight offices in Saskatchewan and Alberta. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients by providing industry-leading project solutions that are customer-centric and technology-driven. Our success is defined by engaged employees, unbending safe work practices, loyal clients and doing the right thing.
We are looking for a Project Manager to support our midstream & upstream oil & gas operations in Northern Alberta from any of our centers in Alberta, including Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Calgary, and Medicine Hat.
Summary Of Responsibilities
- Respond to client requests for engineering, construction and legal survey services related to midstream & upstream oil & gas survey activities in both private and Crown land.
- Prepare survey bids & estimates, and survey specification scopes, Coordinate and assign tasks to the internal project team.
- Distribute project job packages, ensuring relevant documentation is enclosed.
- Maintain relationships with clients and discuss upcoming projects and bids.
- Communicate with clients on client project requests, project specific and technical issues.
- Respond to project related inquiries from GIS technicians, Geomatics Technicians and Drafting staff.
- Reviews daily scope of work and HSE Safety requirements.
- Provide progress invoices and/or final invoices and invoice justification to clients.
- Provide mentorship and project management development to Geomatics Technicians.
- Communicate with client to establish project requirements, project scope, timelines, job expectations and resource requirements.
- Suggest work assignments and provide technical direction to the project team.
- Liaise closely with the client project, construction, land and environmental teams throughout the survey process to coordinate and execute project activity.
- Monitor project progress and manage the project.
- Calculate and check all types of survey plans.
- Reviewing progress and performance of survey field notes and data.
- Coordinate the documentation and tracking of the survey data for current projects.
- Attend project meetings.
- Attend the field as necessary to provide technical direction and support to the field crews and to monitor progress and performance.
- Review project land information files, Crown land information and resolve issues.
- Consistently looks for new ideas to streamline and gain efficiencies.
- Arrange field crew orientation(s) and safe work permits.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Land Surveyor and/or Branch Manager.
What You Offer
- Degree or Diploma in Geomatics from a recognized technical school or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience as a Geomatics Technician, Project Manager or in a related role supporting upstream oil & gas, Crown land or similar surveying projects.
- Experience managing or supervising people.
- Experience working with oil & gas clients and coordinating field-based survey projects is considered an asset.
- ALS, or BCLS commission is considered an asset, but not required.
Key Competencies And Behavioral Attributes
- Displays excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization.
- Good understanding of operational business fundamentals.
- Displays a professional image (appearance and behavior) at all times, both in the office and when representing Midwest Surveys Inc..
- Proven ability to motivate and engage other team members over the duration of the project to achieve continuous superior customer service and timely delivery of Midwest products.
- As a team player, has the ability to recognize employee skill short comings and reassign job activities to others.
- Identifies and addresses training requirements of team members for professional development.
- Demonstrates accepted practices to both field crews and office staff in leadership skills with employee motivation and development.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced oil & gas project environment.
What We Offer
- Employer-paid benefits package includes a flexible health spending account, extended health coverage, prescription coverage, emergency travel, life insurance, wellness fund, personal/sick days, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee Education Assistance Program supports a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Generous vacation policy.
- Employee recognition program.
- Compassionate employer who welcomes you to bring your whole self to work.
- Outstanding work environment that focuses on teamwork and collaboration.
If you are looking to further your career and think we are the right organization for you, we want to hear from you! For more information about Midwest careers and services, visit our website at www.midwest.ca.
We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
APPLICANT MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN CANADA. Validation of eligibility will be required if selected for an interview. 
