What the position entails:
Ready to take the lead on exciting surveying projects? Does taking charge of
surveying projects, mentoring talented teams and partnering with clients to
shape the future of land development excites you? You’re exactly what we are
looking for!
GeoVerra is currently seeking a BCLS to support our Geomatics team on Vancouver
Island. GeoVerra has an office in Victoria, BC. The primary purpose of this role
is to maintain client relationships through exceptional client communication and
Project Management for the delivery of services that meet or exceed client
expectations. This is a leadership position and has significant impact with
external clients and internal team members and therefore needs to be connected
and live out the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values through actions and
results.
What you will do:
- Build, maintain and strengthen positive relationships with clients; be/become
our clients’ trusted advisor.
- Lead and/or assist in preparing quality proposals in conjunction with our
proposal office that meet the client’s requirements, including but not
limited to defining scope, assumptions, standard content, execution plan,
detailed cost estimates and project profitability estimates.
- Lead project teams to deliver quality work on time and on budget.
- Improve profitability of projects through effective planning and active
scope/schedule management.
- Conduct Management Field Observations on a bi-annual basis to discuss safety
with employees and ensure that safe working conditions are being maintained
in accordance with GeoVerra’s standards.
- Monitor project and team performance. Forecast project outcomes and adjust
where necessary to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Manage client expectations, scope creep and scope changes through active
communication.
- Identify and resolve client, project and/or team issues.
- Communicate with clients and internal team members to ensure timely flow of
information, actions, deliverables, timelines and budgets.
- Maintain a risk-aware project environment, recognizing risk events early and
proactively mitigating.
- Ensure Quality, safety, legislation and industry standards are met or
exceeded.
- Facilitate an environment of high performance. Mentor and support the
development of self and the project team members.
- Willingness and ability to travel to sites within and beyond Victoria.
- Build, maintain and strengthen positive relationships with clients; be/become
our clients’ trusted advisor.
- Lead and/or assist in preparing quality proposals in conjunction with our
proposal office that meet the client’s requirements, including but not
limited to defining scope, assumptions, standard content, execution plan,
detailed cost estimates and project profitability estimates.
- Lead project teams to deliver quality work on time and on budget.
- Improve profitability of projects through effective planning and active
scope/schedule management.
- Conduct Management Field Observations on a bi-annual basis to discuss safety
with employees and ensure that safe working conditions are being maintained
in accordance with GeoVerra’s standards.
- Monitor project and team performance. Forecast project outcomes and adjust
where necessary to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Manage client expectations, scope creep and scope changes through active
communication.
- Identify and resolve client, project and/or team issues.
- Communicate with clients and internal team members to ensure timely flow of
information, actions, deliverables, timelines and budgets.
- Maintain a risk-aware project environment, recognizing risk events early and
proactively mitigating.
- Ensure Quality, safety, legislation and industry standards are met or
exceeded.
- Facilitate an environment of high performance. Mentor and support the
development of self and the project team members.
What you will bring:
- BC Land Surveyor (BCLS) license or ability to obtain BC Land Survey license
in a reasonable time frame;
- Diploma or Degree in Geomatics Engineering Technology, B.Sc. in Geomatics or
related discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of previous project management experience with demonstrated success
in managing: Client Expectations, Scope, Budget / Forecast, Schedule, and
Quality.
- Knowledge of project financial processes including estimating, managing and
controlling costs, Operating Profit/Margins, and forecasting
- Strong client management and sales skills to increase year-of-year sales with
new and existing clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively and competently with people at all levels in the
organization; is a great team member.
- Ability to work without supervision; effective time management and strong
organizational skills.
- Contribute on an on-going basis toward maintaining a safe working environment
both for yourself and for those working with you or in your close vicinity.
- Computer literate; proficient in Windows; MS Word and other Microsoft Office
applications.
- Ability to work to deadlines and see tasks through to completion.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong awareness of project budget, scope and primary tasks to maintain
project schedules.
- Working knowledge of laws, regulations, statutes and codes pertaining to
project impacts and Land Surveying services.
What we offer
- Comprehensive benefit package including Health, Dental and Health Spending
Account coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions.
- Salary range $90,000 - $130,000/ annual depending on experience.
- Tools and services to support your mental wellness
- Work-life balance
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Paid professional dues.
- Continuing education and professional development.
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
careers@geoverra.com. 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.
