Project Manager
About Lawson
Lawson is a respected consulting and surveying company known for delivering accurate, efficient, and safe solutions in some of the most challenging and remote environments. For decades, we have helped clients succeed by providing the critical data, technical expertise, and practical guidance needed to move projects forward—regardless of location or complexity.
Our reputation is built on precision, reliability, and a commitment to safety, and we continue to grow by investing in great people who share those values.
The Opportunity
As Lawson continues to expand, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta. In this role, you will oversee projects throughout Western Saskatchewan, Alberta, NWT, and Yukon, supporting work across a diverse range of sectors including pipeline, municipal, civil, heavy industrial, and power distribution.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional project outcomes. You will play a key role in driving project success through effective planning, resource management, client relationship development, and team leadership.
What You’ll Do
Reporting directly to the Western Regional Manager, you will:
- Lead the full lifecycle of projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, documentation, and resource allocation to ensure successful execution.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with current and prospective clients to support long-term partnerships and future opportunities.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to direct reports, including performance management, ongoing development, conflict resolution, and team support.
- Coordinate project timelines and workflows while overseeing daily field and project activities to ensure deliverables are completed safely, accurately, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
- Champion initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, accuracy, and overall quality of work, while supporting the successful implementation of new processes and technologies.
- Facilitate on-the-job training and continuous learning opportunities to help team members stay current with industry practices, tools, and surveying methodologies.
- Develop and maintain systems for tracking project progress, deliverables, contract requirements, and key performance metrics for internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate proactively with clients and project partners to identify challenges, resolve issues effectively, and ensure a high level of client satisfaction.
- Support field operations as needed by conducting a range of surveys, including pipeline, topographic, volumetric, preliminary planning, design, control, and quality assurance surveys.
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will have:
- Post-secondary education in Surveying, Geomatics, Leadership, or Project Management. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
- A minimum of 7 years of surveying experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory role leading a survey field crew.
- At least 2 years of project management experience.
- Experience with drafting and drafting standards.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and contractors.
- A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong technical understanding of surveying theory, equipment, and field practices, including:
- Robotic total stations
- Electronic field books
- Precision verticality and leveling instruments
- RTK/GPS systems
- Laser alignment equipment
- Other modern surveying technologies
- Advanced knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, construction methods, and industry standards.
- Understanding of drafting principles and engineering standards.
- Advanced knowledge of survey control networks, monuments, survey computations (including transformations), and high-level geomatics.
- Proficiency with Trimble software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word). Knowledge of project management software is considered an asset.
- A strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- A valid driver’s license.
Why Join Lawson
At Lawson, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are supported, valued, and given opportunities to grow. When you join Lawson, you become part of a team that takes pride in its work, values collaboration, and is dedicated to delivering outstanding results for clients.
This is a place where your contributions matter. You will be trusted with meaningful responsibilities, supported in your development, and encouraged to make a lasting impact.
Lawson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45.00-$55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
