Senior Highway Project Manager

What is the role

The Senior Highway Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning design and delivery of complex highway infrastructure projects within the Civil Division. This role provides technical leadership manages multidisciplinary project teams oversees project scope schedule budget and quality and builds strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The Senior Highway Project Manager also mentors junior staff and contributes to business development and the continued growth of LEAs Highway sector.

Why join LEA

LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a 72year history. We provide multidisciplinary engineering services across Transportation Civil Structures Construction Administration Electrical and Infrastructure Systems and Environmental Management.

In the Civil Division at LEA we specialize in the preliminary and detailed design of civil infrastructure including land development transit municipal infrastructure drainage and hydrology water resources highways and provincial roads. Our expertise has contributed to numerous landmark projects across these sectors.

At LEA we are committed to producing high-quality client-focused engineering solutions while supporting the professional growth and self-realization of our people. As an employee-owned company every team member contributes directly to LEAs continued success and growth.

Were confident that by joining LEA you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canadas Top Employer for Young People for 2025 & 2026 highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.
• Recruits high-performing motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
• Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Offers a competitive total rewards package of salary substantial bonuses benefits and other perks.
• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Cultivates teamwork and collaboration offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues game nights special events and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
• Is an organization that is committed to achieving ourEnvironmental Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Prioritizes mentorship training and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned companywith continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role your duties and responsibilities will include:

Design and Technical Work

• Lead the detailed design activities for complex highway projects in compliance with the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) manuals design standards and guidelines.
• Manage and coordinate project deliverables with the design team and provide technical guidance to Project Designers on complex design issues and day-to-day project delivery.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for highway projects.

Project Coordination & Project Management

• Manage the planning coordination and delivery of highway projects including project scope schedule resources and budgets to achieve project objectives and client expectations.
• Represent LEA in project coordination meetings with clients stakeholders utility companies and internal teams to support the successful delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
• Lead utility coordination meetings with utility companies representatives and owners and manage utility conflicts to ensure compliance with applicable design standards and guidelines.
• Lead project meetings addressing design-related queries and providing technical leadership.
• Liaise with other project discipline team members and sub-consultants to ensure seamless coordination of technical aspects throughout the project.
• Monitor project progress identify project risks and issues and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.

Client Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Support business development activities including assisting with proposals fee estimates and the pursuit of new project opportunities.

Field Reviews & Investigations

• Lead or perform in-field reviews/investigations of existing highway conditions and provide technical recommendations as needed.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and coach junior team members and participate in their professional growth and development plans.

Quality & Safety

• Support and promote a culture of health and safety by ensuring compliance with policies and proactively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards to protect the well-being of team members.
• Ensure project deliverables meet applicable quality standards client requirements and regulatory requirements.

Professional Development

• Continuously grow professional skills and knowledge through training sessions seminars workshops and involvement in professional associations to stay updated on the latest trends software and technology.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities within the scope of the Civil Division.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 15 years of experience managing highway projects including planning design and delivery.
• Licensed Professional Engineer () with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Registered in the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Registry Appraisal and Qualification System (RAQS) for the following categories:
  1. Detail Design Major Reconstruction and/or Widening;
  2. Detail Design Multi-Lane Arterial & Expressway Major Reconstruction and/or Widening;
  3. Detail Design Multi-Lane Arterial & Expressway Minor Reconstruction and Resurfacing.
  4. Preliminary Design Functional Planning and Design Studies.
• Proven experience managing highway projects including scope schedule cost and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Transportation Engineering principles and Jurisdictional Design Guidelines (e.g. TAC MTO OPSD AODA).
• Demonstrated expertise in highway design principles including alignments geometrics staging utilities roadside safety quantity takeoffs pavement marking signage and constructability.
• Experience coordinating with MTO stakeholders navigating project approvals and managing consultant and contractor teams.
• Proficiency in industry-relevant software: AutoCAD MicroStation Civil 3D InRoads/OpenRoads.
• Strong understanding of MTO procurement processes and contract types (e.g. Design-Bid-Build Design-Build) including risk management strategies.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams mentor junior engineers and work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication skills including stakeholder engagement report preparation and presentations.
• Knowledge of health safety and environmental requirements in highway projects.

Total Rewards at LEA

At LEA we offer a total rewards package designed to support your financial well-being health and work-life balance along with unique opportunities for shareholding and long-term share value growth.

• Annual Salary Range: $140000 $180000. Compensation will be based on the successful candidates qualifications experience and demonstrated capabilities.
• Discretionary Profit Sharing: LEA offers opportunities to receive a bonus payment from the profit-sharing program.
• Shareholding: Unique opportunity to become a shareholder in the firm have a voice in governance and benefit from long-term share value growth.
• Group Health Benefits: Comprehensive coverage including prescription drugs dental vision STD LTD life insurance critical illness wellness account travel coverage and virtual health services.
• Retirement & Savings Plans: RRSP with employer matching and TFSA options for tax-free growth.
• Personal Days: 7 days of flexible paid time off that can be used as needed including for personal matters or vacation.
• Hybrid & Flexible Work Model: LEA operates in a hybrid environment with flex hours to ensure flexibility safety and well-being. Periodic attendance at our Markham/Toronto office is expected for in-person learning and collaboration.
• Social Club: LEA has a unique employee-co-funded social club with an annual budget of approximately $50000 to host social events and activities that bring employees together. Many events welcome guests with the social club covering part or all of the guest costs.

Type of Position:

Full-Time Permanent

The work arrangement:

LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility safety and the well-being of everyone. Periodic attendance at our Markham office is expected to facilitate in-person learning of new tasks with experienced senior staff.

LEAs Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:

LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer with Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities we encourage applications from underrepresented groups including Indigenous peoples LGBTQ2S individuals newcomers neurodiverse individuals persons with disabilities racial and ethnic minorities refugees veterans and women.

We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences without regard to factors such as age colour conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted disability family status gender identity or expression genetic characteristics marital/family status national origin protected veteran status race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Accessibility:

LEA is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment or interview process please contact . We remain committed to ensuring that accommodations are available and supported throughout employment.

AI Disclosure:

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to screen assess or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process for this position.

Vacancy Status:

This position is an existing vacancy.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC