Job Description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Our Transportation Team is committed to creating connected, resilient, and sustainable communities. We are currently seeking a Team Lead – Roads and Highways to lead and grow our Roads and Highways, Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning (“TPTE”), and Major Projects practice in British Columbia. This role is a key leadership position within the Transportation Business Center and offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our team through business development, technical excellence, people leadership, and strategic growth.

As a Team Lead, you will be empowered to lead a team of technical professionals and will ultimately be responsible for the performance, growth, and success of this group. You will work closely with Business Center Leadership, discipline leads, and sector leaders to deliver high-quality projects, strengthen client relationships, and advance our market presence across British Columbia and Western Canada.

This role is well suited for a motivated, collaborative leader with a strong background in road and highway infrastructure, and major projects who is passionate about mentoring people, delivering quality work, and contributing to business success.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical and project leadership on road and highway infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity, including projects involving transportation planning and traffic engineering as well as major projects.
• Oversee delivery from planning and concept development through detailed design, tender, and construction support.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary teams to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Promote continuous improvement in design delivery, quality management, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements, including Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) guidelines, BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT) guidelines and standards, Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) standards and others where applicable.
• Champion and model a strong safety culture across all projects and activities.

Business Development & Client Relationships

• Grow the Roads and Highways, TPTE and Major Projects practice by strengthening existing client relationships and developing new ones.
• Actively lead and support project pursuits, proposals, and strategic business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with other discipline and sector leads to support integrated, multi-disciplinary opportunities.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging delivery models, and market opportunities.
• Represent the Roads and Highways team as a trusted advisor and technical leader with key clients and stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers, project managers, and technical staff.
• Responsible for workforce planning, project resourcing, utilization, and backlog management.
• Recruit top talent, support professional development, and contribute to succession planning.
• Facilitate goal setting, coaching, performance reviews, and career development discussions.
• Track and manage team performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Act as a conduit of information between Business Center Leadership, senior leadership, and the Roads and Highways team.
• Ensure corporate, Business Center, and regulatory requirements are met, including training, safety, and professional standards.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven leadership experience delivering road and highway, TPTE infrastructure projects of varying sizes preferably including experience in major projects delivery.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop technical professionals.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Sound technical knowledge of road and highway design standards and practices in British Columbia.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering and design software including but not limited to AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent & Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive and accumulated experience, including project / design management, construction engineering experience, preferably design and construction of roads, highways and major infrastructure projects.
• A more senior individual is generally preferred; however, our team is willing to train the right intermediate candidate who meets the preferred minimum qualifications. An experienced technologist candidate meeting the other requirements of this posting would also be considered for the role.

Location

The ideal candidate would be located in the lower mainland working out of our Vancouver or Burnaby office, Kamloops or Kelowna other offices may also be an option if you are the strongest candidate. [LG1] Position will primarily work in an office setting and may require some travel and field work. Hybrid, partial work from home alternatives are also an option.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.