Senior Highway Project Manager

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. Lead planning, detailed design, and delivery of complex highway infrastructure projects within the Civil Division .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeMarkham • CanadaSenior💰 CA$140,000 - CA$180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex highway infrastructure projects, including planning, design, and delivery, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers to achieve project goals.

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Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng)Highway Project ManagementTransportation Engineering PrinciplesAutoCAD ProficiencyStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Highway Design PrinciplesQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimationProject Scope ManagementRisk ManagementUtility CoordinationField ReviewsRegulatory ComplianceContract ManagementDesign-Bid-Build and Design-Build Processes

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationCivil 3DInRoads/OpenRoads

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringRegistered in MTO Registry (RAQS)

Industry Keywords

Highway InfrastructureTransportation EngineeringTAC GuidelinesMTO GuidelinesAODA ComplianceHealth and Safety Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, detailed design, and delivery of complex highway infrastructure projects within the Civil Division
Provide technical leadership and guidance to Project Designers on complex design issues and project delivery
Develop quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
Manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, risks, and issues
Coordinate deliverables with design teams, clients, stakeholders, utility companies, internal teams, and sub-consultants
Lead utility coordination meetings and manage utility conflicts
Lead project meetings, address design queries, and coordinate technical aspects
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
Support proposals, fee estimates, and business development pursuits
Lead or perform field reviews and investigations of existing highway conditions
Mentor and coach junior team members
Promote health and safety and mitigate workplace hazards
Ensure deliverables meet quality, client, and regulatory requirements
Continue professional development and perform other Civil Division duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum 15 years of experience managing highway projects, including planning, design, and delivery
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Registered in the MTO Registry, Appraisal and Qualification System (RAQS) for specified detail design and preliminary design categories
Proven experience managing highway project scope, schedule, cost, and risk
Strong knowledge of Transportation Engineering principles and jurisdictional design guidelines, including TAC, MTO, OPSD, and AODA
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 AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, and InRoads/OpenRoads
Strong understanding of MTO procurement processes and contract types, including Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary profit-sharing bonus
Opportunity to become a shareholder and benefit from long-term share value growth
Comprehensive group health benefits: prescription drugs, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, critical illness, wellness account, travel coverage, and virtual health services
RRSP with employer matching
TFSA options
7 flexible paid personal days
Hybrid work environment with flexible hours
Employee-co-funded social club with approximately $50,000 annual budget for events and activities
Mentorship, training, and rotational assignments
Professional development through training sessions, seminars, workshops, and professional associations
Social events, sports leagues, game nights, special events, and volunteer/charitable opportunities