Senior Team Lead

Stantec

. Lead the bridge practice across Ontario and Atlantic Canada, overseeing approximately 70 staff and multiple bridge Team Leads .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeMarkham • CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bridge design and management, with a strong focus on leading multidisciplinary teams, financial performance, and client relationship building. Proficient in preparing technical documents and reports while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

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Licensed Professional EngineerBridge Design LeadershipProject Financial ManagementClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Bridge DesignStructural AnalysisProposal PreparationCondition SurveysAsset ManagementCost EstimationProject CoordinationResource PlanningFinancial Performance ManagementBridge Inspections

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsLeadershipCoachingCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCHBDC

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

Bridge EngineeringTransportation StructuresMultidisciplinary ProjectsHealth and Safety PracticesQuality Management Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the bridge practice across Ontario and Atlantic Canada, overseeing approximately 70 staff and multiple bridge Team Leads
Plan and design bridges and other structures for roadway, transit, and rail projects
Supervise structural analysts and designers for transportation structures
Manage significant bridge and multidisciplinary projects
Lead selected bridge projects, including Engineer of Record and independent design check responsibilities
Prepare contract documents, cost estimates, reports, and proposals
Present information to clients, the public, and stakeholders
Collaborate with colleagues across multidisciplinary design offices
Lead project coordination meetings with internal teams, consultants, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
Grow the bridge engineering and management business practice
Build client relationships, lead account planning, and support business development and marketing
Lead, coach, and support bridge Team Leads and their teams
Plan workloads and resources across Ontario and Atlantic Canada offices
Manage team financial performance, including utilization, project financial health, backlog, forecasting, and invoicing
Mentor junior and intermediate designers, EITs, and technical support staff
Conduct staff performance reviews and support career development
Coordinate with discipline leads on resource allocation and project execution
Support corporate goal alignment and effective use of resources and knowledge
Provide internal leadership in design excellence, coaching, recruitment, and retention
Champion health, safety, environmental practices, and quality management processes
Oversee and manage multiple projects
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with a minimum of 12 years of professional experience, including progressive leadership responsibilities
Licensed Professional Engineer
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Working knowledge of relevant bridge design guides, particularly CHBDC
Experience in a bridge design lead role and in leading technical teams, including leading other leaders or supervisors, people management, resource planning, and financial performance
Experience in design and construction of complex bridges
Experience in preparing proposals and reports
Ability to lead individuals and teams on project assignments
Proven experience in bridge inspections, condition surveys, rehabilitation, repair, and asset management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel periodically between Ontario and Atlantic Canada offices as required
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