What is the role?
As the Senior Project Manager for Highways at LEA, you will lead the detailed design and delivery of complex highway projects. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with industry standards and guidelines such as the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) manuals. You will also coordinate project activities, manage deliverables, and provide technical guidance to project teams.

Why join LEA?
LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a history of 72 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of 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 services for land development, transit, municipal, drainage and hydrology, water resources, and provincial roads. Our expertise has contributed to numerous landmark projects across these sectors.

At LEA, we work towards a common goal of self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. As an employee-owned company, every team member's collective efforts contribute directly to our long-standing success.

We’re 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 Canada’s Top Employer for Young People for 2025, 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 compensation 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 team camaraderie 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 our Environmental, 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 company, with continuous growth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• 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 deliverables with the design team and provide technical guidance to Project Designers on complex design issues and day-to-day project design activities.
• Develop quantity takeoff and cost estimates for highway projects.
• Attend and represent LEA as an Engineer in project coordination meetings with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality project design and delivery.
• Participate in utility coordination meetings with utility companies, representatives, and owners and manage utility conflicts to ensure compliance with design standards and guidelines.
• Participate in project meetings, addressing design-related queries and providing technical input.
• Liaise with other project discipline team members and sub-consultants to ensure seamless coordination of technical aspects throughout the project.
• Perform in-field review/investigation of existing highway conditions and provide technical recommendations, as needed.
• Mentor and coach junior team members and participate in their professional growth and development plans.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities within the scope of the Civil Division.

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil/Structural with 15 years of experience managing highway projects, including planning, design, and delivery.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

• Registered in RAQS (Registry, Appraisal and Qualification System) with MTO for the following categories:

  • Detail Design – Major Reconstruction and/or Widening;
  • Detail Design – Multi-Lane Arterial & Expressway – Major Reconstruction and/or Widening;
  • Detail Design – Multi-Lane Arterial & Expressway – Minor Reconstruction and Resurfacing.
  • 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.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering collaborative team environments.

The work arrangement:
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility, safety, and the well-being of everyone.

LEA's 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:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals, including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information, assistance or accommodation requests, please contact People@LEA.CA. We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.

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