Program Director - Provincial Highways

Program Director – Greater Toronto Area Parsons is actively seeking a

Program Director

with experience leading Roadways/Highways design-build projects for the Ministry of Transportation in the Greater Toronto Area.

Responsibilities We are looking for a seasoned Regional Highway Lead to grow our business in the GTA. A candidate with hands‑on project management experience for at least three to five large Ministry of Transportation (MTO) detailed design highway widening and/or interchange modification projects can shape this position and the group to a model they know is successful. In this role, you will oversee and manage the overall civil design team on both conventional and design/build projects for MTO highway programs and play a key role in growing our business with the MTO. We are currently working for the MTO on highway improvement projects and want to take advantage of the relationship to move into more highway design projects with the agency. Supported by a strong design team, the Regional Highway Lead will be managing design projects upon award.

Required Skills and Qualifications

University degree in Engineering (or related field)

P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) designation required

15+ years of experience delivering major/significant MTO projects

Hands‑on project management experience for 3 to 5 large MTO detailed design highway widening and/or interchange modification projects

Proven background of leading multidisciplinary design teams on challenging, high‑profile projects

Project management experience for MTO Environmental Assessment and preliminary design projects preferred

Salary Salary Range: $152,400 - $202,400

Benefits We value our employees and want them to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits including health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax‑Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

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