Team Lead - Roads & Highways (Vancouver)

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. 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. 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.

Qualifications

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. • 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. The 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. Compensation

Pay Range: Locations Outside of Lower Mainland – BC & Various locations in Ontario: $128,600.00–$192,900.00 annually. Locations in Lower Mainland – BC, GTA & Ottawa, Ontario: $136,300.00–$204,500.00 annually. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, qualified membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. 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.

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