Regional Bridge Lead

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.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented **Regional Bridge Lead** in the Western Canada area who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is focused on helping our clients, colleagues, and communities thrive.

This position is an integral part of our Canada West leadership team where you will be responsible for strengthening and growing our bridge practice made up of more than 60 talented bridge engineering and design professionals across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. You will leverage your bridge engineering expertise, industry and market knowledge, strategic planning skillset, and broad leadership capabilities to:

- lead the pursuit and delivery of exciting bridge projects that transform our communities and inspire our people;
- facilitate strengthened collaboration and workload sharing across our Western Canada bridge engineering teams;
- advance technical delivery excellence in our bridge practice;
- respond to interdisciplinary project resourcing needs from the bridge sector;
- steward a supportive and high performance culture that values belonging, values feedback, celebrates shared success, and embraces ambition.

Reporting directly to the Regional Business Leader, you will play a pivotal role in translating our Canada West strategy into actionable initiatives for the Bridge Sector, closely collaborating to align resources, technical capabilities, and business growth objectives.

This position can be filled from anyone located in British Columba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, or the Yukon. Relocation support may be available. This position is also eligible for a hybrid work model, in-person presence is required at one of our offices across Western Canada at least 3 days per week. We support flexibility in how and where work gets done, while recognizing the importance of in-person collaboration for leadership, mentorship, and team engagement.

It is the expectation that all leadership roles have a maximum term of 5-years, with the opportunity to reevaluate at the end of the term and for the purpose of succession and company growth.

Your Key Responsibilities
- You identify and lead the pursuit of regionally strategic bridge projects across Western Canada in collaboration with Business Center Practice Leaders, Bridge Team Leads, Key Account Managers, and business developers.
- You are a liaison between local bridge teams, Business Center Leaders, and the North American Bridge Sector to leverage the sector's technical skills in a fit for purpose manner with our pursuits and projects.
- You reinforce our brand and market position as a leader within the bridge sector through active participation in industry organizations, thought leadership, and effective communication with strategic clients, and
- You provide leadership to our bridge professionals across western Canada. This is a seller-doer position where you can expect to spend about a third of your time dedicated to sector leadership and the remainder focused on project delivery. This balance may shift over time based on team growth and the evolving needs of strategic initiatives.

Growth Responsibilities
- You're responsible for developing, managing, and leading implementation of the annual business plan for the Regional Bridge Sector by leveraging your understanding of the industry drivers, market trends, legislative requirements in Western Canada to support and grow our bridge portfolio.
- You directly engage in the development and maintenance of relationships between Stantec, strategic partners, and clients to expand business opportunities.
- You provide appropriate oversight, guidance, review, coaching, and quality control on bridge opportunities pursued within Western Canada to achieve sales and competitive capture rate objectives.
- You conduct risk management related to pursuits including review of contracts, fees, and proposals in coordination with other leaders and our risk management team.
- You partner with other Bridge Leads, BCPLs, and leaders to drive collaboration on pursuits across geographies and business lines.
- You maintain knowledge and inventory of our past and current bridge project portfolio and talent experience in Western Canada to facilitate the effective pursuit of new clients and opportunities.
- You support the advancement of our Strategic Growth Opportunities with Federal Accounts, Smart(er) Mobility, and Program Manageme