Senior Highway Project Manager

What is the role?

The Senior Highway Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, and delivery of complex highway infrastructure projects within the Civil Division. This role provides technical leadership, manages multidisciplinary project teams, oversees project scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and builds strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The Senior Highway Project Manager also mentors junior staff and contributes to business development and the continued growth of LEA's Highway sector.

Why join LEA?

LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a 72‑year history. We provide multidisciplinary engineering services across 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 infrastructure, including land development, transit, municipal infrastructure, drainage and hydrology, water resources, highways, and provincial roads. Our expertise has contributed to numerous landmark projects across these sectors.

At LEA, we are committed to producing high-quality, client‑focused engineering solutions while supporting the professional growth and self‑realization of our people. As an employee‑owned company, every team member contributes directly to LEA’s continued success and growth.

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 & 2026, 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 rewards 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 teamwork 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 ourEnvironmental, 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 continuousgrowth and expansion, taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

Design and Technical Work

• 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 project deliverables with the design team and provide technical guidance to Project Designers on complex design issues and day‑to‑day project delivery.
• Develop quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for highway projects.

Project Coordination & Project Management

• Manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of highway projects, including project scope, schedule, resources, and budgets, to achieve project objectives and client expectations.
• Represent LEA in project coordination meetings with clients, stakeholders, utility companies, and internal teams to support the successful delivery of high‑quality project outcomes.
• Lead utility coordination meetings with utility companies, representatives, and owners, and manage utility conflicts to ensure compliance with applicable design standards and guidelines.
• Lead project meetings, addressing design‑related queries an