Requisition ID: 100367
Job Category: Infrastructure
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
We are actively seeking to hire a motivated and experienced
Senior Highway Manager based in Vancouver, BCresponsible for providing technical leadership and managing a variety of small to large-scale high-profile public structural engineering projects, focusing on the design and delivery of bridges, overpasses, and related infrastructure.
The role would be client-facing and require coordination and management of both business development and project specific activities. The successful candidate will lead the Practice in the North-West region and share our vision of growing the business and be able to develop and articulate a plan to shape a team suitable to our target markets.
Key Responsibilities- Provide overall leadership of Hatch's Highways and Civil practice in the region, driving business growth and strategic initiatives.
- Lead business development activities, including client engagement, networking, partnerships, and preparation of proposals, presentations, and fee estimates.
- Oversee a portfolio of civil and highway/structural/rail projects, ensuring delivery on quality, schedule, budget, risk management, and client satisfaction.
- Manage team performance, including resource planning, workload management, financial oversight, and development of high-performing staff.
- Collaborate with internal practice leads and external partners to support integrated, multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects (roadways, bridges, rail, retaining walls, culverts, and related assets).
- Provide technical leadership as Engineer of Record, including review and approval of designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and fostering a safe, inclusive work environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree from a recognized and accredited University in Civil Engineering.
- P.Eng. registered with EGBC, or eligible for professional registration in BC. Registration in other provinces is considered an additional asset.
- Minimum 15 years of proven experience in transportation and civil engineering and design software, with a focus on highway design and project management.
- Experience with municipal and highway design standards, specifications, and deliverable requirements for bridge and roadway projects.
- Well-versed on business development and market sector trends and strategies.
- Experience in various delivery models is preferable but not mandatory including Alternative Project Delivery (e.g. DB, PDB, DBF).
- Strong technical expertise in highway and road design, including utilities analysis, material selection, and construction techniques.
- Excellent communicator and skilled problem solver with a commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is paramount.
- Well-organized and ability to meet client, budget and schedule requirements;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to clients, stakeholders, and team members.
- Demonstrated ability to support and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Business development experience and a demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships is highly desirable.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
