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Team Lead – Roads & Highways

Job in Burnaby, BC, Canada
Listing for: Stantec
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 CAD Yearly CAD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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

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. This role is a key leadership position within the Transportation Business Center and offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our team through business development, technical excellence, people leadership, and strategic growth.

As a Team Lead, you will be empowered to lead a team of technical professionals and will ultimately be responsible for the performance, growth, and success of this group. You will work closely with Business Center Leadership, discipline leads, and sector leaders to deliver high-quality projects, strengthen client relationships, and advance our market presence across British Columbia and Western Canada.

This role is well suited for a motivated, collaborative leader with a strong background in road and highway infrastructure, and major projects who is passionate about mentoring people, delivering quality work, and contributing to business success.

Your

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.
Capabilities and Credentials
  • Proven leadership experience delivering road and highway, TPTE infrastructure projects of varying sizes…
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