Design Manager - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Hatch Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. is seeking a motivated Design Manager for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Vancouver, BC. You will provide technical leadership and manage a portfolio of public structural projects, focusing on bridges, overpasses, and related infrastructure.

The role is client-facing, coordinating business development with project activities and leading the North-West Practice to grow market presence. You will guide teams, review designs as Engineer of Record, and collaborate with clients, agencies, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• P.Eng registration or eligibility for registration; multi-province registration is an asset.
• 15+ years of experience in transportation and civil engineering with focus on urban corridors, BRT, and roadway design.

Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership for BRT, roads and civil projects across BC and Alberta.
• Oversee a portfolio of BRT and transportation corridor projects ensuring quality, scope, schedule, budget and risk control.
• Lead planning and design of BRT corridors including roadway, transit priority measures and structures.
• Manage team performance, resource planning, workload, and staff development.
• Coordinate with internal/external partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Act as Engineer of Record (EOR) with review/approval of designs and specs.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships to support project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety requirements and quality processes.

Skills

P.Eng registration

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Team Leadership

BRT design

Transportation

EOR

Budget oversight

Client relations

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

We are actively seeking to hire a motivated and experienced Design Manager for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) based in Vancouver, BC responsible 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 for our target markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership for BRT, Roads, and Civil projects in BC and Alberta, supporting practice growth and strategic initiatives
• Oversee a portfolio of BRT and transportation corridor projects, ensuring delivery on quality, scope, schedule, budget, and risk
• Lead and coordinate the planning and design of BRT corridors, including roadway, transit priority measures, structures, and multidisciplinary interfaces
• Manage team performance, including resource planning, workload management, financial oversight, and staff development
• Collaborate with internal disciplines and external partners to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions
• Act as Engineer of Record (EOR), providing review and approval of designs, reports, specifications, and cost estimates
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, contractors, and stakeholders, supporting successful project outcomes
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, safety requirements, and quality management processes

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• P.Eng. (EGBC or APEGA) or eligibility for registration; multi-province registration is an asset
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in transportation and civil engineering, with a focus on urban corridors, BRT, and roadway design and project delivery
• Demonstrated experience with municipal and highway design standards, including delivery of complex corridor and infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in the planning and design of BRT or transit-priority projects, including integration of roadway, structures, utilities, and active transportation elements
• Proven track record in project and design management, including oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and risk
• Solid understanding of business development, market trends, and client relationship management
• Experience acting in a technical leadership role (e.g., design lead or EOR), including review and approval of designs, reports, and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to clients, agencies, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on commitments
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.