Highway Manager, Senior

Hatch Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Senior Highway Manager to lead the Highways and Civil practice, drive business development, and oversee a portfolio of large-scale highway projects.

The role demands strategic leadership, client engagement, and expert knowledge in bridge and road design. The successful candidate will coordinate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high‑quality projects on schedule and within budget, while mentoring staff and advancing market growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• P.Eng registered with EGBC or eligible for BC
• Minimum 15 years of experience in transportation and civil engineering and design software, with focus on highway design and PM
• Experience with BC MoTT design standards, specs, and deliverable requirements for bridge/road projects
• Business development experience and ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Experience with Alternative Project Delivery (e.g. DB, PDB, DBF)

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client engagement

Project management

Transportation engineering

Bridge design

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.Eng eligible / licensed in BC

Tools

Bridge design software

Structural analysis tools

Project management software

Job description

Highway Manager, Senior

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 100503

Job Category: Infrastructure

We are actively seeking to hire a motivated and experienced Senior Highway Manager 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 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 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 with a focus on Structural 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 BC MoTT 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 including Alternative Project Delivery (e.g. DB, PDB, DBF).
• Strong technical expertise in bridge design, including structural 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.

Base salary range: $123.00 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well‑being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

EEO Statement

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.