Site Civil Section Manager in Toronto

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation.

As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. Your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. In this key leadership position, you will guide our site development engineering team with a focus on project delivery, team management, and technical excellence.

In the role of Site Civil Section Manager, we’ll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for the daily operations of the Site Civil section, including staff development, project profitability, team morale, and quality control.
• Function as a Project Manager, taking direct responsibility for production and successful delivery on key site civil projects.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and lead and coordinate technical services with other groups.
• Support local marketing efforts, including strategic planning, proposal development, and interviews.
• Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel within the section.
• Work cooperatively with Area and Regional leadership to support local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the team and our clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Forward-thinking technical aptitude, including the ability to rigorously audit, validate, and verify AI-generated outputs against core engineering fundamentals and regulations.
• Prior leadership and management experience.
• Project experience with land entitlement and development processes locally and in other surrounding areas.
• Experience with site development design and construction plan development.
• Proficiency with the following software: Civil3D, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), AI-enhanced research and design process support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.