Discipline Lead, Municipal Roads, Planning - Calgary - Arcadis

Description

Discipline Lead, Municipal Roads, Planning & Design at Arcadis

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries dedicated to improving quality of life. Join our growing team in Western Canada (AB or BC) to lead municipal transportation projects and play a key role in shaping sustainable transportation systems.

Role description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Planner / Engineer to serve as the discipline lead for the Municipal Roads, Planning & Preliminary Design team. This senior‑level position requires a recognized expert in municipal client needs, transportation planning, preliminary design, transit integration, and managing complex multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will also bring extensive experience in project management, quality assurance, leadership, business development, and strategic problem‑solving.

Role accountabilities

• Lead municipal transportation projects and consultation programs with key stakeholders, agencies, and the public to ensure alignment with community needs.
• Guide the development of municipal plans, including transit integration scopes, and oversee preliminary design projects.
• Perform senior‑level technical work, delegate assignments, and oversee the completion of technical tasks by junior team members.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring quality deliverables such as technical reports, studies, and analyses meet required standards.
• Manage and supervise mid‑sized teams, direct project teams for successful execution, and foster effective communication across all levels.
• Review team work products for accuracy and compliance, and manage project budgets to deliver assignments on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with public and private sector clients, engaging with senior management to support ongoing and future projects.
• Recruit, motivate, and mentor team members to encourage professional growth and meet project goals.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and presenting to prospective clients.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Registered Professional Planner (RPP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or equivalent certification.
• 15+ years of relevant planning or engineering experience, including leadership in developing and implementing transportation solutions for sustainable programs.
• Recognized expert in transportation planning or engineering with a well‑established professional network.
• Proven project success on medium‑sized projects or portions of large projects, including effective direction of project teams for project execution.
• Strategic problem‑solving skills and advanced technical knowledge in transportation planning or engineering.
• Strong professional consulting skills, including project management, client relationship management, and commercial acumen at senior management levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop and deliver professional presentations.
• Excellent time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines concurrently.

Preferred

• Experience leading multidisciplinary transportation projects for municipal clients.
• Experience winning and leading major projects.
• Familiarity with emerging trends in transportation, connected infrastructure, and climate‑resilient transportation systems.
• Understanding of BC and AB public and private sector client needs and policies.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $138,000 – $178,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we pioneer a skills‑based approach, allowing you to harness your unique experience and expertise to shape your career path and maximize impact. You'll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.