Manager, Structures

Title: Manager, Structures

Department: Highway Operations

Location: 6200 Steeles Ave West, Woodbridge

Total Potential Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000

Position Summary

The Manager, Structures is responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of the inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction programs for bridges, culverts, overhead sign structures, tolling gantries, retaining walls, and other structural assets across the Highway 407 ETR service area.

This role provides leadership and oversight of the physical, financial, and staffing required to deliver a safe, efficient, and cost-effective structures program while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, corporate policies, and operational procedures. The Manager, Structures is also responsible for developing annual and multi-year maintenance and capital plans, establishing funding priorities, and providing technical expertise to support the long-term integrity and performance of the Company's structural assets.

The ideal candidate holds a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and brings extensive experience in the inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and management of transportation infrastructure projects. A strong understanding of applicable municipal, provincial, and federal regulations, as well as Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and industry-standard bridge design and analysis software, is required. The ability to lead complex projects, develop innovative solutions, and effectively communicate technical information to a variety of stakeholders is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the inventory and asset records for all 407 ETR structures, including bridges, culverts, sign structures, tolling gantries, and retaining walls.

• Manage and perform structural inspection programs, including annual detailed maintenance inspections and biennial Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) inspections.

• Develop, administer, and oversee tenders, requests for proposals, quotations, and other procurement processes related to structural assets.

• Act as Contract Administrator and supervise the work of consultants, contractors, and service providers within the assigned portfolio.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of structures-related components of the Operations Safety Control Plan and recommend updates as required.

• Lead the development of annual and multi-year maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital programs, ensuring work is completed in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.

• Respond to emergency situations involving structural assets and coordinate assessment, repair, and restoration activities.

• Support the coordination of incident investigations, insurance claims, and related stakeholder communications.

• Provide technical expertise and strategic recommendations regarding the management, maintenance, and rehabilitation of structural assets.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Structures team, including performance management, workforce planning, training, and employee development.

• Manage the annual operating and capital budgets for structural assets, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet business objectives and asset management priorities.

• Provide strategic leadership for the lifecycle management of structural assets, including the development of long-term maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital investment plans to support safe and reliable operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in the Province of Ontario, in good standing.

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction of bridges and transportation structures.

• Demonstrated success in planning, budgeting, prioritization, resource management, project execution, and problem resolution.

• Strong commitment to safety leadership and the promotion of safe work practices.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, MTO Structural Manual, MTO Rehabilitation Manual, and related industry standards.

• Strong knowledge of contract administration, traffic management requirements, and structural inspection and evaluation practices.

• Proven ability to plan, schedule, supervise, and technically direct complex projects and programs.

• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and Ministry standards.

• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively within cross-functional teams to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

• Ability to work outside normal business hours when required.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

We are actively seeking to fill this role as it is a current vacancy.

About 407 ETR

Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 

407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: 

• Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%)

• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%)

• Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)

Learn more at 407etr.com

Note: At 407 ETR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, and we firmly believe that our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.

Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training, and encouraging feedback. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

Accommodation for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.