EllisDon has promoted two employees to senior roles, the company announced on May 28.

Max Mantha, vice president and area manager for EllisDon Toronto Civil, assumes the role of senior vice president for Eastern Canada. Mantha joined EllisDon's Civil Division in 2014. He assumed the role of general manager of Looby Construction, an EllisDon subsidiary, where he took over the full financial, safety and operational responsibilities of all Looby's business activities across Canada.

A year later, he became vice president and area manager for EllisDon Toronto Civil. 

"I am truly humbled to take on this exciting leadership opportunity with EllisDon," Mantha said. "I am so fortunate to have had the best teams, leaders, mentors, partners and family to support these exciting career developments. Together, we will continue to drive the success and entrepreneurial enthusiasm of this business forward."

Mantha was recently recognized as one of the best 40 Under 40 by On-Site Magazine. In his new role, he will oversee all buildings and civil works in Eastern Canada and provide support to the regional offices in Toronto, London, Stratford, Ottawa and Halifax.

Replacing Mantha in the role of vice president and area manager for EllisDon Toronto Civil is Richard Whyte.

Whyte joined EllisDon in 2014 as an estimator in the Toronto Civil group. He was promoted to senior estimator a year later, and took over the role of chief estimator in 2018.

"The opportunity to lead this team of dynamic and successful individuals is something I truly am excited about and I can't wait to get started," he said. 

Whyte sits on the Public Advisory Committee for the George Civil Engineering Technology Program, The Urban Land Institute Advisory Board and he is a mentor in the Toronto Community Benefits Program and the NexGen Builders Program. 

He is also a staunch advocate for diversity and inclusivity in construction and supports impactful initiatives such as the Afro Canadian Construction Association (ACCA), EllisDon's Alliance of Black Employee Experience and Leadership (ABEEL) and other EllisDon and industry-led efforts.

"I am very proud of the growth of EllisDon's Eastern Civil Construction team and I am pleased to announce the promotion of two top leaders, Max Mantha and Richard Whyte," said Kieran Hawe, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Construction Operations. "Max and Richard are both passionate and driven leaders, who also give back extensively to their respective communities. Congratulations to them both."