BC Hydro is located at Prince George. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Construction Manager 1 – North Coast Transmission. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This position is available as a permanent full-time opportunity.

Employer Name: BC Hydro
Position: Construction Manager 1 – North Coast Transmission
No. of vacancies: 4
Annual salary: $ 109,700.00 – 138,700.00
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Prince George

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Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for directing and supervising a multidisciplinary group of BC Hydro Construction officers, support staff, and/or external consultants in construction management, contract management, and commissioning.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all construction work is planned in accordance with BC Hydro’s PPM Practices and delivered effectively in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost, and scope.
The candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and ensuring compliance with all safety requirements.
The candidate will work with the Construction Manager 2 to ensure adequate resources are in place to meet multi-year project and program plans.
The candidate will be responsible for providing technical guidance and facilitating constructability reviews and project oversight as required.
The candidate must support the development of business objectives, performance metrics, reporting systems, and governance frameworks.
The candidate will assist in managing the department’s operational performance to meet objectives, planning, and integration.
The candidate will be responsible for conducting constructability reviews throughout various stages of the project life-cycle.
The candidate will provide input to and review contract tender documents with respect to scope, risk, and contract and commercial management.
The candidate will provide input to the public consultation process as it pertains to construction site activities and issues.
The candidate must serve as Hydro’s Representative and Work Package Manager for a portfolio of construction contracts.
The candidate will be responsible for managing construction and equipment installation contracts and ensuring successful completion in compliance with contract milestones, including verification and preparation of payment documentation.
The candidate will be responsible for negotiating work changes and managing contract disputes.

Job Requirements

The candidate must have extensive experience in high voltage transmission line construction, substation work, or access and RoW clearing, which will be considered an asset for this position.
The candidate must have high school graduation along with additional technical training in civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical fields equivalent to a partial university degree in engineering or graduation from a technical institute.
The candidate will be considered if they have extensive on-the-job experience and training without a formal degree or diploma.
The candidate must have 10 years of progressively complex experience in the construction industry, including electric utility project construction and contract management.
The candidate must have considerable technical knowledge in civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical work.
The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills.
The candidate must be able to relate and discuss issues with a range of professionals from tradespeople to senior management.
The candidate must lead cross-functional teams to collaborate across business units.
The candidate must provide strong work leadership and technical direction to engineers and technical support staff.
The candidate must manage projects of considerable scope and complexity on time and within budget.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of construction methods and procedures in the electrical utility environment.
The candidate must demonstrate strong organization, project planning, and people management skills, including process improvement experience.
The candidate should have knowledge of contracting principles, health and safety, and environmental regulations relevant to utility construction.
The candidate must have strong stakeholder engagement and management skills.
The candidate must have strong understanding and application of change management.

Benefits

The candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package.
The candidate will be eligible for a minimum of 15 paid vacation days annually.
The candidate will receive a lifetime pension benefit.
The candidate will be eligible for a flexible work arrangement based on role requirements.
The candidate will receive access to training and development courses.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

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