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Construction Manager 1 - NCTL
Number of positions: 6 Job Location: Prince George
Employment type: Permanent Region: Various
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Field
Annual salary: $ 107, ,300.00
What you'll do
- Directs and supervises a multidiscipline group of BC Hydro Construction officers, support staff and/or external consultants
in the fields of construction management, contract management and commissioning.
- Ensures that all aspects of construction work and associated activities related to assigned projects is planned in
accordance with BC Hydro's PPM Practices and is carried out effectively in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost and
scope.
Provides leadership and ensures compliance with safety requirements.
Works with the Construction Manager 2 to ensure adequate resources are in place to meet multi-year project and program
plans.
- Provides technical guidance and facilitates appropriate technical/constructability reviews and oversight for projects as
required.
Assists in the development of business unit objectives, customer needs, and performance measurements.
Assists in managing the departments operational performance to meet objectives.
Conducts Constructability Reviews for projects throughout various stages in the project life-cycle.
Provides input to and reviews contract tender documents with respect to scope and risk.
Provides input to the public consultation process as it pertains to construction site activities and issues.
May act as "Hydro's Representative" and Work Package Manager on a portfolio of construction contracts.
Manages construction and equipment installation contracts, ensures the successful completion of the contract work in
compliance with the contract milestones and responsible to verify and prepare documentation for payment.
- Negotiates work changes and manages contract disputes.
What you bring
- Extensive experience in high voltage transmission line construction, substation or access and RoW clearing will be
considered an asset to this position.
- High school graduation plus additional technical training in the civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical field(s)
equivalent to a partial university degree in engineering or graduation from a technical institute. Extensive on-the-job
experience & training, without a formal degree or diploma, will be considered.
- 10 years of progressively more complex experience in the construction industry including considerable experience with
electric utility projects performing construction/contract management.
Considerable technical knowledge in civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical work.
Strong interpersonal skills.
The ability to relate and discuss issues with a range of professionals from trades people to senior management.
The ability and passion to provide strong work leadership and technical direction to engineers or other technical support
staff.
Ability to manage a project or series of projects of considerable scope and complexity on time and within budget.
Demonstrated knowledge in construction methods and procedures in the electrical utility environment.
Demonstrated organization, project planning and people management skills.
Knowledge of Contracting principles, health & safety and environmental regulations relevant to utility construction skills
are desirable.
What we offer
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses
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This project includes multiple work locations, including but not limited to Prince George, Burns Lake, Telkwa, Smithers,
Terrace, and potential camp sites situated along the project footprint. If the successful candidate is not living in Prince
George, a project-based shift schedule may apply.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process.
What else you should know
Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro's time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role
requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as
outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.
Date Posted: Closing Date:
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