BC Hydro

Project Manager 1 (Construction Planner)

LocationBurnaby, BC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need

people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,

inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers

and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a

person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to

help support you in your application process.


Project Manager 1 (Construction Planner)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds A01


Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid


Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

Position Highlights

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented construction planner to join our team. The successful candidate will

use their on-site experience to help assist the regional Construction Management divisions with specific early project

planning deliverables, as well as help support larger portfolio-level strategic planning activities. This role works

collaboratively with stakeholders and leaders across BC Hydro to meet our business objectives, corporate standards, and

policies.

This role is based in the Construction Planning, Practice and Controls team within our Capital Construction business unit.

The ideal candidate will help support a diverse portfolio of projects supporting BC Hydro’s 10-year capital plan. You’ll be

responsible for developing early project-phase planning deliverables such as construction management plans,

constructability reviews, supporting contract development and construction work package estimation.

This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various

stakeholders to mitigate risks and monitor schedule performance.

The successful candidate will work closely with other construction planners in the group, as well as construction managers

and other project team members.


What you'll do

Ensures that all aspects of construction work and associated activities related to assigned projects are planned in

accordance with BC Hydro’s PPM Practices and is carried out effectively in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost and

scope.

Apply BC Hydro Construction and Contract Management (CCM) practice to provide early project planning and

successfully identify and mitigate project risks relating to construction.

Develop work package agreements in consultation with Capital Projects and Operations teams.


Provides leadership and ensures compliance with safety requirements.


Provide technical guidance and facilitate appropriate constructability reviews and oversight for projects as required.


Actively participate in procurement activities for complex, high risk contracts by reviewing High Level Project Documents.


Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for BC Hydro Construction and Contract Management (CCM) Practice and BC Hydro


Contracts for all phases of the project.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams for construction planning and for exchange of information.


Work with regional construction teams to identify planning requirements and ensure adequate resources are in place to


meet multi-year project and program plans.

Identify & support improvements to CCM Practice, especially as it relates to pre-construction planning activities.


Assists in development of business unit objectives, customer needs, and performance measurements.


Provides input to the public consultation process as it pertains to construction site activities and issues.


What you bring

University degree or technical training in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related discipline.


5+ years of experience performing construction and contract management, claim management, project management,

construction quality management, and procurement on large infrastructure projects. Equivalent combination of education

and experience will also be considered.

On-site experience with major infrastructure projects or projects within an electric utility environment is an asset.


Includes experience managing construction and equipment installation contracts, including managing contract changes


and disputes.

Ability to relate and discuss issues with a range of professionals from trade people to senior management.


Demonstrated knowledge in industry project controls, construction scheduling and data software.


Proven team player and relationship-builder with strong analytical and communications skills with the ability to take

ownership of issues, initiate actions and make effective decisions.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; relationship management; collaboration and interpersonal skills.


Ability to travel to construction sites both within and outside of the region infrequently.


Creativity and innovation in developing construction solutions is desirable.


Knowledge of BC Hydro systems, policies and procedures, COPE Collective Agreement, contracting principles, health &

safety and environmental regulations relevant to utility contracts skills are desirable.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs – Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.


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

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.


What else you should know

This posting is for a Full Time Regular Position.


A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License: In good standing.


Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will

be required as a pre-condition to employment.

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.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V3N 4X8

Date Posted: 2025-05-22 Closing Date: 2025-06-08


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