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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.

Construction Manager 1

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Campbell River Capital Constr Ofc

Employment type: Permanent Region: Vancouver Island

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

Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

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 and

carried out efficiently and 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 reviews and oversight for projects as required.

- Assists in the development of business unit objectives, quality assurance standards, customer needs, and performance

measurements.

- Assists in managing Construction Management and Commissioning's 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

- High school graduation plus additional technical training in civil, electrical and/or mechanical equivalent to a partial

university degree in engineering or graduation from a technical institute or accredited trade program.

- Extensive on-the-job experience & training, without a formal degree or diploma, will be considered.

- Seven (7) years of progressively more complex experience in the construction or utility industry including considerable

experience with hydro-mechanical & protection and control utility projects and performing resident engineering or

construction/contract management duties.

- Considerable technical knowledge in civil, electrical and mechanical construction and or maintenance work considered an

asset

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Ability to relate and discuss issues with a range of professionals from trades people to senior management

- 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 a utility environment

- Demonstrated organization, project planning and people management skills

- Extensive experience in the construction of dams and spillways will be considered an asset for this position

- Experience managing BC Hydro contracts as a Hydro Representative / Delegate will be considered an asset for this

position

- Experience working and/or coordinating with Station Field Operations will be considered an asset for this position

- Primary work location is Campbell River, although travel will be required periodically

- Experience with commissioning and turnover process to be considered an asset.

- Ability to work on multiple projects and accommodate out of town work for extended periods of time as required.

- Required to collaborate and coordinate with multi disciplined management and professionals across the organization

including the management of consultants and Unionized employees.

What we offer

Please note that up to 3 Full Time Regular positions may be available.

- 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

Strong civil, mechanical or electrical background will be considered an asset.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process.

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.

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.

Location: Campbell River BC

Date Posted: 2025-10-24 Closing Date: 2025-11-10

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