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Construction Manager 1 - Vernon

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Vernon SIC

Employment type: Permanent Region: Southern Interior

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

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 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.

What you bring

• 7 years of progressively more responsible and complex experience managing high performance construction

teams in a Construction Management environment.

• Extensive experience managing contracts, negotiating work changes, claims and managing contract disputes.

• High school graduation plus additional technical training in the electrical, mechanical and/or civil 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, may also be considered.

• Demonstrated knowledge in construction methods and procedures in the electrical utility environment specially

the coordination and sequencing for High voltage equipment repairs or replacements.

• Demonstrated organization, project planning and people management skills.

• Knowledge of Contracting principles, health & safety and environmental regulations relevant to utility construction.

• Ability to manage a project or series of projects of considerable scope and complexity on time and within budget.

• Ability to relate and discuss issues with a range of professionals, including trades people and senior management.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Considerable technical knowledge in civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical work.

• Transmission line experience will be considered an asset.

• The ability and passion to provide strong work leadership and technical direction to engineers or other technical

support staff.

• A valid driver's license is required.

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 is posting is for a Full Time Regular position.

• HQ location is Vernon.

• This is a Floor rated position, details to be discussed in the recruitment process.

• Contract Management experience will be considered an asset.

• Electrical, civil or utility experience will be considered an asset.

• Transmission line experience 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.

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:2026-03-11Closing Date:**2026-03-25

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