Construction Manager 1 (Castlegar) - Jobs in Castlegar, BC

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Powered by water... and by people like youProviding clean electricity to 4 million customers takes a diverse workforce and that’s where you comein. We need your talent to help us build major projects to meet growing demand. To help ourcustomers find clean energy solutions for their homes and businesses and to be ready to respondduring storms and outages to keep our system reliable.Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards asolution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. Were proud to beranked as one of B.C.s Top Employers and one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers. Join us as webuild an even cleaner B.C.JOB DESCRIPTIONDuties:

• 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 andcommissioning.

• 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 Commissionings 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 "Hydros 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 andprepare documentation for payment.

• Negotiates work changes and manages contract disputes.

Qualifications:

• 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 atechnical institute. 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 industry including

considerable experience with electric utility projects performing construction/contractmanagement.

• 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.

• A valid drivers license is required.

• Demonstrated knowledge in construction methods and procedures in a 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 desirableADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This role will be headquartered in Castlegar
• The expectation is that the successful candidate will reside in the Castlegar area
• This role will require travel within the province based on the need from the projects being worked

on

• A written assessment may form part of the selection

Drivers License Type = Class 5Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualificationalcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.Were always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivationto help shape the electricity system in B.C. Its an exciting time to be a part of our team as weinvest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.Our values guide our work. Want to join usWe are safe.We are here for our customers.We are one team.We include everyone.We act with integrity and respect.We are forward thinking.BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visibleminorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexualorientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productivelyengage with diverse communities.We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process andwhile working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with adisability, please contact us at [email protected]BC Hydro has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires employees to have a full series ofCOVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of vaccination on request. This Policy is currently suspendedbut may resume at BC Hydros discretion. While the Policy is suspended, all new employees arerequired to disclose their vaccination status to BC Hydro.Flexible work model role definitions===========================Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from homebased on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager foreach position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-timefrom the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.IBEW/Field – No option to work from homeResident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.Remote – Works from home 4+ days per weekHOW TO APPLYDont forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of yourcertifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all thenecessary information to assess your application without any delays.Date Posted: 2023-01-31 Closing Date: 2023-02-12Quick Apply

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