Job Description

Role: Construction Manager – High Voltage CT Replacement & 500kV Circuit Breakers
Location: Mica Creek, BC (Approximately 140 km north of Revelstoke, BC)
Work Schedule: 4 days on / 3 days off (negotiable)
Contract Duration: April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Compensation:

• Max T4 Rate: $88.12/hour

• Max INC Rate: $106.62/hour

Location Requirement: The successful candidate must be located in the Okanagan region (~400 km radius), including Kelowna, Kamloops, or Vernon.

Role Overview:
This is a primarily field-based role supporting the installation and commissioning of high-voltage generator neutral current transformers and 500kV circuit breakers. The Construction Manager will coordinate internal construction resources and manage contract administration to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal construction resources for:

  • Installation and commissioning of 500 MW generator neutral Current Transformers.

  • Installation and commissioning of three (3) single-phase 500kV Circuit Breakers.

• Plan and schedule:

  • Outage and isolation requirements.

  • Construction and commissioning activities.

  • Internal operations and resource needs.

• Develop and oversee the construction schedule and commissioning plan.

• Manage a small team of Construction Officers, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Administer Construction and Supply & Install contracts as needed.

• Lead stakeholder engagement and address construction-related inquiries.

• Support project team in claims management and cross-functional coordination.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of construction management experience (or equivalent).

• Strong background in industrial and high-voltage electrical construction.

• Proven experience leading small teams in construction environments.

• Experience in:

  1. Installing, testing, and commissioning high-voltage electrical equipment.

  2. Administering complex construction or supply & install contracts, including RFP development and claims mitigation.

Education & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies.

• Excellent understanding of safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSH Standards, WorkSafe Regulations).

• Advanced written and spoken English communication skills.

• Strong skills in construction methodologies, estimating, contract management, and stakeholder engagement.