Work Assignment Requirements: The Project Manager (PM), Electric Vehicle (EV) Site Development role will lead the site/customer identification, commercial agreement/negotiation, and site layout/preliminary design stages of EV public charging network deployment projects.

The successful candidate will:

- Effectively consider project objectives and the site selection framework and associated trade-offs during EV fast charger site selection.
- Have experience and sound knowledge of electrical infrastructure design, along with project management principles and strong business acumen.
- Have a proven track record of interpersonal and negotiation skills, and be able to work independently or through relationship leads (e.g. Key Account Management, Community Relations) to secure sites for hosting charging stations by liaising and negotiating with property owners to secure land leases/licenses.
- Coordinate with internal legal and property departments on the development of land tenure agreements.
- Run project update meetings to ensure a timely execution of the project identification phase.
- Conduct site host consultation and engagement to solicit support for the project. This could include attending Council or other external meetings and presenting and/or being available for questions as required.

Experience and Role Accountabilities

• A minimum nine (9) years of project management experience or equivalent
• Plan, direct, and report on infrastructure and other construction project activities by consistently monitoring project benefits, resources and status and creating documents such as project plans, action logs, communication plans, status reports and post implementation reviews so that the project is implemented as planned
Develop project plans and risk management plans for medium to high risk and highly complex infrastructure or other construction projects with a capital cost that is generally up to $50 million for effective management throughout the project lifecycle
Manage multiple activities effectively such as quality assurance, engineering, First Nations and stakeholder engagement, communication, regulatory approvals, procurement, planning and controls, construction management, pre-commissioning, employee relations, and safety by using project management principles in monitoring progress and establishing standards for implementation to keep the project within allotted time and budget
Complete project management activities including scoping, planning, managing, monitoring, and reporting on project tasks by using advanced skills in Microsoft Office as well as project management programs to fulfill BC Hydro’s business needs
Maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders including customers, engineers and field crews through regular communication using excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills enabling timely progression of projects
Establish standards for implementation and monitoring using excellent analytical skills and a comprehensive knowledge of project management practices and procedures to optimize project resources

Education and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or related discipline
Bachelor’s degree Engineering, an asset
Project Management Professional (PMP®) designation, preferred
Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken