Job Description

Role: Construction Manager - L1
Location: Prince George or Edmonds, BC
Work schedule: Hybrid - up to 2 days in office a week with 3-5 site visits per year across BC
Duration: 2026/07/13 - 2027/01/16
Max INC Rate: $75.12/
Max T4 Rate: $62.08/

Role Description 

The Construction Manager Level 1 leads the construction of medium projects with medium to high complexity in support of completing projects safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

Experience and Role Accountabilities

• A minimum five (5) years of construction management experience or equivalent.
• Manage the allocation of materials, financial, and human resources by using excellent technical skills in construction methodologies, estimating, and contract management in support of delivering quality projects safely, within budget, and on time.
• Ensure work site safety by prioritizing the safe execution of work by performing and giving feedback on Safe Work Observations using excellent knowledge in safety standards and regulations to improve BC Hydro’s safety performance.
• Develop mitigation plans by identifying, analyzing, and monitoring risks for effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement by using excellent skills in communication, negotiation, and persuasive influencing so that projects are planned and implemented successfully.
• Respond appropriately to internal and third-party construction inquiries using good working knowledge of project management, engineering, and BC Hydro policies and procedures to maintain positive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and First Nations.

Education and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of project management
• Excellent working knowledge of safety standards and regulations such as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and WorkSafe Regulations
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Must Haves

• Experience providing project management for multidisciplinary teams (employees, consultants, contractors).
• Proven ability to lead and influence in complex, multi-employer construction environments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and technical direction to construction professionals.
• Experience implementing or improving operational processes and technologies to enhance business performance.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, adaptable to audiences from field staff to senior management.
• Proven experience organizing, modeling, and translating data into actionable insights and strategic reporting.
• Strong leadership, relationship management, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing.

Work Assignment Requirements

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide project management for multidisciplinary teams consisting of BC Hydro employees, consultants, and contractors.
• Manage program oversight of consultants and contractors, ensuring effective coordination with internal clients and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and sustainment of mandatory requirements and programs related to safety, environment, and other corporate initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Senior Management, field personnel, staff, and contractors to influence project performance.
• Lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of Capital Construction programs and initiatives, including contractor safety and high-risk work controls.
• Lead and facilitate Construction Management forums, training sessions, onboarding, and bootcamps (e.g., Prime Contractor, Qualified Coordinator).
• Identify gaps in systems, program implementation, or training, and collaborate with Project Senior Leadership to address them.