As a Project Manager 1 in BC Hydro's Project Delivery team, you will be responsible for planning and executing of a portion of BC Hydro's multi-billion-dollar portfolio of generation, transmission and substation projects. The Project Delivery team consists of professionals (employees and contractors) with diverse roles and backgrounds, working together with internal and external partners to deliver quality projects safely, on scope, on budget, and on schedule for the Province. At any time, Project Delivery is managing over 500 projects in various phases, from early Identification through in-service close-out, ranging in cost from $1M to $1B.

One position is available in the Lines & Interconnections portfolio in our Project Delivery Group. The position requires excellent collaboration and communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders and meet demanding schedules. Types of projects include but are not limited to:
Lines & Interconnections - New transmission lines, transmission line relocations, telecommunication enhancements and emergency restoration projects across the Province. Some projects are Telecom / Protection and Control centric and may be customer-driven and have tight timelines.

Duties:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Acts as a Project Manager in Project Delivery for multiple projects with low to medium risk/impact/complexity throughout the Province.
• May act as a Program Manager or Project Manager for projects delivered by External Service Providers.
• Accountable for determining how a Project will be delivered. Develops project plans, including scope, budget, schedule and assigns project team responsibilities in order to accomplish project objectives.
• Development of the Project business case to support the Project justification. Gives presentations including Gate Board presentations.
• Project reporting including monthly status reporting, special project reports, completion reports. Accountable for all final Project reports.
• Accountable for the Project Financials; forecasting, monitoring, transactions and closeout.
• Monitors Project progress to ensure the work is carried out in the most cost-effective manner. Evaluates risks, applies innovative solutions and documents lessons learned.
• Manages the full life cycle of the Project (Identification, Definition and Implementation Phases) within agreed upon scope, timeline and budget, using considerable innovation in the planning, analysis and execution of tasks and judgment and resolution of unusual problems.
• Coordinates and leads large multi-disciplinary professional teams and ensures that internal and external resources with appropriate skill sets are provided. Provides advice, leadership, and guidance to project staff, reviews work in progress and assesses completed work for accuracy, required results and quality assurance.
• Develops supply chain strategies and establishes commercial arrangements with consultants and contractors, as required.
• Represents BC Hydro as the 'Hydro's Representative' on construction, services and equipment contracts. Participates in contract and claim negotiations with suppliers and contractors, as required.
• Represents BC Hydro in discussions with Indigenous Groups, customers and other external stakeholders such as regulators and government agencies. Secures licenses and regulatory approvals, as required for the projects under their management.
• Reviews and approves financial commitments and payments to Financial Authorization Approval Policy (FAAP) limits.
• Supports BC Hydro Project and Program Management (PPM) compliance across the portfolio and ensures the quality of project documentation is aligned with the intent of BC Hydro's PPM Practice and reflective of the complexity and risks of the project.
• Model the 'One-Hydro' approach ensuring that decisions support the broader needs of the organization which could include participating internal initiatives.
• Travel to meet with customers, operations staff, construction management, First Nations and stakeholders with interest to the projects under their management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline such as Engineering, Business, or Environmental Sciences or equivalent preferred. Candidates who have a technical Diploma plus several years of relevant Project Management experience will also be considered.
• PMP certification is required.
• Minimum five(5) years of progressive project management experience in fields of expertise within an electric utility or similar environment.
• Excellent report writing, communication, facilitation, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate level knowledge in a specific field such as engineering, geoscience, environmental science or business to provide technical coordination and leadership.
• Knowledgeable of project-related standards, policies, practices and processes.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced dynamic environment, adjusting strategies in response to customer and BC Hydro requested changes that are often urgent in nature.
• Proven leadership ability in managing, motivating and developing a team.
• Field experience, engaging with plant operations and construction management, is preferred.
• Well developed planning, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates with the following project experience, will be given preference:
o Full project life-cycle experience which includes a structured approach in the evaluation of alternatives in the Identification phase.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Resume must be accompanied by a cover letter that briefly summarizes your interest in this opportunity.
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide relevant writing samples for this type of work.
• Relevant experience, resume, cover letter, writing examples, and a personal interview (if shortlisted) will be scored as part of the selection process.
• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License Type = Class 5.
• This position is located at our Edmonds Office (City of Burnaby) with occasional trav