Construction Manager

Branch: Electric

Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Salary Min: $106,200.00 annually

Salary Max: $117,600.00 annually

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Workplace Flexibility: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

Are you a focused driven individual with a passion for delivering projects on time?

Are you a leader who genuinely loves collaborating with others to get the job done right?

Do you believe regardless of the job, safety comes first no matter what?

We want to hear from you!

As our Construction Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering and completing capital projects using your construction management expertise. You’ll also work with multiple teams to help identify key resources on any given project while providing direction to meet project objectives. More importantly, safety is always on your mind and your goal is to hit your deliverables while ensuring every employee stays safe no matter the situation.

In this role, you will:

• Work to deliver projects efficiently and safety
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure the scope and progress of a project is on track
• Compile accurate construction estimated, provide detailed projects plans
• Identify hazards and implement mitigations plans to reduce risk
• Work first hand with business units and support them with any accounts payable and business process-related support
  
  

In year 1, you will:

• Manage the delivery of various multiple projects
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders across the company
• Enhance and maintain safety measures during the execution of projects
  
  

In year 2, you will:

• Create opportunities to improve project delivery processes
• Manage projects to exceed targets for reliability
• Build on your relationships and continue to develop open and honest collaborative partnerships with stakeholders
• Develop a strong sense of customer service when delivering on projects
  
  

What it takes:

• A university degree with a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education (trade/technologist certification), training and experience, with a supplementary education in project management, finance or accounting
• Electrical utility (substation, transmission and distribution and generation) experience in project construction
• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, SAP and Primavera scheduling software
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Extraordinary communication skills and a passion to collaborate
  
  

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles .