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Project Manager 2 - Project Delivery

BC Hydro
British Columbia

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

Paid vacation

Skills

Economics
PMP
Engineering
Analysis skills
Project management
Bachelor's
PPM tools
PMI Certification
Business
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

A workplace powered by you

At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing [email protected], as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.

Project Manager 2 - Project Delivery

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds C02

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00

Position Highlights
As a Project Manager 2 in BC Hydro Project Delivery you will be responsible for leading the planning and execution 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. At any time, Project
Delivery is managing 500+ projects in various phases, from early identification through in-service close-out, ranging in cost
from $1M to $1B. Our vision is to leave the equipment and system in better shape than we found them and to be a leading
project delivery organization.
Our Project Management Office systems and people support our success
BC Hydro has been the recipient of the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) prestigious Project Management Office (PMO)
of the Year Award. The PMO of the Year Award honours a company with superior organizational project management
abilities. It recognizes a PMO that has established a vision for value delivery and has had a positive and demonstrable
impact on business results.
Our Project Delivery group has also achieved a 100% Maturity Rating on our OPM3+ Project Management review
performed by external parties. This demonstrates BC Hydro has both the systems, and the talented leadership, to deliver
our project delivery objectives.

What you'll do

Is the project manager for a portfolio of for high risk/impact/complexity projects with cross-functional, cross-organizational

scope and has overall accountability for the results of those projects.

Responsible to coordinate definition of the project objectives in partnership with the Project Initiator and other functional

groups and achieve approval of these objectives by the Project Sponsor. Project objectives will typically be associated
within the areas of scope, schedule, cost, environmental, indigenous relations, stakeholders, properties, regulatory
requirements, and human resources.

Accountable for determining how the project will be delivered, including delivery models, supply chain strategies, obtaining

resources, obtaining all permits and regulatory approvals, putting contracts in place and managing to the plan to achieve
the agreed objectives.

Leads initial development and ongoing updates of the project user requirements and scope documents to make sure that

the elaboration of project scope aligns with the project objectives.

Leads in the development of an optimal project delivery strategy considering options for practice scaling including Single

Viable Alternative, gate governance, funding and applicable deliverables. Encourages innovation in seeking optimal
solutions for achieving project objectives.

Plans with the functional organizations to set up the project team. Leads the project team to prepare and update the

project plan throughout the project lifecycle, including the project work breakdown structure (WBS) and detailed work
packages to deliver the project scope.

Is responsible overall for planning and delivery of work packages being completed by Work Package Managers.

Leads the planning and execution of the project, including obtaining funding approval, achieving conformance with BC

Hydro Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) Practices, and ensuring that the objectives of the project are achieved.

Ensures that internal and external resources with appropriate skill sets are provided, assigns work and provides

instructions, advice and leadership and guidance to project staff; reviews work in progress and assesses completed work
for accuracy, required results and quality assurance.

Consults with environmental, indigenous relations, stakeholders, regulators, interest groups, the public, unions on a

variety of issues of importance to the project

Develops and oversees the implementation of mitigation and compensation plans.

Represents BC Hydro in discussions and negotiations with regulators and other agencies and secures licenses and

regulatory approvals as required.

Develops supply chain strategies and establishes commercial arrangements with consultants and contractors, as required.

Represents BC Hydro as the ‘Contract Owner’ or ‘Hydro’s Representative’ on construction, services and equipment

contracts. Participates in contract and claim negotiations with suppliers and contractors, as required.

Responsible for monitoring and analyzing the project status and performance throughout the project delivery lifecycle and

taking corrective action when required.

Leads the team in proactive risk management and ongoing identification, treatment, and timely communication of project

risks.

Leads the project team through the monthly project progression process and provides progress reporting to the Initiator

and other management groups as required.

Reviews and analyzes the project cost, scope and schedule variances, and takes corrective action, including management

of the project contingency.

Manages project acceptance and closure activities. Releases project resources and prepares the Project Completion &

Evaluation Report.

Provides regular and high impact downward mentoring and development, may establish mentoring relationships for others

and engages in self-development through personal leadership.

Model the ‘One-Hydro’ approach ensuring that decisions support the broader needs of the organization which could

include participating internal initiatives. A key component of the One-Hydro approach is fostering collaboration amongst
parts of the organization

What you bring

Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, business, environmental sciences or economics. Candidates

who have a technical Diploma or other qualifications plus several years of relevant Project Management experience will
also be considered.

Courses in Project Management (PMI certification as a PMP is preferred).

Minimum nine years of progressively more responsible Project Management experience within an electric utility or similar

industrial environment.

Intermediate level knowledge in a specific field such as engineering, environmental sciences or business to provide

technical coordination and leadership.

Knowledgeable on project related standards, policies, practices and procedures, contributing to the development of project

standards as well as enforcing/modeling project standards.

Demonstrated senior leadership ability.
Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.

Lesser qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and may still be considered.

What we offer

A comprehensive benefits package
A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
A lifetime pension
Flexible work model, depending on your role type
Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

Please note this posting is for one role but we may hire additional positions based on business need.
A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 in Good Standing.
This position performs Project Management services to successfully deliver projects assigned to BC Hydro's Project

Delivery Organization.

The ability to work as a client service provider and to communicate effectively with client business development/marketing,

field operations and construction management teams to meet client strategic objectives is essential.

Eligible for registration or registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Engineers and Geoscientists of British

Columbia (EGBC) is considered an asset. In lieu of professional engineering, registration with ASTTBC or another
professional organization is also considered an asset.

Eligible for registration or registered as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute

(PMI) is considered an asset.

Demonstrated experience related to hydroelectric power plants, transmission/distribution lines or dam safety projects

considered an asset.

Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P employees must meet the time in role
requirements specified in the updated M&P TIR policy. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as
outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Date Posted: 2026-07-17 Closing Date: 2026-08-16

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