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Construction Contracts Specialist - Team Lead – Vernon

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Vernon SIC

Employment type: Permanent Region: Southern Interior

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

Annual salary: $ 131,100.00 - 165,800.00

Position Highlights

About Capital Construction

Capital Construction, within Project Delivery, is responsible for overseeing a $4B contract portfolio comprising more than

2,000 active contracts. The Contract Management division in Capital Construction provides robust contract governance,

commercial leadership, and execution excellence to support BC Hydro’s multi year capital plan.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Regional M2 Contract Manager, the Construction Contracts Specialist – Team Lead will lead a team of contract management professionals responsible for delivering construction, services, and standard equipment contracts within BC Hydro’s capital portfolio for the Interior Region. The team consists of union employees, Management &

Skilled (M&P;) employees and contingent labour resources. You will ensure effective contract administration,

commercial stewardship, and consistent application of best practices across the full contract lifecycle.

This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across BC

Hydro. You will play a key role in maturing contract management practices, strengthening process discipline, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across Capital Construction.

What you'll do

- Lead a team of M&P;,



MoveUp and Consultants in the delivery of a portfolio of projects. Provide management, mentorship

and guidance to the team, including providing formal performance reviews, goal setting and career development.
- Plan for successful delivery of projects in the assigned portfolio by developing resource forecasts and plans, ensuring

resources are available and capable to support the work including the development and management of work package agreements.
- Provide consultation and sound advice on BC Hydro’s position with respect to key or complex contract management

opportunities and risks including the validity and impact of claims and contract changes.
- Support contract development by working closely with Procurement to develop supply chain strategies, contracting plans

and draft RFx documents.
- Develop strategies to ensure preservation of BC Hydro entitlements through effective and timely application of contractual

mechanisms.
- Support the, or act as, BC Hydro’s Representative (named contractual representative) managing contract risk, managing

claims, contract changes and disputes, perform entitlement and quantum analysis and developing strength of claims reports and claim negotiation mandates.
- Prepare and oversee and support the preparation of required documentation for all aspects of contract management and

administration including management of contract changes and contractor payments. Ensure consistent methodology and processes for issues being managed.
- Understand, identify and calculate quantum associated with claimed events, delay costs, schedule impact and budget

allocations.
- Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to develop claims and contract management skills and knowledge within the

team.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve contracts and claim management practices across the business.
- Implement and improve internal processes to monitor, analyze and provide reporting, to the project stakeholders, around

forecasting contentious claims and liabilities.
- Develop claims avoidance,



mitigation and management practice within the confines of BC Hydro practices and financial

policies.

What you bring

- Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Business, Law, Finance, or Engineering.
- Twelve (12)+ years of progressive supply chain or contract management experience supporting projects or operations with

complex contracts in the areas of major equipment supply, supply and installation, and construction. A combination of education, professional training and relevant experience may be considered.
- A record of continuous professional development specific to the requirements of the role.
- Demonstrated experience leading the management of complex contracts, negotiations and vendor relationships;
- Deep experience the execution of capital project construction contracts ideally with transmission lines, substations, and/

and or generation capital projects is a strong asset.
- Previous leadership, coaching and mentoring experience is a strong asset.
- Demonstrated competency in claims management and dispute resolution.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, communications, negotiating, and organizational skills.
- Strong analysis and risk assessment skills.
- Proven abilities in influencing internal and external parties, managing risk, and optimizing costs through innovation.
- Knowledge and experience with BC Hydro’s Project and Portfolio Management tools (PPM) and Primavera P6, and SAP

applications is an asset. What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Versatile 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

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: 2026-10-22 Closing Date: 2026-11-05

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📌 Construction Contracts Specialist - Team Lead – Vernon
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📍 Vernon