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Division Manager, Contract Management - FTT

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 11

Employment type: Temporary Region: Lower Mainland

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

Annual salary: $ 158,900.00 - 200,900.00

Position Highlights
North Coast Transmission Line Projects

BC Hydro is bringing more clean, reliable electricity to the North Coast to foster economic growth and enable our customers
to use clean electricity to power their operations and reduce greenhouse gases. This senior leadership role in the Capital
Construction Division of Project Delivery is responsible for overseeing the contract management of large, complex projects
relating to this initiative, including the North Coast Transmission Line projects. The North Coast Transmission Line will be
delivered in partnership with First Nations – it is a transformative infrastructure project of national importance that includes
shared ownership and long-term economic benefits for Indigenous communities. The North Coast Transmission Line
projects require robust contract governance and commercial leadership to ensure successful delivery within scope,
schedule, and budget.

What you'll do

As an M3 Contract Manager – North Coast Transmission Lines, you will play a pivotal role in delivering one of British
Columbia’s most transformative infrastructure projects—the North Coast Transmission Lines. This position is strategically
critical to BC Hydro’s mission of expanding clean, reliable electricity to the North Coast, enabling economic growth and
supporting the province’s transition to a low-carbon future. You will lead the commercial and contract management function
for high-value, high-risk agreements, ensuring contractual integrity, mitigating risks, and fostering strong supplier
partnerships that drive project success.





Frequent site travel is expected to maintain strong engagement with contractors and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Contract Strategy & Governance
- Develop and implement complex contracting strategies tailored to high-value and complex transmission projects.
- Design and execute resourcing strategies to ensure adequate contract management capacity throughout the project

lifecycle.

- Reviewing and negotiating complex contracts and amendments.

- Contractor and Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
- Oversee supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, and compliance with safety, quality, and financial standards –

driving long-term value.

- Claims & Dispute Resolution
- Serve as the primary commercial advisor for North Coast Transmission Line projects, ensuring contractual obligations are

met and risks are mitigated.

- Lead assessment, negotiation and resolution of high-value claims, including dispute resolution.
- Implement proactive claims avoidance practices and commercial risk management strategies.

- Leadership & Team Development

- Grow and lead a large team of contract management professionals, including team leads, M&P; and unionized staff,

ensuring competency development and succession planning.

- Managing a team across multiple locations.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization to manage and resolve contract issues including

estimating, engineering, construction management, project controls, supply chain, and legal and risk management teams.

- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

- Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure adherence to BC Hydro financial policies, contract templates, and governance frameworks.
- Provide accurate reporting on contract status, commercial exposure including claims risk, and supplier performance to

senior leadership.

What you bring

- University degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and

experience may be considered.

- 15+ years of progressive experience in contract and commercial management for large-scale infrastructure projects. Deep

understanding of contract law, construction contracts and claims processes across multiple contract types.





- 8+ years in leadership roles managing teams and complex contract portfolios.
- Proven track record in claims preparation, defence and negotiation including forensic delay analysis and quantum

assessment. Familiarity with dispute resolution.

- Professional Accreditation in World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC), Project Management Professional (PMP), or

equivalent is an asset.

- Experience with long-linear high-voltage transmission line construction is an asset.
- Successful experience working with First Nations partnerships and businesses in a construction environment, and

experience delivering projects that include co-ownership with First Nations, is an asset.

- A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver’s License: Class 5.

Skills

- Expertise in contract negotiation, risk management, financial controls and dispute resolution.
- Strong analytical ability to identify key issues and develop practical solutions.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to lead change and implement current business processes in challenging and high-paced environments.

Competencies

- Strategic Thinking & Commercial Acumen
- Leadership & Team Development
- Risk Management & Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

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

Before you apply, please confirm you meet BC Hydro’s time in role requirement. M&P; employees must meet the time in role
requirement specified in their most recent offer letter. For MoveUP and IBEW employees, the current time in role as
outlined in the Collective Agreements will apply.

- This is a Full-Time Temporary (FTT) opportunity for approximately twelve (12) months.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an online leadership assessment as part of the interview process.

- This position will require regular travel including Burnaby, Prince George, and the various project site offices and

construction locations

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.

Location: Burnaby, B.C., Canada, V3N 4X8

Date Posted: 2026-11-09 Closing Date: 2026-11-23

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