Construction Services Manager

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Expected Hiring Range: $111,100.00 to $130,700.00 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 delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. 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

You’re an experienced leader in the construction field who excels in delivering projects on time and within budget. You pride yourself on your ability to build relationships with stakeholders and support teams to achieve objectives successfully within technical standards and requirements while promoting a safety mindset in all you do.

As the Construction Services Manager, you’ll support our contractor workforce to execute deliverables related to the construction of our natural gas infrastructure, including assessing performance against contractual agreements and FortisBC technical standards. You’ll also partner with construction supervisors and collaborate with Operations and stakeholders to ensure work is completed safely in accordance with environmental and quality standards. 

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate with personnel in our Construction department to develop shared roles and responsibilities.
• Provide leadership in executing tasks supporting our Operations team and project managers.
• Identify areas of improvement within the Project Management Offices Construction Services group.
• Support construction supervisors with their responsibilities, including creating development and training plans.
• Mentor and train construction supervisors and contract oversight teams and participate in the hiring processes.
• Identify and implement improvements.
• Oversee contractor incident reviews and identify areas of concern and trends.
• Lead contractor safety meetings and evaluate contractor key performance indicators.
• Support contract improvements and development; negotiate with contractors where required.

In year 2, you will:

• Continue to support project and portfolio execution with stakeholders.
• Implement improvements identified from your first year.
• Oversee contractor incident reviews and identify areas of concern and trends.
• Lead contractor safety meetings and evaluate contractor key performance indicators.
• Support contract improvements and development; negotiate with contractors where required.

What it takes:

• An Engineering Technologist diploma in a construction-related field and related experience with natural gas fieldwork, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, preferably with a utility. A trades certificate is an asset. 
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supporting partners in delivering project plans and improving processes. 
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills for managing development plans and improving contract processes.
• An extremely organized and process-oriented approach with an ability to successfully manage multiple projects. 
• Utility (substation, regulating station, transmission, distribution, compression and generation) experience in project construction highly desirable.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

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

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