Job Description / Duties

Source: BC Hydro
Job Title: Project Manager- Properties
Job Number: BCH-R-3866-190425E1
Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Status: Full-time, Permanent

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We’re BC Hydro and we have a big job to do.

Keeping the lights on for over 4 million people across the province takes a lot of talented people doing many different jobs. From working deep in a generating station, atop a power pole, or behind a desk, whatever it is that makes you tick we offer challenging careers to help you reach your potential.

We’re investing more than $2 billion per year in major capital infrastructure projects to help meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power. We’re upgrading transmission lines, building new substations, and investing in our hydroelectric generation facilities. We aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.

It’s our vision to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Properties this role is accountable for the following:
• Lead the procurement and contract management functions for services required by Site C Properties such as land surveyors, appraisers, agrologists and property management services
• Accountable for the financial forecasting and performance tracking, schedule updates, tracking and reporting, monthly reports and updates for the Site C Properties team
• Coordinate and complete due diligence related to the purchase of properties, prepare business cases and obtain senior management approval for purchases
• Establish guidelines and procedures related to crown land tenure applications, project reporting, forecasting and scheduling
• Develops strategies, policies and provides creative problem solving related to tenures and property management.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor level degree or equivalent in Urban Land Economics, Commerce, Urban Planning or Real Estate Economics or a professional accounting designation, preferably with emphasis on Real Estate management
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in progressively more responsible project management positions focused on commercial real estate/property construction and acquisition, with an excellent demonstrated working knowledge of real estate processes
• Additional assets would include but are not limited to the following professional designations: AACI, RI(BC), SR/WA, PMP or MBA
• Well rounded knowledge of business processes, budgets, forecasting and formal project management techniques is a must
• Experience and knowledge in setting up project reporting and dashboard capabilities
• Strong project delivery and project controls experience is required
• Excellent business writing with superior attention to details as business cases are critical to our projects
• Strong people management, organization, planning, analytical and problem solving skills.

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain the following requirements in good standing: Driver's License Type = Class 5
• This opportunity is for a Properties Project Manager to work within the Site C Properties team during the construction phase of the project
• Travel – expected travel to Fort St. John is approximately once every 4 months for 2-4 business days.


How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html by May 8th, 2019.

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We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.
We are here for our customers.
We are one team.
We act with integrity.
We respect our province.
We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

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