• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #14322

Construction Manager

Location: Travel Throughout British Columbia
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Positions Available: 2

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking experienced Construction Managers to support one of British Columbia's largest utility providers on critical transmission, distribution, maintenance, and infrastructure programs across the province.

This role is ideal for construction professionals with strong utility, transmission, distribution, maintenance, or field operations experience who are comfortable working in both office and field environments. Successful candidates will provide construction leadership, contractor oversight, program coordination, safety management, and stakeholder engagement across a variety of capital and maintenance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large, complex construction and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate the allocation of materials, financial resources, contractors, and field personnel.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and support contract administration activities.
• Conduct field inspections, audits, and quality assurance reviews.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation plans related to safety, environmental, operational, and stakeholder considerations.
• Support outage management, maintenance planning, and field operations activities.
• Coordinate inspections, condition assessments, and repair programs.
• Review completed work packages, contractor deliverables, invoices, and project documentation.
• Conduct Safe Work Observations and support continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors, Indigenous communities, and field operations teams.
• Provide construction expertise and technical guidance to project and program teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, relevant trades certification, business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 9 years of construction management, project management, or utility field operations experience.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, estimating, contract management, and field execution.
• Experience managing contractors, work crews, and field-based programs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Experience overseeing worksite safety and field operations.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Access to a personal vehicle suitable for travel to field locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility, transmission, distribution, or outage management experience.
• Experience coordinating, supporting, or supervising Power Line Technician (PLT) crews.
• Experience developing new programs, conducting vendor audits, and preparing operational reports.
• Familiarity with transmission maintenance programs, inspections, condition-based repairs, and contractor management.
• Experience supporting field-based operations in remote or challenging environments.

Working Conditions

• Extensive travel throughout British Columbia.
• Field-based work in remote, rugged, and outdoor environments.
• May require walking, hiking, boat access, helicopter transportation, and independent field work.
• Accommodations provided in accordance with project requirements.
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure programs supporting the reliability and safety of utility operations across the province.

If you are an experienced construction leader with a background in utility operations, maintenance programs, contractor management, and field execution, we encourage you to apply.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com