Project Manager 1 - Vancouver, Canada - BC Hydro

BC Hydro

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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At BC Hydro, we're working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

Project Manager 1 - (Relationship/Project Manager Workspace)
Number of positions: 2

Job Location:
Dunsmuir 13

Employment type:

Permanent Region:
Lower Mainland

Hours of work:
Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)

Flexible Work Role:
Hybrid

Annual salary:
$ 103, ,400.00

What you'll do

Works with internal clients proactively and reactively to plan and respond to requirements for additional workspace to

accommodate the expansion or centralization of teams.

Leads complex negotiations between business groups with competing requirements for workspace in BC Hydro's at or

near capacity buildings.

Engages building occupants, management and BC Hydro's Interior Design contractor to identify opportunities for

additional density.

Provides project management expertise for workspace projects, including interior renovations or upgrades, fit up and

decommissioning of new buildings or leases.

Liaises with BC Hydro's Interior Design contractor, General Contractor, Furniture Suppliers, other trades and internal

clients to design high functioning and collaborative workspace.

Works with BC Hydro's Property Leasing and Sales department to ensure office leases align with current and projected

workspace requirements; provides input into selecting lease locations that align with projections

Works alongside with our Properties' Building Projects team and our Project Management delivery partner on building

renovation and new capital development projects.

Makes recommendations for bestuse of space from an organizational perspective; seeks out cost savings by identifying

low or no cost solutions to address design challenges and/or improvements to workspace in support of BC Hydro's focus on
affordability

Develops and implements businesses processes to improve the internal customer experience, department's overall

operations and efficiency

Supports the development and implementation of the next generation of workspace design, within our Flexible Workplace

Program, and optimal usage for all BC Hydro employees to accommodate more flexibility in the future.

Develops and reinforces the Interior Space Standards for all interior projects, while also making updates or developing

new standards to reflect evolving workplace requirements

Research workspace trends, including reducing individual workstations and growing shared workspaces, the introduction

of multi-functional workspaces, and allocating workspaces based on the needs of individual workers.

What you bring

Bachelors level degree or equivalent.
Minimum of 8 years' experience managing/running projects and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
Persuasive influence and conflict resolution skills, including demonstrated experience in negotiating, consulting and

engaging multiple stakeholders with competing interests.

Ability to work well with all levels of the organization, including demonstrated experience working with senior management

and executives.

Exceptional communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including business case writing, briefing notes and

proposals.

Ability to effectively manage shifting priorities and deadlines within a high volume environment.
Well rounded knowledge of business processes, budgets, forecasting and project management techniques.
Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and problemsolving skills.
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation with the Project Management Institute (PMI) would be an asset.
Experience in fields of expertise within an electric utility or equivalent environment with experience in project management,

- facilities and/or workspace planning would be an asset.

Experience managing an integrated project team for interior design construction projects, including: interior designers,

contractors, electricians, furniture suppliers, design managers,
- mechanical designers and engineers would be an asset.

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

What else you should know

Please note a condition of employment for this role is to maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.
Please note this position requires travel throughout the province for up to one week at a time, as well as evening and

weekend wo