Lead Electrical Utility Construction Manager

Colonial Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus program

Extended health and dental coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Construction Manager, Electrical Utility Projects to lead construction delivery for large BC utility infrastructure programs. You will manage materials, budgets, labour, contractors, and resources while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Strong communication with clients, partners, and First Nations communities is essential. The role emphasizes risk management, contract administration, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver complex

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction management experience.
• Experience with BC Hydro projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of project and contract management.
• Excellent knowledge of WorkSafeBC and occupational safety requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• English written and verbal communication proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery for large, complex electrical utility projects and programs.
• Manage materials, budgets, labour, contractors and project resources.
• Support safe execution of work through site observations and safety feedback.
• Identify and manage project risks including safety, environmental, reputational, stakeholder and Indigenous relations considerations.
• Support public consultation and stakeholder engagement related to construction activities.
• Respond to internal, third-party, and stakeholder inquiries professionally and collaboratively.
• Act as a subject matter expert on construction-related technical issues.
• Support claims management, contract administration and cross-functional project coordination.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, contractors, stakeholders, and First Nations communities.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Contract management

Safety standards

Stakeholder management

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Construction Manager, Electrical Utility Projects to lead construction delivery for large BC utility infrastructure programs. You will manage materials, budgets, labour, contractors, and resources while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Strong communication with clients, partners, and First Nations communities is essential. The role emphasizes risk management, contract administration, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver complex