Lines OMA Program Manager - Decommissioning Projects RQ

Position: Lines OMA Work Program Manager - Decommissioning Projects RQ00780T

Role

T-Lines OMA Work Program Manager – CLRA PM Work Requirements

Contract Duration

Feb 09 2026 - Feb 6th 2027

Role Location

Burnaby, BC - on site 2-3 days per week

Hours Per Week

40 hours Monday - Friday

Max INC Rate

$78.46/

Max T4 Rate

$66.49/

Overview

Program and Contract Management (PCM) is seeking a skilled and proactive Project Manager to lead the execution of a portfolio of Transmission Decommissioning of Plant Projects. This multi-year initiative focuses on the safe and efficient removal of decommissioned transmission assets to mitigate safety risks and reduce maintenance costs of unproductive assets.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or appropriate length of experience in managing projects, field work, developing new programs, contracting out line work.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing infrastructure or utility projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission systems, asset lifecycle, and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and financial tracking systems.
• Familiarity with BC Hydro Systems, Processes, Culture, Values, Language.

Responsibilities

Transmission Portfolio

Management of Transmission Lines Decommissioning Projects [Main Focus]

• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule for each Decommissioning Project.
• Coordinate milestone tracking and ensure alignment with Transmission Sustainment Planning (TSP) objectives.
• Oversee the complete removal of transmission assets, including:
  • Full removal of structures without distribution under builds;
  • Partial removal (cutting/topping) of structures with distribution under builds and managing asset transfer to Distribution.
• Liaise with internal teams including TSP, Distribution Sustainment Planning (DSP), Properties, Environment, Indigenous Relations.
• Facilitate the signing of Asset Transfer Memos for ownership changes to Distribution assets.
• Identify and mitigate risks to project delivery goals.
• Ensure expenditures align with estimates from chosen field delivery partner (Internal or External).
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and financials.
• Maintain documentation for approvals, scope changes, and asset transfers.

Management of Transmission Lines Maintenance Field Works [Future Potential]

• Confirm scope of work with TSP and ensure field verification to develop work packages.
• If External - raise PR in SAP for works to engage market to deliver on work packages.
• Monitor and control field delivery of work packages.
• Bi‑weekly safety calls with contractors to discuss safety and operational issues.
• Enter any IMS incidents.
• Review invoices prior to submitting to team lead for approval.

Management of Inspection Programs Contracted to External Resources [Future Potential]

• Confirm scope and pricing with Vendor as per terms and rates in RFP.
• Raise PR in SAP for works once agreement in principle made with inspectors.
• Assign work in Transmission Lines Data Server (TLDS Application).
• Review inspections in TLDS as they are returned.
• Bi‑weekly safety calls with contractors to discuss safety and operational issues.
• Enter any IMS incidents.
• Review invoices prior to submitting to team lead for approval.

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