Engineering Procurement and Construction Contracts - Section Head

Position Overview
Reporting to the Construction Strategy & Contracts Section Head, you are responsible to lead and provide senior technical expertise, construction management oversight, and strategic direction to a team of multi disciplined staff in the planning, design, scheduling, estimating, contract preparation, project controls, contract administration, and construction management for complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects from inception to closeout. Projects may be small to large size and require coordination with internal project teams, engineering groups, operating areas, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and other external resources.

Key Responsibilities

Advance and support construction strategy and broader departmental, divisional, business unit initiatives.

Establish and improve construction management practices, governance approaches, contract strategies, lessons learned processes, business improvements, and strategic priorities that strengthen project delivery, safety performance, and alignment with corporate objectives.

Provide expertise in the field of Contract and Construction Management.

Administer and direct the EPC Contracts group, including staffing, budgeting, performance management, development planning, and supervision.

Establish team priorities, assign work, allocate resources, and provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring.

Provide expert input for establishing EPC contract requirements for small, medium, and large projects which have strategic importance to the corporation.

Lead and provide senior oversight for construction related contract requirements, specifications, technical and commercial input, evaluation, recommendations, purchase order requirements, change management, claims support, contractor performance, and contract close out.

Supervise the analysis and review of contract and claims, preparation of settlement recommendations, and participation in claim resolution.

Influence, align, and maintain collaborative relationships with senior internal customers, project teams, engineering groups, Supply Chain Management, Law, Construction Division stakeholders, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Manage, direct, and coordinate design and engineering activities and assignments with Engineering Consultants.

Monitor project participants' accountability for initiating and adhering to the technical scope of work, project schedule, approved budget, contract requirements, and project controls requirements.

Establish and promote safe, environmentally responsible, and reliable construction practices through compliance with Manitoba Hydro policies, corporate safety and environmental requirements, applicable legislation, contract requirements, and construction management procedures.

Lead collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada, First Nation communities, and Joint Ventures on EPC projects.

Drive the development and continuous improvement of contract administration, project controls, governance, and lessons learned processes to enhance section performance and project delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

Graduate in an Engineering discipline from a University of recognized standing and one additional year of training, with a minimum of seven years related experience, of which five years' experience must have been in contract administration, construction management, project execution; OR

Graduate in an Engineering discipline from a University of recognized standing, with a minimum of nine years related experience, of which five years' experience must have been in contract administration, construction management, project execution.

Must have a proven supervisory experience.

Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).

Working knowledge of EPC construction projects (Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical) as it relates to design, construction, and commissioning activities.

Strong organizational, leadership, supervisory, and decision making abilities.

Good computer skills, including experience with scheduling…