Construction Contracts Specialist - Claims

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

No. of positions: 1

This posting is for one Contracts Claims Specialist (P4) within Capital Construction. The role will directly support the North Coast Transmission Lines Project, a large, multi‑phase transmission program delivering new high‑voltage infrastructure across Northern British Columbia to enable electrification, major industrial load, and long‑term regional growth.

The North Coast Transmission Lines Project includes multiple phases and distinct transmission line and substation components, delivered over several years and involving complex stakeholder, Indigenous relations, regulatory, and contractor interfaces. The Claims Specialist will provide commercial and claims management expertise across these phases, supporting both active construction and future phases as they advance through procurement and execution.

The Claims Specialist is an experienced contract management professional with a proven ability to support the management of complex and high‑risk contract and claims issues through sound commercial judgment, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration with project and construction teams.

The role will work closely with Construction Managers, Project Managers, and the broader Project Delivery organization supporting the North Coast Transmission Lines portfolio, which includes new 500 kV transmission lines and associated substations extending from the interior to the North Coast region.

• Provide consultation and sound advice on BC Hydro’s position with respect to key/complex contract management opportunities and/or risks including the validity and impact of claims and contract changes.
• Develop strategies to ensure preservation of BC Hydro entitlements through effective and timely application of contractual mechanisms.
• Prepare and/or oversee and support the preparation of required documentation for all aspects of contract management and administration including management of contract changes and contractor payments. Ensure consistent methodology and processes for issues being managed.
• Liaise with appropriate disciplines to understand, identify and calculate quantum associated with claimed events, delay costs, schedule impact and budget allocations.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to develop skills and knowledge within the team while fostering a positive, productive and healthy work environment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve contracts and claim management practices across the business.
• Implement and improve internal processes to monitor, analyze and provide reporting, to the project stakeholders, around forecasting contentious claims and liabilities.
• Develop claims avoidance, mitigation and management practice within the confines of BC Hydro practices and financial policies.
• Support the BC Hydro Representative managing contract risk, managing claims, contract changes and disputes, perform entitlement and quantum analysis and developing strength of claims reports and claim negotiation mandates.

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Business, Law, Finance, or Engineering and 12+ years of supply chain/contract management experience supporting projects or operations with complex contracts in the areas of major equipment supply, supply and installation, and construction. A combination of education, professional training and relevant experience may be considered.
• A record of continuous professional development specific to the requirements of the role.
• Demonstrated experience leading the management of complex contracts, negotiations and vendor relationships.
• Previous leadership, coaching and mentoring experience is a strong asset.
• Strong technical background or demonstrated competency in claims management and dispute resolution is an asset.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communications, negotiating, and organizational skills.
• Strong analysis and risk assessment skills.
• Proven abilities in influencing internal and external parties, managing risk, and optimizing costs through innovation.
• Proficiency with MS Office including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
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