Project Manager - Utility Construction
About The Position
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States. Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter. This is a field-driven Project Manager role focused on power infrastructure construction. You will lead projects involving: Electrical distribution systems, Transmission line construction, Substation construction and upgrades. This is not a general construction or telecom role. Candidates must have direct experience in power or utility construction environments.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of Project Management experience in power or utility construction
- Direct experience in at least one of the following: Transmission line construction, Electrical distribution systems, Substation construction
- Experience managing field crews and subcontractors on active utility job sites
- Strong understanding of: Electrical construction scopes, Utility standards and constraints, Construction sequencing in live environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Southeast U.S. utility environments
- Experience working with utility owners (Duke, co-ops, etc.)
- Procore, SAP, MS Project or similar
- PMP or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Lead construction execution across distribution, transmission, or substation projects
- Direct and coordinate crews, subcontractors, and field supervisors
- Drive daily and weekly work planning on active job sites
- Resolve field issues in real time to maintain production
- Develop execution plans and sequencing strategies
- Coordinate mobilization, access, and utility constraints
- Monitor schedules and implement recovery plans
- Track costs, production, and quantities
- Manage subcontractor scope and change orders
- Identify and mitigate risks impacting budget and schedule
- Lead site safety and enforce company standards
- Ensure compliance with utility, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Act as the primary point of contact for utility clients
- Lead project meetings and reporting
- Coordinate across field, engineering, and internal teams
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Full health, dental, vision benefits
- Paid travel and expenses
- PTO and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
