Project Manager - Utility Construction

About the role

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients.

This is a field-driven Project Manager role focused on power infrastructure construction. You will lead projects involving electrical distribution systems, transmission line construction, and substation construction and upgrades. This is not a general construction or telecom role — candidates must have direct experience in power or utility construction environments.

Responsibilities

Field Execution & Leadership

• 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

Planning, Scheduling & Delivery

• Develop execution plans and sequencing strategies
• Coordinate mobilization, access, and utility constraints
• Monitor schedules and implement recovery plans

Commercial & Cost Management

• Track costs, production, and quantities
• Manage subcontractor scope and change orders
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting budget and schedule

Safety & Compliance

• Lead site safety and enforce company standards
• Ensure compliance with utility, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for utility clients
• Lead project meetings and reporting
• Coordinate across field, engineering, and internal teams

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

Qualifications

• 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

Location & Travel

Must be based in the Southeast U.S. (Charlotte or surrounding region preferred). Approximately 30% travel to active job sites.

Pay & Benefits

Base pay range: $83,800 – $163,900 annually (based on experience). The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements. This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

• 401(k) with company match
• Full health, dental, vision benefits
• Paid travel and expenses
• PTO and vacation