Project Manager New Surrey, BC

Forbes Bros LTD; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros Group of Companies in Canada is seeking a Project Manager for an early-career leadership role on active utility construction projects, including overhead distribution builds and brownfield substation upgrades. You will oversee day-to-day execution, lead subcontractors and crews, and ensure work is delivered safely, to spec, and on schedule.

This position emphasizes strong coordination across field, office, and client teams, with a focus on planning, problem-solving, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project coordination or field-based project management experience in utility/construction environments.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, scopes of work, and contract deliverables.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle fast-paced field settings.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and project tracking software (Procore, SiteDocs).
• Understanding of quality assurance and field-level safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans, short-term schedules, and construction sequences for assigned scopes.
• Coordinate subcontractors, equipment mobilization, and material delivery per execution plans.
• Monitor progress to align with design specs and milestones.
• Lead start-ups, daily huddles, and field planning sessions with field leadership.
• Ensure compliance with client specs, utility standards, and approved procedures.
• Support field teams in documentation handoff, issue resolution, and closeout activities.

Skills

coordination

field-based management

organizational skills

time management

stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma or degree in construction management or engineering

PMP or CET designation in progress or intended

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Procore

SiteDocs

Job description

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager is an early-career leadership role for individuals ready to take ownership of defined scopes on active utility construction projects. Typical work includes overhead distribution builds, brownfield substation upgrades, and localized transmission construction.

This role is suited to professionals with strong coordination experience and a practical understanding of how work is executed in the field—whether gained through utility, civil infrastructure, or industrial construction settings. PM3s oversee day-to-day execution, lead subcontractors and crews, and ensure work is delivered safely, to spec, and on schedule.

Success requires sound planning, site presence, and the ability to work cross-functionally with field, office, and client teams to drive execution and resolve issues.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Execution Oversight

• Develop work plans, short-term schedules, and construction sequences for assigned scopes.
• Coordinate subcontractors, equipment mobilization, and material delivery to meet field execution plans.
• Monitor daily and weekly progress to ensure alignment with design specifications and project milestones.
• Lead job start-ups, daily huddles, and workface planning sessions with field leadership.

Quality & Compliance Integration

• Ensure required checklists, redlines, and inspections are completed and submitted accurately.
• Confirm that work aligns with client specifications, utility standards, and approved procedures.
• Support field teams in documentation handoff, issue resolution, and closeout activities.

Commercial Management & Cost Tracking

• Track costs, quantities, and productivity using internal reporting tools.
• Review and validate unit-based progress (e.g., structures completed, conductor installed).
• Document scope changes and assist in preparing supporting material for change orders.
• Identify emerging risks and elevate delays or field issues promptly.

Safety Leadership & Field Stewardship

• Model safe work practices and lead discussions in daily tailboards and hazard assessments.
• Ensure timely submission of FLRAs, permits, incident reports, and safety documentation.
• Participate in site audits and support safety improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with safety representatives to reinforce expectations and resolve issues on site.

Stakeholder & Team Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for defined scopes with clients, subcontractors, and inspectors.
• Coordinate with procurement, quality, safety, and engineering to align resources and resolve conflicts.
• Contribute to project updates, internal reviews, and external progress meetings.

Closeout & Continuous Improvement Project Closeout

• Coordinate turnover documentation including redlines, test reports, and completion certificates.
• Participate in demobilization planning, lessons-learned sessions, and internal improvement feedback loops.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 3–5 years of project coordination or field-based project management experience, ideally within utility, infrastructure, or construction environments.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, scopes of work, and contract deliverables.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage competing tasks in fast-paced field settings.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and project tracking software (e.g., Procore, SiteDocs).
• Understanding of quality assurance principles and field-level safety practices.
• Diploma or degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical or operational field.
• PMP or CET designation in progress or intended.
• Valid driver’s license; ability and mobility to travel and work rotation shift schedules

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.