Project Manager - Utility Construction

Forbes Bros Group of Companies; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Forbes Bros Group of Companies is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead utility infrastructure projects in Canada and the United States. You will guide delivery from early contractor involvement through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, maintaining strong site presence and client alignment.

You will partner with clients, field leaders, and technical teams to manage budgets, risks, and schedules while ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness

Qualifications

• Five to eight or more years of progressive project management experience in utility, civil, or infrastructure construction.
• Experience managing projects through early contractor involvement (ECI), pre-construction, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery phases.
• Strong background in field execution and multidisciplinary construction delivery, including subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and changing site conditions.
• Solid understanding of construction drawings, scopes of work, and contract requirements.
• Proficiency with project management systems and related reporting tools (e.g., Procore, SAP, Microsoft Project).
• A diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• PMP, CET, or equivalent certification is an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align project teams and take ownership of execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from early contractor involvement, pre-construction planning, and constructability reviews through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate daily and weekly field planning, permitting, mobilization, materials, and equipment; monitor schedule performance and implement recovery plans.
• Align engineering deliverables and procurement activities with construction sequencing; resolve constraints and ensure field work follows issued-for-construction drawings and project requirements.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting, tracking production, installed quantities, and subcontractor performance against scope and budget.
• Support scope validation, change pricing, and client approvals; identify commercial risks and mitigation measures to protect project outcomes.
• Lead safety engagement, field audits, and incident/near-miss reviews; reinforce hazard controls and corrective actions; integrate environmental requirements into work plans.
• Serve as primary liaison for clients, Indigenous partners, regulators, and internal stakeholders; lead progress meetings and milestone reporting.
• Oversee quality systems, Inspection and Test Plans, field verification, redlines, as-built records, and turnover requirements; coordinate with Project Controls.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Construction Management or Engineering Technology degree

Tools

Procore

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

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. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

• Work arrangement: Hybrid, with regular presence at active construction sites.
• Travel: Travel to support execution at active or remote project sites is required.
• Travel support: Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided.

The Opportunity

The Project Manager leads utility infrastructure projects, including distribution rebuilds, substation construction, and transmission upgrades. You will guide delivery from early contractor involvement and pre-construction planning through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, keeping field execution aligned with project commitments.

This opportunity suits an experienced project leader who is comfortable making decisions, maintaining a strong site presence, and taking ownership of delivery outcomes. You will work closely with clients, field leaders, and technical teams to resolve constraints, manage commercial risks, and deliver safe, productive, and cost-effective construction.

Key Elements of the Role

• Lead project delivery from early contractor involvement, pre-construction planning, and constructability reviews through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate daily and weekly field planning, permitting, mobilization, materials, and equipment. Monitor schedule performance and implement recovery plans when required.
• Align engineering deliverables and procurement activities with construction sequencing, resolve or elevate constraints, and ensure field work follows issued-for-construction drawings and project requirements.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting, tracking production, installed quantities, and subcontractor performance against scope and budget.
• Support scope validation, change pricing, and client approvals, and identify commercial risks and mitigation measures to protect project outcomes.
• Lead safety engagement, field audits, and incident and near-miss reviews. Reinforce hazard controls and corrective actions, and integrate environmental requirements into work plans and subcontractor scopes.
• Serve as the primary liaison for clients, Indigenous partners, regulators, and internal stakeholders, leading progress meetings, milestone reporting, and issue resolution.
• Oversee quality systems, Inspection and Test Plans, field verification, redlines, as-built records, and turnover requirements, coordinating with Project Controls to maintain accurate progress and schedule information.

What You’ll Bring

• Five to eight or more years of progressive project management experience in utility, civil, or infrastructure construction.
• Required experience managing projects through early contractor involvement (ECI), pre-construction, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery phases.
• A strong background in field execution and multidisciplinary construction delivery, including management of subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and changing site conditions.
• Solid understanding of construction drawings, scopes of work, and contract requirements.
• Proficiency in project management systems such as Procore, SAP, Microsoft Project, and related reporting tools.
• A diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• PMP, CET, or equivalent certification is an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align project teams and take ownership of execution.

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.

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, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.