Field Power PM — Substations, Distribution & Travel

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid travel and expenses

PTO and vacation

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in the Southeast U.S. is seeking a field-driven Project Manager focused on power infrastructure construction.

You will lead projects involving electrical distribution systems, substations, and related work on active job sites. The role requires 5–10+ years in power or utility construction, direct oversight of field crews and subcontractors, and strong planning, safety, and client coordination.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of Project Management experience in power or utility construction.
• Direct experience in at least one: 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, and live-environment sequencing.

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.

Skills

Project Management

Field Leadership

Scheduling & Planning

Stakeholder Management

Safety & Compliance

Tools

Procore

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in the Southeast U.S. is seeking a field-driven Project Manager focused on power infrastructure construction.

You will lead projects involving electrical distribution systems, substations, and related work on active job sites. The role requires 5–10+ years in power or utility construction, direct oversight of field crews and subcontractors, and strong planning, safety, and client coordination.