Field Quality Lead - Powerline Construction

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Project Field Quality Control Manager for the R-Project, based in Stapleton, Nebraska. You will implement quality plans, inspect field work, and maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of QA/QC experience in transmission or civil construction, and strong leadership and communication skills; travel and extended hours are expected during rotations.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification or equivalent trade credential.
• Seven to ten years of quality management experience in transmission powerline construction, utilities, or civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience as a QA/QC Inspector on large-scale projects.
• Substantial experience managing teams of three or more Quality Coordinators or Quality Inspectors.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain quality requirements clearly to field personnel, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• The ability to coach and mentor others in quality requirements and practices.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet inspection, documentation, and closeout deadlines.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively to project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A valid Class D driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Implement project quality programs: Support the development of Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, procedures, and forms, and ensure field teams understand and follow them.
• Verify construction quality: Inspect concrete and civil works, stringing, excavation, and structure setting against applicable standards and project requirements. Coordinate inspections with client representatives and other personnel.
• Monitor contractor and supplier compliance: Conduct audits, site visits, and quality reviews to verify that project requirements are consistently met.
• Resolve non-conformances: Manage quality issues through corrective action and closeout, support root-cause investigations, and verify that corrective and preventive measures are effective.
• Maintain reliable quality records: Review, analyze, sign off, and maintain inspection reports, logs, test results, certificates, and supporting records for completeness and traceability.
• Support project closeout: Assist with as-built documentation and coordinate the timely completion of quality records and closeout requirements.
• Improve field practices: Work with construction teams to prevent recurring issues, promote quality awareness, and contribute practical improvements through lessons-learned reviews.

Skills

Quality management

Team leadership

Communication

Coaching and mentoring

Organization and time management

Independent work

Powerline technician certification

QA/QC Inspector

Education

Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Project Field Quality Control Manager for the R-Project, based in Stapleton, Nebraska. You will implement quality plans, inspect field work, and maintain documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of QA/QC experience in transmission or civil construction, and strong leadership and communication skills; travel and extended hours are expected during rotations.