Field Quality Lead - Transmission & Civil Projects

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

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in the United States seeks a Project Field Quality Control Manager to lead field quality activities from construction planning through project closeout, partnering with Project Managers and Senior Construction Managers.

You’ll oversee inspections, subcontractor and supplier compliance, and maintain quality records, while driving corrective actions, root-cause investigations, and closeout deliverables on site with a 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification or an equivalent trade credential, or a combination of related field experience and post‑secondary education.
• Seven to ten years of quality management experience in transmission powerline construction, utilities, or civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control 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 and work effectively with 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 multiple projects or activities 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 and ensure field teams understand and follow them.
• Verify construction quality through inspections and coordinate with client representatives.
• Monitor contractor and supplier compliance via audits and site visits.
• Resolve non-conformances and drive corrective action and closeout, support root-cause investigations, and verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintain inspection reports, logs, test results, certificates, and supporting records for completeness and traceability.
• Support project closeout with as-built documentation and timely completion of quality records.
• Improve field practices by promoting quality awareness and lessons‑learned reviews.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Quality management

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in the United States seeks a Project Field Quality Control Manager to lead field quality activities from construction planning through project closeout, partnering with Project Managers and Senior Construction Managers.

You’ll oversee inspections, subcontractor and supplier compliance, and maintain quality records, while driving corrective actions, root-cause investigations, and closeout deliverables on site with a 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation.