Power Infrastructure Project Manager – Field Lead

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

Full health, dental, vision benefits

Paid travel and expenses

PTO and vacation

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies seeks a field-driven Project Manager for power infrastructure construction based in the Southeast U.S. You will lead projects involving electrical distribution, transmission line, and substation construction, coordinating field crews and subcontractors on active utility sites.

The role requires 5–10+ years in power/utility PM, direct line/substation experience, and strong knowledge of electrical scopes and live-environment sequencing. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of Project Management experience in power/utility construction.
• Direct experience in one of: 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/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 regulatory requirements.
• Act as primary contact for utility clients.
• Lead project meetings and reporting.
• Coordinate across field, engineering, and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Field leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Client management

Education

PMP or equivalent

Tools

Procore

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies seeks a field-driven Project Manager for power infrastructure construction based in the Southeast U.S. You will lead projects involving electrical distribution, transmission line, and substation construction, coordinating field crews and subcontractors on active utility sites.

The role requires 5–10+ years in power/utility PM, direct line/substation experience, and strong knowledge of electrical scopes and live-environment sequencing. Travel up to 30% is expected.