Project Manager

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 83,800 - 163,900; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Field-Based Project Manager in Charlotte, NC. The role involves managing the execution of power infrastructure construction, overseeing project sites, and coordinating subcontractors. Candidates should have 5-10+ years of experience in power or utility construction and a strong understanding of electrical scopes. The position offers a competitive salary range of $83,800 to $163,900 based on experience, with approximately 50% travel to active projects.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of Project Management experience in power or utility construction.
• Direct experience in electrical distribution systems or substation construction.
• Experience managing field crews and subcontractors on active utility job sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction execution across distribution and substation projects.
• Develop execution plans and coordinate project scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical distribution systems

Substation construction

Field crew management

Education

PMP or equivalent

Tools

Procore

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Power / Utility Construction (Charlotte, NC / Southeast U.S.)

FIELD-BASED PROJECT MANAGER

Field-based Project Manager responsible for the execution of power infrastructure construction. This role oversees projects involving electrical distribution systems and substation construction and upgrades.

Requires direct experience in power or utility construction; general construction and telecom backgrounds are not applicable.

Core Responsibilities

Field Execution & Leadership

• 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

Planning, Scheduling & Delivery

• Develop execution plans and sequencing strategies
• Coordinate mobilization, access, and utility constraints
• Monitor schedules and implement recovery plans

Commercial & Cost Management

• Track costs, production, and quantities
• Manage subcontractor scope and change orders
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting budget and schedule

Safety & Compliance

• Lead site safety and enforce company standards
• Ensure compliance with utility, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for utility clients
• Lead project meetings and reporting
• Coordinate across field, engineering, and internal teams

Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• 5–10+ years of Project Management experience in power or utility construction
• Direct experience in at least one of the following: 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
• Construction sequencing in live environments

This role is not suited for candidates whose experience is limited to:

• Telecom / OSP rollout programs
• General commercial / ICI construction only
• Office-based project coordination roles

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Southeast U.S. utility environments
• Experience working with utility owners (Duke, co-ops, etc.)
• Procore, SAP, MS Project or similar
• PMP or equivalent

Location & Travel

• Based in Southeast U.S. (Charlotte or surrounding region preferred)
• Approximately 50% travel to active project sites

Compensation & Benefits

• $83,800 – $163,900 annually (based on experience)