Project Manager - Utility Construction

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 delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a field-driven Project Manager role focused on power infrastructure construction.

You will lead projects involving:

• Electrical distribution systems
• Transmission line construction
• Substation construction and upgrades

This is not a general construction or telecom role. Candidates must have direct experience in power or utility construction environments.

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

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

Preferred

• 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location & Travel

• Must be based in the Southeast U.S. (Charlotte or surrounding region preferred)
• Approximately 30% travel to active job sites

Compensation & Benefits

• $83,800 - $163,900 annually (based on experience)
• 401(k) with company match
• Full health, dental, vision benefits
• Paid travel and expenses
• PTO and vacation

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.