Senior Construction Manager

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Stapleton (NE); On-site; USD 94,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in the United States is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead field execution across complex utility construction projects, coordinating construction managers, foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, and crews.

You will align field priorities with project targets, drive workforce deployment, site logistics, and ensure safety, quality, and cost-effective delivery while collaborating with Project Managers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of progressive experience in utility or infrastructure construction.
• Progression from field supervision to broader project leadership across multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of construction execution and resource management.
• Experience with earned value tracking and basic commercial awareness.
• Proficiency with project tools (Procore, SAP, Primavera, MS Project) and field documentation systems.
• Diploma or degree in Construction, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Driver's license and ability to travel to remote project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution across complex utility construction projects.
• Oversee construction managers, foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, and crews.
• Coordinate schedules, field look-ahead plans, and delivery targets.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production expectations on site.
• Represent construction performance in client meetings and reviews.
• Coach and mentor field leaders to strengthen planning and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Earned value tracking

Workforce planning

Subcontractor coordination

Procore

SAP

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma or degree in Construction/Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Procore

SAP

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

• Work arrangement: Field-based leadership on complex utility construction projects.
• Scope: Projects or portfolios typically valued between $3 million and $30 million, overseeing multiple construction teams and field leaders.
• Travel: Travel and work at remote or active project sites are required.
  

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

• Work arrangement: Field-based leadership on complex utility construction projects.
• Scope: Projects or portfolios typically valued between $3 million and $30 million, overseeing multiple construction teams and field leaders.
• Travel: Travel and work at remote or active project sites are required.
  

Role Details

• Work arrangement: Field-based leadership on complex utility construction projects.
• Scope: Projects or portfolios typically valued between $3 million and $30 million, overseeing multiple construction teams and field leaders.
• Travel: Travel and work at remote or active project sites are required.
  

The Opportunity

The Senior Construction Manager leads field execution across complex utility construction projects, overseeing construction managers, general foremen, superintendents, subcontractors, and crews. Working closely with Project Managers and internal teams, you will connect construction planning, workforce deployment, and site resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective work.

This opportunity suits an experienced construction leader who can manage immediate field priorities while planning ahead across multiple scopes. You will influence construction strategy, develop field leaders, and work directly with clients and project teams to resolve challenges and keep delivery on track.

Key Elements of the Role

• Lead execution across assigned construction scopes, align daily and weekly priorities with project targets, and address field risks, resource gaps, and delivery constraints.
• Lead workforce planning, crew deployment, and site logistics, ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are available to support productive field operations.
• Reinforce Safety, Quality, and Production expectations across field teams, and oversee site audits, incident response, hazard controls, and safety stand-downs when required.
• Coordinate quality execution through Inspection and Test Plans, installation verification, redline drawings, and completion of required field documentation.
• Translate project schedules into field look-ahead plans and milestones, coordinating with Quality, Engineering, and Procurement to confirm construction readiness and support recovery plans.
• Monitor crew utilization, production, and earned value performance, and integrate accurate field progress information into project reporting.
• Represent construction performance in client meetings, walkthroughs, and milestone reviews, and lead daily and weekly field coordination meetings.
• Coach and mentor construction managers, general foremen, and emerging field leaders, strengthening planning, accountability, communication, and safe work practices across teams.
  

What You'll Bring

• Twelve to fifteen years of progressive experience in utility or infrastructure construction, with demonstrated leadership across complex, multidisciplinary scopes.
• Proven progression from field supervision to broader project construction leadership, coordinating multiple teams and scopes.
• Strong understanding of construction execution, workforce planning, subcontractor coordination, and field resource management.
• Proficiency with construction productivity measures and earned value tracking, supported by basic commercial awareness.
• Advanced experience with project tools such as Procore, SAP, Primavera or Microsoft Project, and field documentation systems.
• A diploma or degree in Construction, Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel or work at remote and active project sites.
  

The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements. This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

Base Pay Range: $68 USD - $74 USD

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.

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, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.