Senior Project Manager - Utility Construction & Delivery

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead full-cycle delivery of utility construction projects across North America, including transmission and substation scopes.

You will integrate project controls, commercial discipline, and field leadership to achieve reliable outcomes on multiple active fronts. The role requires 7–10 years in field-based PM, strong estimating and scheduling skills, and proficiency with SAP, Procore, and Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of field-based project management experience in utility, infrastructure or heavy civil construction.
• Ability to lead complex builds such as transmission corridors, substations, or large distribution upgrades.
• Skilled in managing subcontractors, schedules and financial forecasting under field conditions.
• Proficient with SAP, Procore, Primavera P6 and standard project control tools.
• Degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, subcontractor oversight, and construction execution across assigned scopes.
• Ensure field operations align with design specifications, safety protocols, and productivity benchmarks.
• Adjust logistics, resourcing, or sequencing in response to site conditions or client directives.
• Mentor junior PMs and project coordinators to support team development and consistency.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, earned value tracking, and billing deliverables.
• Oversee subcontractor performance against contractual scopes and financial controls.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Risk management

Client-facing

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Procore

SAP

Primavera P6

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead full-cycle delivery of utility construction projects across North America, including transmission and substation scopes.

You will integrate project controls, commercial discipline, and field leadership to achieve reliable outcomes on multiple active fronts. The role requires 7–10 years in field-based PM, strong estimating and scheduling skills, and proficiency with SAP, Procore, and Primavera P6.