Senior Project Manager: Utility Transmission & Substation

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Stapleton (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver full-cycle utility construction projects in the US and Canada. The role requires leadership across planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination, with travel to remote job sites on a rotational schedule.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee subcontractors, and drive QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance while protecting margins.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of field-based project management experience in utility, infrastructure, or heavy civil construction.
• Proven ability to lead complex builds such as transmission corridors, substation installations, or large distribution upgrades.
• Skilled in managing subcontractors, construction schedules, and financial forecasting under field conditions.
• Proficient in SAP, Procore, Primavera P6, and standard project control tools.
• Degree or diploma in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• PMP, CET, or similar certification preferred.
• Strong communicator with client-facing experience and cross-functional leadership ability.
• Willingness to travel and operate on remote, active job sites on a rotational shift schedule

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 emerging site conditions or client directives.
• Maintain strong presence across active work fronts and foster execution alignment with field teams.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, earned value tracking, and billing deliverables.
• Oversee subcontractor performance against contractual scopes and financial controls.
• Support change order development, commercial issue escalation, and contract alignment.
• Contribute to project financial reviews and margin protection strategies with operational leadership.
• Implement QA/QC processes in line with project specifications and client requirements.
• Review ITPs, inspection records, and documentation closeout packages.
• Monitor and report on project risks; support proactive mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Coordinate with safety and environmental teams to uphold performance and compliance standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for field-level client representatives, inspectors, and regulatory partners.
• Lead internal and external progress meetings, ensuring alignment and issue resolution.
• Mentor junior PMs and Project Coordinators to support team development and delivery consistency.
• Contribute to internal lessons-learned reviews and project improvement initiatives.

Skills

Field-basedPM

Leadership

Client communication

Scheduling & budgeting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver full-cycle utility construction projects in the US and Canada. The role requires leadership across planning, scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination, with travel to remote job sites on a rotational schedule.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee subcontractors, and drive QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance while protecting margins.