Senior Utility Construction Leader: Field Execution

Forbes Bros LTD

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 68,000 - 74,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Construction Manager 3 to lead full-scope field execution on complex utility projects. The role oversees multiple field leaders, crafts planning, and ensures safe, high-quality, cost-effective delivery across multi-disciplinary scopes.

Responsibilities include client liaison, schedule integration, risk mitigation, and mentorship of site leaders. Requires 12–15 years in utility/infrastructure construction, travel ability, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

12-15 years of progressive experience in utility or infrastructure construction, with leadership on complex multi-disciplinary scopes.
Proven transition from field supervision to integrated project craft leadership.
Strong understanding of project execution, craft planning, subcontractor integration, and field resource management.
Proficiency with construction productivity metrics, earned value tracking, and basic commercial awareness.
Advanced experience with project tools such as Procore, SAP, Primavera or MS Project, and field documentation systems.
Diploma or degree in construction, engineering technology, or related field preferred.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel or work at remote/active project sites.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership across all assigned construction scopes, including direct oversight of CM-level personnel, superintendents, subcontractors, and internal crews.
Own strategic daily/weekly execution deliverables and ensure task alignment with broader project targets.
Proactively address field-level risks, roadblocks, and resource gaps to protect delivery outcomes.
Lead project craft planning across multiple teams and scopes, ensuring optimized labor deployment and site logistics.
Ensure site resourcing of tools, equipment, and materials to support uninterrupted operations.
Monitor crew utilization and workface planning to align with productivity and earned value targets.
Champion safety leadership by embedding SQP expectations across crews and foremen.
Oversee site audits, incident response, hazard mitigation, and safety stand-downs where required.
Uphold quality execution through coordination of ITPs, installation verification, redlines, and documentation closure.
Translate project schedule into actionable field lookaheads and milestone tracking frameworks.
Facilitate coordination between field, QA/QC, engineering, and procurement to ensure construction readiness.
Support integration of earned value and production tracking into site-level reporting.
Represent construction performance in client meetings, walkthroughs, and milestone updates.
Lead daily and weekly field coordination meetings and contribute to recovery strategies as needed.
Build client trust through visibility, execution integrity, and clear communication.
Provide performance coaching and mentorship to construction managers, general foremen, and other site-level leaders.
Foster accountability, planning discipline, and skill development across the broader field delivery team.
Ensure alignment across multiple field teams and support leadership growth in emerging talent.
Foster a culture of planning discipline, execution accountability, and safety-first thinking.