Senior Utility Construction Project Lead

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA $200 per day

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning and execution of complex utility construction projects across transmission lines, substations, and distribution infrastructure.

You will oversee delivery from planning through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, schedules, and financial performance align with client requirements. You’ll work with construction teams, operations leadership, and external stakeholders to manage client relationships, drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in construction management, engineering or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive project leadership in utility/construction.
• Experience with electrical transmission, substations, or distribution infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of project financials, contracts, cost control and procurement.
• Experience with QA/QC, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel to remote construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of complex utility construction projects to meet contractual requirements.
• Oversee schedules, resources, and construction sequencing to maintain progress across multiple locations.
• Manage project financial performance including budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Lead contract administration, change management, and procurement strategies with internal and external partners.
• Oversee QA/QC programs, ITPs, documentation, and turnover to client specs.
• Promote safety culture through field engagement, audits, and risk management.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's/ Diploma in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning and execution of complex utility construction projects across transmission lines, substations, and distribution infrastructure.

You will oversee delivery from planning through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, schedules, and financial performance align with client requirements. You’ll work with construction teams, operations leadership, and external stakeholders to manage client relationships, drive