Senior Utility Construction Project Manager - On-Site & Travel

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA travel stipend

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning and execution of major utility construction projects in the North Platte area.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout to meet contractual and client requirements. The role requires strong finance, risk, and contract administration skills, plus the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Seven to ten years of progressive project leadership experience in utility construction, infrastructure development, or heavy civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value construction projects, preferably involving electrical transmission lines, substations, or distribution infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of project financial management, contract administration, cost control, forecasting, procurement, and commercial risk management.
• Experience overseeing construction quality assurance and quality control programs, safety compliance, environmental requirements, and project closeout activities.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in dynamic construction environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and internal leadership teams.
• Proficiency in SAP, Primavera P6, Procore, and related project management and project controls systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote or regionally distributed construction sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of complex utility construction projects, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities to meet contractual requirements and project objectives.
• Oversee project schedules, critical path activities, resource allocation, and construction sequencing, making operational adjustments to maintain progress across multiple work fronts and project locations.
• Manage overall project financial performance, including budgets, profit and loss accountability, forecasting, earned value tracking, cost controls, and financial reporting to protect project margins.
• Lead contract administration, commercial change management, subcontractor coordination, and procurement strategies, working with internal departments and external partners to manage project risks and contractual obligations.
• Oversee project quality assurance and quality control programs, ensuring inspections, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), documentation, and turnover requirements meet client specifications and applicable standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture through field engagement, audits, and proactive risk management, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, environmental requirements, and applicable permits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for utility clients, regulators, subcontractors, and external stakeholders, leading project discussions, technical reviews, site visits, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with engineering, Indigenous relations, permitting, and community engagement teams to support project execution and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and site supervisors, establishing clear expectations and supporting team performance and professional development.
• Collaborate with operations and senior leadership on workforce planning, project performance, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of future project leaders.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting & forecasting

Contract administration

Risk management

Safety compliance

Client management

SAP

Primavera P6

Procore

Communication

Decision making

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

PMP/PgMP (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead planning and execution of major utility construction projects in the North Platte area.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout to meet contractual and client requirements. The role requires strong finance, risk, and contract administration skills, plus the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and travel to project sites as needed.