Senior Utility Project Manager - Transmission & Substation

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in the United States and Canada seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead full‑cycle delivery of utility construction projects, including transmission, substation, and large distribution programs.

You will drive planning, safety, and field execution with cross‑functional teams and clients. This role requires 7–10 years of field‑based PM experience, strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management skills, plus proficiency with SAP, Procore, and Primavera P6.

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-based project management

Client-facing communication

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communicator

Education

Degree or diploma in construction management/engineering or related field

PMP/CET certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in the United States and Canada seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead full‑cycle delivery of utility construction projects, including transmission, substation, and large distribution programs.

You will drive planning, safety, and field execution with cross‑functional teams and clients. This role requires 7–10 years of field‑based PM experience, strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management skills, plus proficiency with SAP, Procore, and Primavera P6.