Substation Construction Foreman - Lead Field Crew

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Foreman to lead a field crew in Lebanon, Kentucky, delivering safe and productive substation construction work.

This traveling, site-based role involves supervising a crew of 6–10 craft workers, coordinating tasks, and ensuring work aligns with drawings and client specs. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on utility construction experience, leadership capability, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience in utility construction or related trades.
• Experience in substation construction is preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervision experience.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and field procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily crew activities: Direct a crew of approximately 6–10 craft workers in accordance with work plans, schedules, and daily task assignments.
• Coordinate field execution: Ensure crew members understand their tasks and have the tools, materials, equipment, and information needed to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Drive safety: Conduct daily tailboard talks and field-level hazard assessments while reinforcing PPE requirements, permits, safe work practices, and company safety expectations.
• Lead by example: Promote a positive safety culture and maintain high standards of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork within the crew.
• Maintain quality: Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, client requirements, and applicable substation construction standards.
• Support inspections: Complete or support installation checklists, material verification, photo documentation, and preparation for inspections or client walkdowns.
• Address field issues: Identify construction issues, non-conforming work, delays, and other field concerns and communicate them to the General Foreman or Superintendent for resolution.

Skills

Crew leadership

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Tools

Mobile field tools

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Foreman to lead a field crew in Lebanon, Kentucky, delivering safe and productive substation construction work.

This traveling, site-based role involves supervising a crew of 6–10 craft workers, coordinating tasks, and ensuring work aligns with drawings and client specs. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on utility construction experience, leadership capability, and strong communication skills.