Substation Construction Lead — Field Crew Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem: $275

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

The Foreman is a first-level supervisory role responsible for leading a crew of approximately 6–10 craft workers across substation construction. This travelling, site-based role is based in Lebanon, Kentucky, with a Monday-Friday schedule and an hourly pay range of $48-58, plus a per diem of $275.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in utility construction or a related skilled trade.
• Demonstrated technical experience in utility construction, preferably within substation construction.
• Experience with one or more substation scopes, such as civil foundations, grounding, structural steel, conduit installation, or electrical yard installation.

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.
• Track productivity: Monitor crew progress, task durations, crew time, and material usage, providing accurate daily reports to field supervision.
• Coordinate with other crews: Maintain communication with other field leaders to coordinate adjacent work and keep activities aligned across the project.
• Support your crew: Provide direction to new or junior crew members, help resolve day-to-day questions, and ensure team members understand site expectations and work requirements.
• Maintain tools and equipment: Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are properly cared for, stored, and available for daily work.
• Communicate clearly: Serve as the primary point of contact for your assigned crew and communicate instructions, priorities, and changes effectively.

Skills

Hands-on utility construction

Substation construction

Leadership

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Tools

Digital forms

Timesheets

Equipment logs

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

The Foreman is a first-level supervisory role responsible for leading a crew of approximately 6–10 craft workers across substation construction. This travelling, site-based role is based in Lebanon, Kentucky, with a Monday-Friday schedule and an hourly pay range of $48-58, plus a per diem of $275.