Construction Supervisor - Utility Construction
About this role
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.
Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Construction Supervisor is an emerging project delivery leader responsible for managing execution across full construction scopes
This role represents a transition from crew supervision to integrated project oversight, requiring a strong grasp of construction planning, workforce coordination, and subcontractor execution. CS lead site execution in collaboration with project managers and are accountable for daily performance across safety, cost, quality, and schedule.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Integrated Field Execution Oversight
- Manage construction execution across all assigned scopes, including direct oversight of General foreman, subcontractors, and internal crews.
- Coordinate short-term and mid-range plans in alignment with project schedule, resource availability, and client expectations.
- Resolve field-level issues and support decision-making to keep execution aligned with project objectives.
Workforce & Resource Coordination
- Support labor planning and crew alignment in collaboration with project and site leadership.
- Ensure adequate resourcing of tools, materials, and equipment to maintain uninterrupted field operations.
- Monitor crew utilization, site staging, and productivity metrics.
Safety & Quality Management
- Ensure company safety management system and controls are implemented consistently across all work fronts.
- Support resolution of incidents, near misses, and field hazards.
- Uphold quality standards through inspection readiness, ITP execution, and documentation handoff in coordination with QA/QC personnel.
Schedule & Progress Integration
- Ensure compliance with ITPs, punch list resolution, and turnover documentation.
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams on redlines, materials verification, and installation reviews.
- Coach field leaders on quality standards, audit readiness, and documentation practices.
Client Interface & Field Representation
- Align field progress with project schedule targets by managing daily and weekly execution deliverables.
- Participate in look-ahead planning, milestone tracking, and recovery strategy development.
- Monitor production quantities, unit rates, for reporting.
Team Leadership & Communication
- Lead and support all execution teams day-to-day delivery expectations.
- Provide performance feedback, ensure field teams are aligned, and support development of emerging leaders.
- Maintain open communication with PMs, engineers, procurement, and safety teams.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- 12–15 years of experience in utility or infrastructure construction, with proven leadership over multi-discipline scopes.
- Must hold a Journeyman Powerline Technician (JPM/Lineman) certification.
- Experience transitioning from superintendent-level field leadership to broader site or project-level oversight.
- Strong understanding of construction execution, labor management, subcontractor coordination, and client interface.
- Working knowledge of schedule tracking, productivity measurement, and basic cost controls.
- Proficient in Procore, SAP, scheduling tools, and field reporting systems.
- Diploma or degree in construction, engineering technology, or related discipline preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and availability to work at remote or active project sites.
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.
Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.
Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.
Company at a glance
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a North American utility construction contractor specializing in transmission, distribution, substation, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Since 1977, we have grown from a regional contractor into one of the largest privately held power infrastructure contractors in North America, supporting clients across Canada and the United States through complex utility construction and field execution.
Our operations are built around construction delivery. With a large internally owned fleet, specialized transmission equipment, dedicated field mechanics, and experienced project teams, we are structured to execute demanding work safely, efficiently, and at scale.
Today, Forbes Bros. delivers complex transmission, distribution, and substation projects alongside recurring utility maintenance and emergency response work across diverse operating environments. Our teams work in urban centers, remote locations, energized systems, and critical infrastructure corridors where adaptability, execution, and reliability are essential.
As demand for North American power infrastructure continues to grow, we continue to invest in our people, operational capability, and long-term execution capacity across both Canada and the United States.
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