Job Description

Forbes Bros Ltd. is currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager (full-time, permanent) to join our team in Ontario! This role will require travel to various project sites from throughout Ontario.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for supporting field supervision as a technical advisor and will directly manage field crews for construction installation. Our Construction Managers strive to ensure field crews meet client requirements and deliverables in a safe and timely manner within all quality requirements. This construction manger role will oversee Overhead and Underground projects downstream of transmission power line construction.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Eligibility for Pension Plan Program
• Paid Vacation Days & PTO Days
• Hybrid work model
• Company Vehicle, Gas Card, Laptop and Phone
• Family oriented work environment
• Opportunity for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Support field supervision for technical needs by being available and visible in the field
• Collaborate with Work Methods Specialist, Project Managers (PM), and field supervision to execute work in the field
• Collaborate with all Shared Services groups as required to support the Company, Client, and project requirements
• Assist in developing technical work practices to improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Approve alterations to Work Instructions and Integrated Work Plans
• Conduct field checks of the Integrated Work Plans and Work Instructions being used to execute safety, quality, and productivity (SQP)
• Assist Estimator's in the development of bid document components related to safety, technical aspects, and work plans
• Verify and validate that employees and subcontractors are competent and qualified to perform their work task
• Verify tools and equipment are certified, correct materials in place, permits and training for the for the job are in place
• Work closely with Operations Management and Shared Services in managing aspects of safety including incident prevention, training compliance, and addressing continuous improvement
• Collaborate with field supervision to identify and execute opportunities for continual improvement at the project site level
• Ensure quality checks are completed in timely manner directly after task completion for client acceptance and sign off
• Coordinate with field supervision to ensure equipment is being utilized in the most cost-efficient way and managed when it's no longer required on the project
• Direct role in selecting, mobilizing, and demobilizing field supervision, work crews, and workers to support the schedule and contract requirements
• Other projects & duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Journeyman Lineman or Journeyman Electrician Certificate, is required
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience with overhead and underground electrical work, is required
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Project Management, an engineering discipline related to the company's work, or similar technical degree would be an asset and or Combination of relevant experience will be considered
• Demonstrated knowledge of main construction office processes; project set-up; subcontract management; change orders; RFI''s; closeout
• Able and willing to frequently travel (up to 80%) to field/on-site with work hour flexibility to accommodate project/site schedule
• Result oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to identify problems/issues and generates solutions and makes sound decisions using standard procedures

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted