Construction Supervisor
Posted 7 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Construction Supervisor - Utility Construction ”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 12–15 yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsJourneyman Powerline Technician (JPM/Lineman)
Field of studyConstruction, Engineering Technology (or related)
Study levelDiploma or higher
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