Substation Construction Foreman Forbes Bros. Group of Companies - 3.2 Charleston, SC Job Details $48 - $58 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Estimating material requirements from blueprints Cable systems installation Electrical panel building Electrical blueprint reading Electrical cable pulling Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Control panels Electrical control panels Heavy equipment operation Electrical job site management Equipment installation Electronic sensors Word embeddings OSHA 10 Electrical safety procedures Construction plans Construction drawing review Construction industry experience Instrumentation and control equipment installation Microsoft Teams Managing teams in a construction management role Power tools Equipment testing Electrical assembly Training Crew management Hand tools Sensors Full Job Description 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 Substation Construction Foreman is primarily responsible for supervising and directing a crew of substation technicians, construction workers, apprentices, and laborers at job sites throughout the Southeastern U.S. The Foreman will establish and adjust work schedules to support project timelines, organize and coordinate required materials, manpower, and equipment, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, on budget, and in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, customer requirements, and industry standards.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Ability to manage and maintain assigned substation crew. Works to establish, adjust, and maintain work sequences to meet the construction schedule for a given project. Organizes and coordinates all the project materials and equipment. Reads and interprets blueprint specifications, contract documents, and plans. Analyzes and quickly resolves any work problems that may arise and ensures that all deficiencies on any given project are corrected in a timely manner. Leads by example, sets, monitors, and enforces the standards of FB Timberlines safety expectations. Conducts quality control inspections on project sites. Coordinates with all other crafts working on a job site to ensure smooth transitions. Identify and communicate constructability concerns in a clear and timely manner Ability to mentor and coach up and coming substation construction workers Willingness to perform onsite work

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience Minimum four (4) years of experience in substation construction. Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing substation equipment, foundations, and structures (brownfield & greenfield) Ability to read and understand blueprints. Must pass a background check, including drug screen. Experience pulling control cable and conductor. Experience using hand tools, power tools, transits, electrical safety tools, small and heavy equipment. Experience studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals in order to determine material requirements and installation procedures. Experience reading contract drawings. Experience installing and mounting electronic controls, device panels, sensors, and components. Experience installing, assembling, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, wiring, cable, equipment, components, and devices associated with electrical equipment following drawings of electrical layouts and building plans. Ability to lead, instruct, and train workers. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. OSHA 10 Skills & Abilities Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment. Ability to pass a background check, and drug and alcohol tests. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CDL. Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to establish strong working relationships Effective oral and written communication skills Strong work ethic and positive team attitude Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams OSHA 10 (30 preferred) Additional Details This position requires candidates to: Successfully complete pre-employment/pre-access drug and alcohol testing to obtain clearance for site access Travel and work overtime as required 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.