Substation Foreman

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Role Details

• Location: Initially based in Georgetown, South Carolina. Crews may transition to other projects within the region as work is completed.
• Work arrangement: On-site - travelling
• Employment type: Full-time, temporary
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, with frequent overtime and weekend work as project requirements dictate.
• Travel: Regional travel is a regular part of the role. Employees are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodations.
• Travel support: $275 per diem daily.
• Anticipated project duration: 6-7 months 

The Opportunity

Lead a field crew and help deliver safe, productive, high-quality utility substation construction.

The Foreman is a first-level supervisory role responsible for leading a crew of approximately 6-10 craft workers across substation construction activities. Working closely with General Foremen and Superintendents, you’ll help coordinate daily work, keep crews productive, and ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with project requirements.

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced tradesperson who is ready to take the next step into leadership and assume greater responsibility for crew performance, task coordination, field communication, and day-to-day execution.

Work may include substation civil, structural, and electrical installation scopes, including foundations, grounding systems, structural steel, conduit systems, and electrical equipment support.

Key Elements of the Role

• Direct a crew of approximately 6-10 craft workers in accordance with work plans, schedules, and daily task assignments.
• Ensure crew members understand their tasks and have the tools, materials, equipment, and information needed to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Conduct daily tailboard talks and field-level hazard assessments while reinforcing PPE requirements, permits, safe work practices, and company safety expectations.
• Promote a positive safety culture and maintain high standards of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork within the crew.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, client requirements, and applicable substation construction standards.
• Complete or support installation checklists, material verification, photo documentation, and preparation for inspections or client walkdowns.
• Identify construction issues, non-conforming work, delays, and other field concerns and communicate them to the General Foreman or Superintendent for resolution.
• Monitor crew progress, task durations, crew time, and material usage, providing accurate daily reports to field supervision.
• Maintain communication with other field leaders to coordinate adjacent work and keep activities aligned across the project.
• Provide direction to new or junior crew members, help resolve day-to-day questions, and ensure team members understand site expectations and work requirements.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are properly cared for, stored, and available for daily work.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your assigned crew and communicate instructions, priorities, and changes effectively.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.
• Previous experience providing direction to crew members or serving in an informal or formal leadership capacity.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, field safety requirements, and jobsite procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain productivity in an active construction environment.
• Comfortable using mobile field tools, including digital forms, timesheets, equipment logs, and other project documentation systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in remote or active jobsite environments.
• Formal supervisory training, safety certifications, or additional trade qualifications are considered assets.

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.

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, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.