Quality Manager

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: R-Project in Nebraska, initially based in Stapleton.
• Project work areas: The project extends from near Sutherland through Stapleton and Thedford and east into Holt County. Assignments may move between project locations as construction progresses.
• Work arrangement: On-site – rotation.
• Rotation: Three weeks on, followed by one week off.
• Schedule: Extended hours and weekends as required by construction activities and project schedules.
• Travel: Travel to Nebraska and time away from home are required during scheduled rotations.
• Travel support: $200 USD per day in per diem, depending on assignment location, to support expenses while working away from home.
• Anticipated project duration: Approximately three years, with individual assignments dependent on project requirements.

The Opportunity

The Project Field Quality Control Manager leads field quality activities on the R-Project from construction planning through closeout. Working closely with Project Managers and Senior Construction Managers, you will implement quality programs, oversee inspections and contractor compliance, and resolve issues while maintaining the records needed to demonstrate that work meets project requirements.

This opportunity suits an experienced construction quality professional who combines technical knowledge with practical field judgment and clear communication. Local candidates and applicants from other cities who can travel to Nebraska for the scheduled rotation are encouraged to apply.

Key Elements of the Role

• Support the development and implementation of Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, procedures, and forms, ensuring field teams understand and follow project requirements.
• Inspect concrete and civil works, stringing, excavation, and structure setting against applicable standards and specifications, coordinating inspections with client representatives and other personnel.
• Conduct audits, site visits, and quality reviews to verify subcontractor and supplier compliance with project requirements.
• Manage non-conformances through corrective action and closeout, support root-cause investigations, and verify that corrective and preventive measures are effective.
• Review, analyze, sign off, and maintain inspection reports, logs, test results, certificates, and supporting records for completeness and traceability.
• Assist with as-built documentation and coordinate timely completion of quality records and project closeout requirements.
• Work with construction teams to prevent recurring issues, promote quality awareness, and improve field practices through lessons-learned reviews.

What You’ll Bring

• Journeyperson Powerline Technician certification or an equivalent trade credential, or a combination of related field experience and post-secondary education.
• Seven to ten years of quality management experience in transmission powerline construction, utilities, or civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience as a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspector on large-scale projects.
• Substantial experience managing teams of three or more Quality Coordinators or Quality Inspectors, with the ability to coach and mentor others in quality requirements and practices.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain requirements clearly to field personnel, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Strong organization and time management, with the ability to balance priorities, meet inspection and closeout deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to project teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A valid Class D driver’s license.

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.