Tooling & Parts Lead - SC/SW

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: Albuquerque, NM

- Work arrangement: On-site

- Employment type: Full-time, permanent

- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7AM- 3:30PM

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Fleet Manager, the Tooling and Parts Lead is responsible for ensuring the availability, safety, certification, and cost-effective management of tooling and parts supporting powerline construction operations. This role oversees inventory, inspections, maintenance, logistics, cross-border shipping, and vendor performance to ensure crews have the tools and equipment they need to complete work safely and efficiently.

This opportunity is well suited to an organized, detail-oriented professional with experience in inventory management, logistics, and supervision who enjoys coordinating across departments and improving operational efficiency.

Key Elements of the Role

- Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, Fleet, and other departments to understand project schedules, anticipate tooling requirements, and ensure crews have the necessary tools and parts.

- Monitor tooling usage and maintain accurate regional inventory records through the Milwaukee ONE-KEY program.

- Coordinate tool inspections, certifications, and annual renewals to maintain compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

- Evaluate tooling performance and recommend timely replacements or upgrades to improve cost-effectiveness, reliability, and operational readiness.

- Coordinate the movement of tools and parts between project locations, including logistics, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, and cross-border transportation.

- Prepare cross-border shipping documentation, including customs paperwork and Harmonized System (HS) codes, to support the compliant movement of tooling and parts.Manage vendor performance to ensure contractual compliance, product quality, competitive costs, and timely delivery.

- Work with Operations to understand requirements for magazines and implodes and develop safe, secure transportation plans in accordance with applicable requirements.

- Maintain accurate tooling and parts asset records and prepare timely asset listings to support property tax calculations.

- Follow Forbes Bros. policies, procedures, and core values while supporting broader team and organizational objective s.

What You’ll Bring

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory management.

- Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.

- Working knowledge of applicable industry regulations and tooling inspection and certification requirements.

- Knowledge of cross-border shipping processes, including customs documentation and HS codes.

- Knowledge of logistics and less-than-truckload (LTL) hauling.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.

- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and work effectively across departments.

The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.

This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.
Base Pay Range $30 — $40 USD
### 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.