Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Jay Collins is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in construction, electrical systems, and security operations. Currently serving as a Construction Manager at Wanzek Construction, Inc. since August 2023, Collins also holds roles as a Substation Tech at Forbes Bros. Group of Companies, a Foreman and Substation Technician at Sentry Electrical Group, Inc., and a Maintenance Technician at Coastal Industries. With a long tenure at G4S Secure Solutions International Inc. as a Transport Specialist and an extensive history with the Federal Bureau of Prisons as an Electronics Technician, Collins specializes in designing and maintaining complex security systems. Additionally, experience as an Armament System Specialist in the United States Air Force highlights a strong foundation in technical supervision and training in sophisticated systems.
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Forbes Bros. Group of Companies
Forbes Bros, incorporated in 1977, has grown to become one of North America’s largest privately-held utility construction contractors. Forbes Bros has expanded from its original base of operations in the province of Saskatchewan across North America. Over that period Forbes Bros has grown geographically as well as through acquisition. Forbes Bros has acquired four powerline construction companies; RS Line Contr. Co in 1997, Interlake Powerline in 2014, Timberline Construction in 2017, and Titan Electric Inc in 2018. Forbes Bros has also diversified its operations with several acquisitions over the last several years; Summit Telecom and HPS Hydrovac Services in 2016 and Bullet Boring in 2017. Forbes Bros currently has its head office in Edmonton, Alberta with Canadian corporate offices located in Calgary (AB), Prince Albert (SK), Winnipeg (MB) and Toronto (ON). Our US operations have offices Rapid City (SD), Williston (ND), Casper (WY), Seattle (WA), Salt Lake City (UT), and Salem (UT). Forbes Bros fleet management team has the experience and capability to meet the needs of multiple large-scale transmission projects simultaneously. With over 2500 pieces of owned construction equipment including 6 full sets of stringing gear, an experienced team of field mechanics who are deployed on every project, and 6 major repair shops across North America, Forbes Bros is capable of surging up to meet any project size or timeline.