Project Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Project Lead – Site Development & Underground Utilities

Location: Front Royal, VA

Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)

Software System: HeavyJob

Drive Projects. Direct Crews. Master the Dirt & Utilities!

Are you an experienced civil construction leader who knows how to run a jobsite with precision and accountability? We are hiring a Project Lead for a direct placement role in Front Royal, VA .

In this role, you will serve as the operational anchor for site development and underground utility projects—managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and municipal inspectors in HeavyJob , while retaining the hands-on skill to operate heavy equipment when the job demands it.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Crew Leadership: Schedule, direct, and mentor multiple field crews across site prep, bulk earthmoving, and underground utility installations (storm, sanitary, water).
• Budget & Schedule Accountability: Manage daily project costs and schedules, optimize labor and machine utilization, and track production in HeavyJob .
• Subcontractor & Inspector Coordination: Coordinate subcontractor workflows and build working relationships with municipal inspectors to secure project sign-offs.
• Hands-On Field Operations: Lead from the front by operating heavy equipment when needed—including excavators, dozers, loaders, haul trucks, and pipelaying equipment.
• Safety & Daily Reporting: Enforce OSHA safety standards, track daily logs and job yields, and maintain site compliance.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in site development and underground utility construction.
• Leadership Track Record: 2–3 years of experience running complete civil projects and directing multiple crews.
• Software & Equipment Skills: Hands-on proficiency using HeavyJob ; practical ability to operate dozers, loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and pipelaying gear.
• Certifications: OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred) and Trench & Excavation Competent Person Certification (Preferred)
• Demonstrated accountability for project schedule and budget, and the ability to forecast both accurately.
• Experience coordinating and holding sub-contracted trades to scope and schedule.
• Demonstrated proficiency reading civil plans: plans, profiles, stations, and details.
• Documented Trench and Excavation Competent Person training and working knowledge of OSHA Subpart P requirements.
• Proficiency with Trimble GPS software, including base and rover setup and grade layout.
• Comfort working in cloud-based project management and field reporting software.