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Project Lead

Full-time

Turner Mining Group

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)
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