Project Lead

Turner Mining Group; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking an experienced Project Lead for Front Royal, VA, to manage site development and underground utilities on direct placement. You will oversee budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and inspectors while maintaining hands-on capability with heavy equipment when required.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in site development and underground utility construction, 2-3 years leading civil projects, and OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred).

Qualifications

• 5+ years in site development and underground utility construction.
• 2-3 years leading complete civil projects and multiple crews.
• OSHA 10 is required; OSHA 30 preferred; Trench & Excavation certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple field crews across site prep, bulk earthmoving, and underground utility installs.
• Manage daily project costs, schedules, labor and machine utilization, and track production in HeavyJob.
• Coordinate subcontractor workflows and liaise with municipal inspectors for sign-offs.
• Operate heavy equipment when needed and enforce OSHA safety standards.
• Maintain daily logs, reports, and site compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety management

Communication

Education

OSHA 10 certification

OSHA 30 certification (preferred)

Trench & Excavation Competent Person Certification

Tools

HeavyJob

Dozer operation

Loader operation

Excavator operation

Haul truck operation

Pipelaying equipment

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)