Project Lead

Turner Mining Group; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking a Project Lead for site development and underground utilities in Charles Town, WV. You will anchor operations, manage budgets and schedules, supervise crews, and work with inspectors to secure sign-offs.

The role combines hands-on field work with leadership responsibilities; OSHA safety is enforced, and HeavyJob is used to track progress. This permanent, direct-placement position rewards accuracy, accountability, and momentum on complex civil projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in site development and underground utility construction.
• 2–3 years leading complete civil projects with multiple crews.
• Hands-on heavy equipment operation and field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple field crews across site prep, earthwork, and underground utilities.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors; coordinate inspectors.
• Operate heavy equipment when needed and ensure OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Crew Coordination

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Management

Tools

HeavyJob

Job description

Project Lead – Site Development & Underground Utilities

Location: Charles Town, WV

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 Charles Town, WV.

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)