Project Lead

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)