Project Lead - Site Development & Underground UtilitiesLocation: 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)
