Project Lead

Turner Mining Group • Washington, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 5+ years in site development and underground utility construction.
• 2–3 years of experience running complete civil projects and directing multiple crews.
• Hands-on proficiency using HeavyJob.
• Practical ability to operate dozers, loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and pipelaying gear.
• OSHA 10 required.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Trench & Excavation Competent Person Certification.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, direct, and mentor multiple field crews across site prep, bulk earthmoving, and underground utility installations (storm, sanitary, water).
• Manage daily project costs and schedules, optimize labor and machine utilization, and track production in HeavyJob.
• Coordinate subcontractor workflows and build working relationships with municipal inspectors to secure project sign-offs.
• Lead from the front by operating heavy equipment when needed—including excavators, dozers, loaders, haul trucks, and pipelaying equipment.
• Enforce OSHA safety standards, track daily logs and job yields, and maintain site compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed