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CRH

Project Lead

Lexington, KY · On-site

Project Lead Infrastructure Products Group Lexington, Kentucky, United States Job ID: 527024 Exempt Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading ...

CRH

Project Lead

Lexington, KY

The Project Lead is responsible for the customer experience from the point of sale to on-site delivery. To achieve OI's goal to enhance "ease of doing business," a role to represent the customer ...

Oldcastle Infrastructure

Project Lead

Lexington, KY · On-site

The Project Lead is responsible for the customer experience from the point of sale to on-site delivery. To achieve OI's goal to enhance "ease of doing business," a role to represent the customer ...

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LPX Group

Project Engineer

Louisville, KY · On-site

Maintain communication with project lead to ensure all necessary job file and documents are complete. Set up inspectors when needed. * Job closeout: assists Project Management team in all project ...

ADP

Implementation Project Manager

Louisville, KY · On-site

Lead communication with stakeholders and team members through completion of the project * Provide scheduled and on-demand status reports and updates * Direct project timeliness and budgets * Assess ...

ADP

Implementation Project Manager

Louisville, KY · Hybrid

Lead communication with stakeholders and team members through completion of the project * Provide scheduled and on-demand status reports and updates * Direct project timeliness and budgets * Assess ...

Centstone

Validation Engineer (CQV)

Lexington, KY · On-site

This is a client-facing role supporting site execution and documentation, working within an established project team and reporting to a Compli Project Lead. Key Responsibilities * Execute CQV ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for project lead in Kentucky is $32.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.11 and $41.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a project lead?

A Project Lead is a professional responsible for overseeing and managing specific projects within an organization. They coordinate team members, set project goals, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure that project objectives are met according to the set standards. Project Leads serve as the main point of contact between team members and stakeholders, often reporting on progress and addressing any issues that arise. Their role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

What is the difference between Project Lead vs Project Manager?

AspectProject LeadProject Manager
CredentialsOften requires relevant industry experience, certifications like PMP are common but not always mandatoryTypically requires PMP or similar project management certifications
Work EnvironmentLeads project teams, focuses on technical and operational aspectsOversees entire project lifecycle, manages budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communication
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across industries to denote team leadership roles within projectsCommon in corporate, construction, IT sectors for formal project oversight

While both roles involve leading projects, a Project Lead primarily focuses on guiding the team and executing project tasks, often with less administrative responsibility. A Project Manager has broader accountability for planning, budgeting, and stakeholder communication, ensuring project success from start to finish.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Lead, you need strong project management skills, industry knowledge, and typically a relevant degree or certification such as PMP or PRINCE2. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Asana is commonly required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help you motivate teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet organizational goals.

How does a project lead typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

As a Project Lead, you will regularly coordinate with cross-functional teams such as developers, designers, marketing, and client stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met. This involves organizing meetings, clarifying requirements, resolving conflicts, and facilitating communication across departments. Effective collaboration is essential for identifying potential risks early and keeping everyone aligned with the project goals. By fostering strong relationships and maintaining clear communication channels, Project Leads help drive projects to successful completion while balancing various team interests.

What do project leads make?

Project leads typically earn salaries ranging from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on industry, experience, and location. They are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects, often requiring skills in leadership, communication, and project management tools like MS Project or Jira.
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Infographic showing various Project Lead job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,502 per year, or $32.9 per hour.

Project Lead

CRH

Lexington, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Project Lead
Infrastructure Products Group
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Job ID: 527024
Exempt
Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
Job Summary
The Project Lead is the "voice of the customer" in our Oldcastle Infrastructure (OI) facilities. The Project Lead is responsible for the customer experience from the point of sale to on-site delivery. To achieve OI's goal to enhance "ease of doing business," a role to represent the customer's voice in our facilities has been developed to ensure 100% customer satisfaction on ALL sales orders. Once an opportunity becomes a sales order, the Project Lead drives all activities from the point of sale to on-site delivery including coordinating with engineering, approval of submittals, scheduling with production and on-site delivery with the customer and transportation.
The Project Lead acts as the main point of contact for customers and vendors on assigned sales orders and is directly responsible for monitoring the project costs and compliance with contract documents, attending job meetings and balancing the customer and OI interests throughout the entire process.
Job Location
  • This job is located in our office/plant in Lexington, KY.

Job Responsibilities
  • Primary responsibility is being the "voice of the customer" in OI facilities
  • Responsible for managing multiple sales orders concurrently
  • Upon sales order assignment by the C.O.M, share responsibility with the O.S.R and Est. to hold a Turnover/Kick Off meeting at the point of sale to ensure all needed information and paperwork are complete; that the scope of work is clear; review the estimate and confirm values for all items; and begins the process of scheduling the project with production to align with "Customer Ship Date" in AX
  • From point of sales order assignment, the P.L. becomes the point of contact for the customer. They must ensure the customer is kept up-to-date from production schedule to on-site delivery
  • Provide direction and oversight to all aspects of the project team; engineering, production planning, transportation, procurement and accounting
  • Prepare any applicable change order proposals in a timely manner, whether owner/ client/ engineer request or by generation from OI
  • Monitors the progress and status from the point of sales as it moves through the process, and acts to problem solve proactively, offers technical advice, and assists other staff to expedite assigned projects, removes obstacles which may cause a project to fall behind schedule
  • Ensures a mentality of continuous improvement of processes and systems
  • If needed, coordinate site visits and work with the customer to ensure that all issues that arise from the point of sale to completion of the project are resolved promptly, including but not limited to change orders, adjustments to schedule and collect information as appropriate to each assigned project. Identify and requisition special purchase items as required
  • Managing the required submittals/approvals with customer as required
  • Communicate with the Transportation department on the initial delivery needs of the customer and follow up when required
  • Working with other project managers and the plant manager to manage the long-term schedule to minimize conflicts with operational restrictions

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required. *Civil Engineering preferred
  • 5+ years Project Management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage several large to small, complex projects simultaneously
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Ability to review and work from production schematics and engineering drawings
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience within the construction or precast concrete industry is a plus

What CRH Offers You
  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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