About Us
Sipsas Excavating is a growing excavation and trucking company specializing in commercial sitework, grading, utilities, demolition, and material hauling. We handle both private and public projects and take pride in running efficient, well-managed job sites.
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who understands excavation from the ground up — someone who can operate equipment, manage crews, and accurately dissect project blueprints
Position Overview
This is a hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate has real field experience operating heavy equipment and the ability to manage projects and crews from initial bid through final completion.
You will be responsible for coordinating crews and equipment, maintaining schedules, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget.
Responsibilities
- Review plans, specs, and bid documents
- Manage projects from contract award to closeout
- Schedule crews, subcontractors, trucks, and equipment
- Communicate with owners, general contractors, and inspectors
- Monitor job costs, production rates, and profitability
- Ensure safety compliance on all job sites
- Operate heavy equipment when needed
- Problem-solve field issues efficiently
Qualifications
- 5+ years of excavation/sitework experience
- Proven experience operating heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, etc.)
- Experience managing a construction job site start to finish
- Experience estimating earthwork, utilities, and site development projects
- Ability to read blueprints and construction plans
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Knowledge of DOT/public works projects is a plus
- Valid driver’s license
What We’re Looking For
- Self-motivated and accountable
- Strong decision-maker
- Field-first mindset (not just office experience)
- Understands production, equipment costs, and job efficiency
- Long-term team player who wants to grow with the company
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance bonuses
- Company vehicle (based on role)
- Opportunity for growth into senior leadership
Pay range is from $35/hr to $45/hr+ based on experience.
If you’re someone who knows how to move dirt, manage people, and price work accurately — we want to talk to you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment? Please specify which machines (excavator, dozer, loader, grader, skid steer, etc.) and describe the type of projects you operated on.
- Do you have experience managing civil construction job sites? If so, briefly describe the types of projects you’ve managed and your role.
- Do you have experience estimating civil or excavation projects? If so, briefly describe the types of work you’ve estimated and your role in the bidding process.
- Can you commute between Superior, WI and Ashland, WI for work?
Work Location: In person
