Project Manager & Estimator

Sipsas Excavating & Trucking • Full-time • Iron River, Wisconsin, United States • $35 - $45 / hour • 3m ago

About Us

Sipsas Excavating is a growing excavation and trucking company specializing in 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 & Estimator who understands excavation from the ground up — someone who can operate equipment, manage crews, and accurately bid projects.

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 from initial bid through final completion.

You will be responsible for estimating work, coordinating crews and equipment, maintaining schedules, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget.

Responsibilities

Perform takeoffs and prepare accurate project estimates
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 $30/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 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance

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

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