Excavation Field Supervisor

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision/Life insurance options

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) with company match

Company-provided technology and sales

Job summary

Roto Rooter is seeking an Excavation Field Supervisor in Danville, VA, combining customer relations with hands-on field operations. You will meet clients, assess needs, propose solutions, and oversee field crews from sale to completion.

The role emphasizes ownership of projects, supervision of crews, and balancing sales performance with quality workmanship. A base salary plus uncapped commissions drives earnings while ensuring year-round work.

Qualifications

• Experience in excavation, underground utilities, plumbing, construction, site development, heavy civil work, or a closely related field
• Experience in field supervision, project coordination, construction leadership, sales, estimating, or account management
• Strong ability to communicate with customers and build trusted relationships
• A sales-oriented mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and confidently recommend solutions
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to direct and hold field teams accountable
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Self-motivation and comfort working independently in the field
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Professional appearance and a customer-first mindset
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Meet with residential and commercial customers to evaluate excavation, underground utility, plumbing, and property needs
• Build relationships with customers and help identify the right solution for their project
• Explain project recommendations, scope, pricing, and expectations in a clear and professional manner
• Prepare or assist with estimates and proposals for excavation and related projects
• Follow up with prospective customers and help convert opportunities into scheduled work
• Coordinate sold projects with excavation crews and internal team members
• Supervise and provide direction to field teams completing assigned projects
• Monitor project progress, productivity, workmanship, and overall crew performance
• Ensure crews understand project scope, customer expectations, and job requirements
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, scheduling, and other field resources
• Identify job-site challenges and help develop practical solutions
• Monitor projects for quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability
• Communicate with customers throughout the project and address questions or concerns
• Identify additional customer needs or project opportunities when appropriate
• Maintain accurate communication regarding project changes, additional work, and job progress
• Take ownership of customer satisfaction from the initial consultation through project completion

Skills

Excavation

Sales

Project supervision

Customer relationships

Leadership

Job description

Excavation Field Supervisor

Roto Rooter
Location: Danville, VA
Full-Time | Year-Round Employment

Base Salary: $30,000 plus uncapped commission
Expected Annual Earnings: $60,000-$85,000+ annually

Lead the Project From Customer Conversation to Field Completion

Roto Rooter is looking for an Excavation Field Supervisor who can combine strong customer relationship and sales skills with hands-on knowledge of excavation, construction, underground utilities, or related field operations.

This is not strictly a crew supervisor position. You will meet with customers, evaluate their property and project needs, develop solutions, help secure work, and then oversee the field teams responsible for completing those projects.

Your earning potential is tied to both sales performance and the successful performance of the work being completed, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a project from the initial customer conversation through completion.

What You’ll Do

• Meet with residential and commercial customers to evaluate excavation, underground utility, plumbing, and property needs

• Build relationships with customers and help identify the right solution for their project

• Explain project recommendations, scope, pricing, and expectations in a clear and professional manner

• Prepare or assist with estimates and proposals for excavation and related projects

• Follow up with prospective customers and help convert opportunities into scheduled work

• Develop relationships with contractors, builders, property managers, municipalities, and other potential referral partners

• Coordinate sold projects with excavation crews and internal team members

• Supervise and provide direction to field teams completing assigned projects

• Monitor project progress, productivity, workmanship, and overall crew performance

• Ensure crews understand project scope, customer expectations, and job requirements

• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, scheduling, and other field resources

• Identify job-site challenges and help develop practical solutions

• Monitor projects for quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability

• Communicate with customers throughout the project and address questions or concerns

• Identify additional customer needs or project opportunities when appropriate

• Maintain accurate communication regarding project changes, additional work, and job progress

• Take ownership of customer satisfaction from the initial consultation through project completion

What We’re Looking For

Qualified candidates should have:

• Experience in excavation, underground utilities, plumbing, construction, site development, heavy civil work, or a closely related field

• Experience in field supervision, project coordination, construction leadership, sales, estimating, or account management

• Strong ability to communicate with customers and build trusted relationships

• A sales-oriented mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and confidently recommend solutions

• Ability to explain technical information in a clear, customer-friendly manner

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to direct and hold field teams accountable

• Understanding of job-site operations, project timelines, and construction workflow

• Strong negotiation, follow-up, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to balance customer expectations with operational and project requirements

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple customers and active projects simultaneously

• Self-motivation and comfort working independently in the field

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Professional appearance and a customer-first mindset

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Experience

While not required, experience in any of the following is highly valued:

• Excavation and trenching

• Underground water, sewer, or utility projects

• Residential or commercial plumbing systems

• Site development or heavy civil construction

• Outside or consultative sales

• Construction estimating

• Project management or field supervision

• Managing or developing field crews

• Building relationships with contractors, builders, municipalities, engineers, property managers, or commercial customers

• Managing projects with responsibility for revenue, productivity, or profitability

Compensation

This is a performance-driven position that rewards both business development and successful project execution.

• Base Salary: $30,000 annually

• Uncapped Commission

• Expected Annual Earnings: $60,000-$85,000+

• Opportunity to increase earnings through strong sales results and team performance

There is no set ceiling on commission earnings, allowing high performers to directly benefit from the business and project results they help generate.

Why Join Our Team?

• Expected annual earnings of $60,000 to $85,000+ through base salary and uncapped commissions

• Stable, year-round work in an essential industry

• Company-supported sales and industry training

• Advancement opportunities into sales leadership and operations management

• Growing company with an excellent local reputation

• Supportive leadership team invested in your success

• Opportunity to build lasting relationships throughout the community

• Performance-driven culture that rewards initiative

Benefits

• Health insurance with company contribution toward employee premiums

• Dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance options

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• 401(k) with company match

• Company-provided technology and sales resources

• Ongoing professional development and training

• Long-term career advancement opportunities

Take Ownership From Sale to Successful Completion

This position is ideal for someone who does not want to choose between sales and field operations. You will have the opportunity to build customer relationships, generate business, lead projects, and directly influence the performance of the teams completing the work.