Excavation Growth & Operations Manager

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service in Pittsburgh is seeking an Excavation Manager to lead and grow excavation operations at the local branch. The role focuses on developing existing business, cultivating new customers, and ensuring safe, efficient use of equipment and staff.

You will oversee permits, bids, training, safety compliance, and coordination with dispatch to maximize profitability. A strong background in underground pipe work and supervision is required, with 3–5 years of

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years prior excavation experience; plumbing and sewer and drain knowledge a plus.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops Existing Business: monitors work-site progress, serves as primary customer contact, ensures permits and licenses are addressed, develops additional business opportunities, builds customer relationships, handles questions and complaints, prepares bids and estimates, maintains profitability and code-out of excavation jobs, coordinates with Dispatchers for qualified personnel.
• Cultivating New Business: identifies bid opportunities, prepares bid packages, performs estimates, collaborates with management to spot excavation sales opportunities.
• Technician Skills Development and Supervision: conducts on-the-job training, assists in new assignments, schedules personnel and equipment, works with technicians and sales reps in estimating, supervises staff, may supervise video sales tech, operates and troubleshoots equipment.
• Safety and Loss Prevention: conducts safety training, inspects equipment, performs site safety spot checks, issues safety kits, enforces safety policies, addresses non-compliance.
• Efficient Use of Equipment: inspects equipment, ensures proper vehicle use and maintenance, maintains inventory, assigns work and equipment efficiently.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service in Pittsburgh is seeking an Excavation Manager to lead and grow excavation operations at the local branch. The role focuses on developing existing business, cultivating new customers, and ensuring safe, efficient use of equipment and staff.

You will oversee permits, bids, training, safety compliance, and coordination with dispatch to maximize profitability. A strong background in underground pipe work and supervision is required, with 3–5 years of