About Pacific Excavation

Founded with "a backhoe and a prayer" in 1998, Pacific Excavation has become a trusted contractor on projects throughout western Oregon. Our focus on integrity and professionalism, in the field and in management, has guided our transformation into a $20 million per year business and has ensured our consistent positive outcome and reputation with our customers.

 

Our Management team includes:

  Brad Carlsen
  President and General Manager

  Spencer Chamberlain

  Vice President - Excavation Division

  Travis Craig

  Vice President - Civil / Mechanical Division

  Beau Solesbee

  Project Engineer - Civil / Mechanical Division

  Julie Erlei
  Office Manager

  Kathy Cranston

  A/P and Assistant Office Manager

Safety

Pacific Excavation, Inc. has maintained an excellent safety record.

Zero lost time accidents 1998 – 2004!
AGC excellence in Safety awards

Pacific Excavation, Inc. continues to strive for a perfect safety record. From the beginning at new hire orientation throughout our jobsites to our office record keeping stringent policies and procedures are in place to insure a safe work environment.

Employee safety training – drug and alcohol policy
Competent Person Training
1st Aid and CPR Certifications
Job site safety inspections
Job Hazard analysis
Safety Plan
Safety Program

Our People

Our team of Construction Engineers/Managers has the experience and education to guide your project through the construction process. We understand the need for timely material procurement and submittals, scheduling and field quality control from ground breaking to equipment startup and contract closeout.

Our job site superintendents and Foremen have the field experience to overcome the most challenging situations. With experience and expertise to guide our safety-conscious crews to the completion of top quality projects.

Though not a large company (our seasonal employment is about 50 people) we have experience and capability to perform large Civil / Mechanical projects. We strive to give every customer the “Personal” project management and interaction that their project deserves. Each project that we do gets our “whole-company” focus and attention. The experience and Engineering education of our management staff ensures good project flow, both from the construction and contract administration standpoints.