Employment

Sweeney Excavation strives to be the premier provider of commercial and residential site development services by emphasizing customer satisfaction, quality, and professionalism.

We bring this same dedication to our employees, as we strive to be the employer of choice for those interested in careers in the construction industry.

We have multiple IMMEDIATE openings as listed below.

All positions offer the following benefits:

  • Starting salary based on experience

  • Section 125 Insurance Plan

  • 401(K) with Employer Match of 25% and company provided financial planning assistance

  • Career Advancement

  • Full Time work with a stable organization

Click below for more info about these positions:

CHIEF ESTIMATOR

Sweeney Excavation is looking for a Senior experienced Chief Estimator. Candidate must have experience in Civil Construction including Earthwork, Infrastructure,Demolition, Concrete Foundation Construction. Experience with HCSS Software a plus.

 
 
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Project Manager

Candidates must be experienced with analyzing and adjusting construction schedules/ Gantt chart. Also must have experience in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Must have knowledge of materials, methods, and the equipment involved in the excavation and construction of highways, roads, infrastructure, concrete foundations etc. Applicants will need to have understanding of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 

 
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Project Superintendent

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years experience in a similar position within the excavation trade. Applicant must have knowledge of materials, methods, and the equipment involved in the excavation and construction of highways, roads, infrastructure, concrete foundations etc. Applicant will be required to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and have a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Applicant will need to have the ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

 
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Heavy Equipment Operators

Candidates must be able to proficiently operate any or all of our core heavy equipment, including Bulldozers, Payloaders, Excavators, Articulated Trucks, and Rock Crushing Equipment as well as comply with the Operations and Maintenance guidelines for all Heavy Equipment

 
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Skilled Trench Laborers

Candidates must be able to perform installation of and maintenance on Piping Systems; specifically sewer, water and storm drainage systems as well as comply with the Operations and Maintenance guidelines

 
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Concrete Form Setter

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years experience in a similar position within the concrete foundation trade. 

 

Sweeney Excavation is a relationship based company which concentrates primarily on repeat customers consisting of large public companies. We value the highest service and quality of products. This culture has been the cornerstone of our growth and development over the last 25 years and we need YOU to keep growing!

If you are an experienced, safety conscious Construction professional seeking a career in the Construction Industry, come join our team. APPLY TODAY!

Please send your Resume and/or work history to:

Sweeney Excavation, Inc.,

9 Corporate Ridge Road, Hamden, CT 06514

Fax: 203-230-2884 or e-mail: jobs@sweeneyexcavation.com. 

No Phone Calls Please 

Sweeney Excavation is an equal opportunity employer.