About Pacific Excavation
This page provides an overview of Pacific Excavation, a heavy and civil construction contractor based in Eugene, Oregon. Founded in 1998, the company serves clients throughout western Oregon and the Willamette Valley, delivering reliable excavation, site development, and infrastructure solutions.
Pacific Excavation specializes in civil engineered construction, with a strong emphasis on safety, schedule, and cost control. By self-performing the majority of its work and maintaining a well-equipped fleet, the company ensures consistent quality and efficient project delivery. Additional offices in Portland and Albany support both regional and metropolitan projects.
The company’s experience spans commercial and industrial site development, underground utilities, transportation improvements, and environmentally sensitive projects. Serving both public agencies and private developers, Pacific Excavation is recognized for its technical expertise, professional team, and long-term client partnerships.
Why Pacific Excavation Is an Ideal Insurance Risk
Pacific Excavation is more than a construction contractor. It is a well-established heavy and civil construction firm with stable ownership, experienced leadership, and a strong reputation across Oregon’s public and private development markets.
The company demonstrates a long-term commitment to responsible operations through disciplined project management, ongoing investment in modern equipment, and a strong safety culture. Their ability to self-perform critical scopes of work, including excavation, utilities, and civil infrastructure, enhances operational control and reduces reliance on third-party risk.
Pacific Excavation operates with a high level of professionalism and internal discipline. Projects are executed with careful attention to site safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental considerations, helping mitigate exposure across workers’ compensation, general liability, and property lines. Their experienced field teams and management staff contribute to consistent performance and predictable outcomes.
From an insurance perspective, Pacific Excavation represents a desirable risk profile characterized by experienced management, diversified project types, and well-controlled operations. The company is well positioned for tailored insurance solutions that support its continued growth while protecting its people, equipment, and long-term business interests.
We welcome the opportunity to support Pacific Excavation as they continue delivering essential infrastructure and construction services throughout Oregon.
Safety and Operational Risk Management at Pacific Excavation
Pacific Excavation is committed to building critical infrastructure safely, efficiently, and responsibly. That commitment to safety extends beyond the jobsite and into every aspect of the company’s operations. From project planning and field execution to equipment management and workforce training. As a contractor operating in complex and often high-risk environments, Pacific Excavation prioritizes disciplined risk management to protect its employees, clients, and long-term business interests.
Key risk management measures include:
Jobsite Safety and Field Operations
All projects are executed under clearly defined safety plans tailored to site conditions and scope of work. Crews follow established protocols for excavation safety, traffic control, trenching, and utility work. Daily job briefings and hazard assessments help identify risks before work begins and reinforce accountability in the field.
Equipment and Fleet Management
Pacific Excavation maintains a well-serviced fleet of heavy equipment. Routine inspections, preventative maintenance programs, and operator training reduce the risk of mechanical failure and workplace incidents. Equipment use is limited to trained and authorized personnel to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Employee Training and Safety Culture
Safety training is an ongoing priority across all levels of the organization. Employees receive regular instruction on hazard recognition, OSHA compliance, emergency response, and safe work practices specific to civil construction. This training is reinforced through toolbox talks, supervisory oversight, and a culture that encourages proactive reporting and continuous improvement.
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance
Operations are conducted with careful attention to environmental protection and regulatory requirements. Erosion control, stormwater management, and utility protection measures are integrated into project planning to minimize environmental impact and reduce regulatory exposure.
These practices allow Pacific Excavation to operate with consistency and control while managing the inherent risks of heavy civil construction. Safety is not treated as a checklist item. It is a core operational value that supports reliable project delivery and long-term client trust.
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Meet Team Haugen
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Logan Haugen
SVP, Commercial Lines, Team Haugen Lead
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Spencer Haugen
Associate Advisor, Commercial Lines
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Hayden Haugen
Associate Advisor, Commercial Lines
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Don Watson
Client Services Advisor – Commercial Lines
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Linda Shaddon
Sr. Account Manager
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Marcia Hawkins
Account Manager II – Commercial Lines
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Sindee Johnson
Account Manager II
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Emily Lubman
Workers Comp / Director, Risk Management
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Alexander D’Arcy
Workers Compensation Claims Analyst
Pacific Excavation represents the type of disciplined, well-managed construction firm underwriters value.
As a long-standing, Oregon-based heavy civil contractor with stable ownership and experienced leadership, Pacific Excavation brings a proven record of operational consistency, strong safety performance, and effective project controls across a diverse range of public and private work.
From well-maintained equipment and structured jobsite safety programs to comprehensive employee training and regulatory compliance, the company operates with a high level of professionalism and risk awareness. Their ability to self-perform key scopes of work further enhances control over quality, schedule, and exposure management.
Partnering with Pacific Excavation presents a strong underwriting opportunity—aligned with a reputable contractor that prioritizes safety, accountability, and long-term operational sustainability.