Plateau People – BJ Yancie, General Superintendent

With a strong foundation built on people, quality craftsmanship, and innovation, Plateau Excavation has become a leader in tackling advanced, large-scale and complex site development projects, but it is our people that truly make the difference and have moved the company forward.

• How many years have you been at Plateau Excavation? Over 20 years
• What’s your job title? General superintendent
• What exactly do you do at the company?  I oversee the pipe crews and grading crews to make sure everything is on time and in the right place.
• So far, what has been your favorite project? Sugar Rock
• What is your favorite aspect of the job? The day-to-day changes. I love a good challenge and a fast-moving environment.
• How would you describe your team or the people you work with? I have the best team. I would put them against anybody in the world.
• If you could be any machine, what would you be? If I was a machine, I would be an excavator because I can reach out and get the job done.
• What legacy do you hope to leave behind? The legacy I hope to leave behind is that I complete my projects on time – and nobody in the country can beat me.