About Selge Construction
Selge Construction specializes in underground utilities, excavating, directional drilling, earthmoving and concrete work. Serving Midwestern utility, municipal, and commercial clients since 1960. As a civil contractor, Selge Construction has constructed a wide range of projects, built on a foundation of integrity, industry knowledge and quality workmanship.
Selge Construction has gained respect throughout the Midwest for the highest quality work built in the safest way possible. Selge is committed to continued training and education that results in worksite safety, high levels of productivity and expedited planning and problem solving.
Selge Construction has remained current with advancing technology. The combination of advanced equipment, industry expertise, hard work and dedication has earned us a reputation that is trusted in the industry.
As a civil contractor serving the Midwest, Selge Construction has completed projects in many locations including Edwardsburg, Niles, Benton Harbor, Three Oaks, Three Rivers, Kalamazoo, Berrien Springs, Bridgman, St Joseph, New Buffalo, Michigan City, Lakeville, Warsaw, South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Goshen, Nappanee, and other locations.
CHOICE FACTORS
Selge Construction is not your typical contractor. Because We Care so much about our employee’s it makes us a little different. And we take pride in the things that set us apart from our competitors.
- Quality and Safety
- Customer and Community Satisfaction
- Employee’s are family
- Empowered Union (CLA)
- Selge owns 99% of their equipment
- Minimal Sub-Contractors
BECAUSE WE CARE
Selge Construction has been built on the fundamental understanding that people are more important than profits. Each segment of work we do has an impact on many people. Whether it is underground utility work or building solar carports. Our employee’s genuinely care about how their work impacts each and every one of those individuals. This results in the highest quality product, safest installation, and the best possible customer and community experience.
OUR MISSION
We know this is a practical world where we earn respect through honesty and working hard. We believe in preparation, training and education, which gives us the knowledge to work safe, work smart, and work productively.
We believe in challenges that require dedication, desire, planning, and execution to feel a high level of accomplishment. We do not believe in the concept of can’t. We believe in teamwork. We believe in encouraging our co-workers to have a positive attitude and positive work ethic. We also value the secure friendships we have developed with others in our workplace.
We give eternal thanks to our Creator for our family’s good health and happiness. We believe in complete support of our community and our obedience to its laws.
We respect and appreciate our mentors, for their insight, wisdom, and knowledge they have passed on to us. We also accept the traditional responsibility of teaching and sharing our knowledge with others who are eager to learn. We know this successful process will only strengthen and nourish our culture for the future generations to embrace.
OUR HISTORY
The family owned company was founded in 1960 by Marvin L. Selge, Sr. The company is run today by its current President, Marvin L. Selge, Jr. Over the past 55 years, we have assembled a team of talented employees who take pride in their strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
At Selge Construction we have the most tenured employee’s in the industry. Average turnover in the construction industry is 20% per year while Selge has averaged less than 2%. Our average employee has worked at Selge for 15 years. We attribute that success to the integrity of the company to choose the right thing even when no one is looking. We have dozens of father/son and siblings that work together.
Our team mentality creates a sense of family among the company. This provides better accountability, safety, and quality throughout every project.