Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Water & Wastewater Construction Services in Fargo, ND
PKG Contracting has been a trusted leader in water and wastewater management solutions since 1995. Our expertise spans the design, bidding, and construction of treatment facilities for municipalities, private entities, and regional water systems across the Upper Midwest. With decades of experience, we specialize in delivering innovative, high-quality projects while maintaining collaborative relationships with engineers, owners, and subcontractors. Our self-performance of 70% of project work ensures precision in excavation, concrete work, process piping, and structural steel installations. We prioritize safety excellence through rigorous protocols and empower our team to halt operations when hazards arise.Family-owned and operated, our passion for the industry drives client satisfaction on every project. Our geographic focus includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and select projects in Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, and Florida. We maintain transparency through morning safety meetings, weekly toolbox talks, and daily job safety analyses. Our track record includes complex expansions like the Rapid City Water Reclamation Facility and Fargo Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades. We combine technical expertise with local market knowledge to exceed expectations from project inception to completion.
Services
Water Treatment Plant Construction
Wastewater Facility Upgrades
Process Piping Installation
Concrete Work
Excavation Services
Structural Steel Fabrication
Helical Foundation Systems
Facility Expansion Projects
Mechanical Upgrades
Cast-in-Place Concrete
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have 30 years of experience in water/wastewater construction
- Our team self-performs 70% of construction work
- We maintain safety excellence through rigorous protocols
- We collaborate with engineers and subcontractors across seven states
- We complete complex municipal infrastructure projects annually
Services
Water Treatment Plant Construction
Design and build custom water treatment facilities with cast-in-place concrete, process piping, and mechanical systems. Our team handles projects from 1.5 MG raw water tanks to complete facility expansions. We maintain quality control through 70% self-performed construction work.
Wastewater Facility Upgrades
Implement mechanical and structural upgrades to aging wastewater treatment plants. Our capabilities include aeration basin construction, clarifier installation, and solids handling system improvements. We specialize in phased upgrades that maintain operational continuity during construction.
Cast-in-Place Concrete
Execute precision concrete work for treatment facilities including walls, basins, and structural elements. Our craftsmen utilize custom formwork solutions to achieve exact specifications while maintaining structural integrity for critical infrastructure applications.
Process Piping Installation
Install complex process piping systems for water and wastewater treatment. Our team handles piping for aeration basins, clarifiers, and process equipment with attention to corrosion resistance and system efficiency requirements.
Helical Foundation Systems
Engineer and install helical pile foundation systems for treatment facility structures. This method provides reliable support in varied soil conditions while minimizing environmental impact during installation for critical water infrastructure projects.
People
Darin Pfingsten
President
Leads strategic operations with 30 years of water/wastewater construction experience. Oversees project execution and client relationships while maintaining family-owned business values since 1995.
Seth Nutt
Construction Manager
Manages field operations with expertise in construction methods. Coordinates crews and subcontractors to ensure quality delivery of complex treatment facility projects across the Upper Midwest region.
Mark Grothe
Safety Manager
Implements safety programs with focus on hazard prevention. Leads training initiatives and enforces protocols that empower workers to stop unsafe operations across all project sites.
Zachary Pfingsten
Project Manager
Coordinates project delivery from design to completion. Specializes in client communication and technical execution of water treatment plant expansions and mechanical system upgrades.
Russell Sorenson
CMAR Manager
Provides construction management expertise for complex projects. Focuses on cost control and scheduling during design-build phases for municipal wastewater treatment facility improvements.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, with select projects completed in Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, and Florida.
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in water and wastewater treatment facility construction including concrete work, process piping, structural steel, and mechanical systems.
How experienced is your team?
Our team has 30 years of combined experience in municipal infrastructure projects with a focus on water/wastewater systems since 1995.
What safety protocols do you follow?
We enforce daily safety meetings, job safety analyses, and empower all personnel to stop work when hazards occur through our Think Safety program.
What percentage of work do you self-perform?
We self-perform approximately 70% of construction work including excavation, concrete placement, and structural steel installations.