Asphalt Paving Project Engineer

Journey Group • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Journey Group is a full-service construction group headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., with four divisions delivering commercial, industrial, manufacturing, civil, residential, and asphalt construction services across the upper Midwest and nationwide. We're known for building lasting relationships through integrity, teamwork, and follow-through. At Journey Group, you'll work alongside professionals who are committed to doing the right thing always and building strong communities.
OUR OPENING
Black Top Paving, a division of Journey Group is seeking a full-time Asphalt Paving Project Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be at the center of major construction paving projects in the Sioux Falls area. You will collaborate with an innovative team, manage key components of asphalt paving work, and see the direct results of your efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field of study.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant construction or project engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of asphalt materials, processes, and paving equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Basic accounting knowledge to support project tracking and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling/project management software.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the asphalt paving crew.
• Assist with field layout, preconstruction activities, and project management tasks to improve overall efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to monitor safety, develop schedules, and manage quality assurance.
• Engage directly with clients to negotiate agreements and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Track and report project progress to ensure alignment with company goals and customer expectations.

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay, annual review with pay increase opportunity, annual bonus, and bilingual premium pay.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, flex spending account, health savings account with a company match, short term disability, employer paid long term disability, along with a wellness program.
• We encourage employees to maintain a work life balance, so we offer paid time off, 8 paid holidays and paid parental leave.
• As an Asphalt Paving Project Engineer, you will be eligible for a cell phone allowance, mileage reimbursement, clothing allowance, company vehicle access, and the possibility of relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level