Asphalt Paving Project Engineer

JOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY

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.

What Would You Do As An Asphalt Paving Project Engineer?

• 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.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION NEEDED

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field of study.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant construction or project engineering experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES NEEDED

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Some work takes place in an indoor office setting equipped with a computer, desk, phone, and other typical office equipment.
• Must be able to inspect details at close range, interact, communicate, and exchange accurate information consistently.
• Must be able to consistently move about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly on job sites with unfinished and uneven surfaces.
• Some work takes place in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to retain a stationary position for extended periods of time occasionally depending on the task.
• Must be able to transfer materials ranging from the ground to overhead occasionally.
• Must be able to move material up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to safely use hand and power tools or other safety equipment on occasion.
• Travel to other locations is required, mostly day trips.

BENEFITS YOU WILL EXPERIENCE WITH JOURNEY GROUP

At Journey Group, we offer a variety of different perks and 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.

Our team needs you!

If you are ready to join our mission of positively impacting lives by building community, please submit a resume online or stop in and fill out an application at 4500 W 58th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57108.

Journey Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.