Project Engineer - Construction and Asphalt

Project Engineer – Construction and Asphalt

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC invites applicants to join our award‑winning team. We are committed to growth both professionally and personally, with a vision to be the best place in the world to work.

Build your career from the ground up. Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
, we offer:

• Competitive weekly pay and paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work/life balance and community involvement
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, vision)
• Life/disability insurance
• Award‑winning peers & projects
• Safety foundation

The Project Engineer works directly under Project Managers on private and public roadway construction and reconstruction projects. The role requires a basic understanding of project management, site development, and critical‑path scheduling.

• Perform duties with Sunland’s core values as the forefront.
• Assist Project Managers with daily tasks.
• Apply for and pull necessary project permits.
• Support pre‑construction and scheduling meetings.
• Perform project cost accounting functions.
• Support field crews in daily assignments.
• Attend weekly production meetings and coordinate with project consultants.
• Advocate safety and follow policies.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager, Project Manager, and superintendents to accurately account for resources.
• Develop and modify work processes to ensure quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Represent the company professionally to customers, vendors, subcontractors, and the public.
• Complete administrative tasks promptly and efficiently.
• Document daily quantities and complete daily field reports.
• Verify traffic control plans are set up according to project plans.
• Document safety incidents or near misses and notify Project Manager.
• Perform any other duties assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Customer/client focus, communication proficiency, collaboration skills.
• Leadership, decision‑making, project management.
• Problem‑solving, thoroughness, time management.
• Ethical conduct.

• This is a safety‑sensitive position, subject to the company’s drug and alcohol policy and all OSHA regulations.
• All employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Serve as a safety ambassador, complying with federal, state, and local laws, enforcing safe work practices, and proactively identifying and remedying hazards.

• Professional construction sites and office environments; use of standard office equipment.
• Communicate verbally on site, in person, and by telephone; read printed materials and computer screens.
• Lift, push, pull, carry, or handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds; climb ladders; balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and lift overhead.
• Work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, and equipment per safety guidelines.
• Work outdoors frequently in all weather, including extreme temperatures.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, viruses, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles, dust, and debris.

• Full‑time; occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Willingness to travel to all job sites without exception.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or 2‑5 years of highway asphalt paving or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and good understanding of MS Project or equivalent.
• No certifications required; OSHA safety training is a plus.
• Strong mathematical skills for complex layout calculations and material estimates.
• Broad understanding of project management: budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and contract administration.
• Prior heavy construction or asphalt industry experience.
• Critical thinker who anticipates problems and is solution oriented.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean motor‑vehicle record.
• Passing pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening and background check required.

Sunland Asphalt is an equal employment opportunity employer.