What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Construction Project Coordinator position at Journey Group?
JOURNEY GROUP: OUR STORY
Journey Group is a full-service construction group with headquarters in Sioux Falls, S.D., and four divisions offering commercial, manufacturing, industrial, civil, residential and asphalt construction services in the upper Midwest and nationwide. Our company has a long-standing reputation of building lasting relationships with contractors throughout the region. Our experience in past projects working in and around the local construction market coupled with our solid reputation of being a fair, honest, and team-oriented company will bring a strong contractor interest to any project. With Journey Group, you're getting engineers and construction professionals with a wealth of education and experience-but you're also getting allies on your project site. Our team is trustworthy, communicative, fiscally responsible and never lacking in follow-through.
OUR OPENING
SFC Civil Constructors, a division of Journey Group, is seeking a full time Bridge Construction Project Coordinator. In this role, you will support the Project Manager and Field Superintendent with the day-to-day operations of construction projects. You'll collaborate with team members to enhance work processes that impact environmental, health, and safety compliance, as well as reliability, quality, production, and cost efficiency.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COORDINATOR?
- Provide daily support to the project management team and assist with overall project operations.
- Participate in preconstruction activities such as takeoffs, site setup, and preliminary scheduling.
- Coordinate and maintain project documentation, ensuring timely updates for the Superintendent.
- Manage and track Submittals, RFIs, and RFPs, including logs and distribution of updates.
- Communicate and implement plan and specification changes throughout construction.
- Support safety compliance efforts in collaboration with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and Safety Director.
- Assist with scheduling tasks, including CPM, procurement, and weekly look-ahead schedules.
- Handle project reporting, meeting minutes, daily logs, and jobsite photo documentation.
- Contribute to project closeout activities, including As-Builts, final inspections, certifications, and punch list completion.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field of study.
- At least two (2) years of related experience; or the equivalent of education and experience to meet the essential
functions of the position. - Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes and equipment is required.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as construction plans, and specifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES NEEDED
- Mature leader who maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, integrity and social/cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Effectively communicate through professionally written material and verbal presentations.
- Basic accounting knowledge.
- Knowledge of general safe work practices.
- Proficient with electronic and mobile information.
- Able to embrace Journey Group core values.
- Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines.
- Able to think independently and problem solve.
- Able to maintain a high degree of professionalism.
- Proficient in applicable computer programs including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS products.
- Possess a valid driver's license, safe driving record, and evidence of insurability is required.
- Must be 18 years of age or older to safely work in a construction environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work performed either in the field on job sites 75% with some office time 25%.
- 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 Spanish/English 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 want our employees to maintain a work life balance, so we offer paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
As a Bridge Construction Project Coordinator, you will be eligible for a cell phone allowance, company provided vehicle, and clothing allowance.
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, or veteran status.