Project Manager

Kraemer North America; Brunswick (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Job summary

Kraemer North America seeks an experienced Project Manager for a multi-year rail project in Brunswick, MO, with the home office in Eau Claire, WI. The PM oversees contract administration, planning, cost control, and overall project leadership to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.

Responsibilities include leading the Five Point Planning Process, coordinating with owners and subcontractors, and maintaining Kraemer’s safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in heavy civil construction.
• Railroad and bridge experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in budget management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute project planning and Five Point Planning Process.
• Provide leadership and promote Kraemer’s safety culture in day-to-day operations and TEAM meetings.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
• Manage project correspondence with owners, subs, and suppliers.
• Review and approve project payables and payment requests.
• Prepare, review, approve and certify all project change proposals and/or claims.
• Assist with estimating projects and prepare monthly CTC reports.
• Mentor and develop project staff and ensure achievement of safety and quality goals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Budget management

Team coordination

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Kraemer North America is currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our National Railroad Group. This position will be based on a multi-year rail project in Brunswick, MO with the home office in Eau Claire, WI.

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for contract administration, planning, cost control, and overall project leadership and jobsite management to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract requirements, budget, and schedule. The PM will also implement and execute the Five Point Planning Process while adhering to and promoting Kraemer’s culture of QUALITY, SAFETY, EXCELLENCE.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the Five Point Planning Process
• Provide leadership and carry out Kraemer's safety culture in day-to-day operations and TEAM meetings
• Assure compliance with Kraemer Safety and Quality Programs
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and material suppliers
• Ensure Safety and TEAM goals are met and participate with crews in daily input, meetings, and follow-up
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project correspondence with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Review and approve all project payables and payment requests
• Prepare, review, approve and certify all project change proposals and/or claims
• Assist with estimating projects
• Perform Monthly CTC Reports
• Coordinate the project needs between project superintendents, project & field engineers, and any other project support requirements
• Manage owner/client and subcontractor/supplier negotiations
• Manage project engineering and superintendent staff
• Act as Project EEO Officer
• Verify invoices from vendors
• Provide progress reports
• Mentor and develop project staff
• Ensure compliance with EEO/Affirmative Action contract requirements
• Responsible for successful job close-out
• Assist in identifying market opportunities for assigned region by establishing and maintaining effective contact with owners, subs, suppliers and potential clients
• Actively pursue future work for Kraemer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in heavy civil construction
• Railroad and bridge experience strongly preferred
• Experience in budget management
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of individuals
• High level of analytical ability
• Ability to inspect form and false work
• Ability to perform in high stress situations and demonstrate leadership
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance & Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Computer Purchase Program
• Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
• Company Cell Phone/Computer

Hiring Range:

$125,000 - $160,000. Base salary is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.

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