Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Kraemer North America is currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our National Railroad Group. This role will be based in Northwest Arkansas with the home office out of 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 is responsible for implementing and executing the Five Point Planning Process while adhering to and promoting Kraemer’s culture of QUALITY, SAFETY, EXCELLENCE.

The Project Manager will be involved in early project development, preconstruction activities, and project execution as work is awarded, operating with a high level of autonomy and responsibility while supporting National Railroad Group work in the region. Based on performance, demonstrated capability, and company or regional needs, this role may progress into a Senior Project Manager position.

• 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
• Negotiate with subcontractors and owners on job-specific matters
• 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

• 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

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