Project Engineer

Project EngineerKraemer North America is currently looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our National Railroad Group. This role will be based on a multi-year rail project in Mount Pleasant, IA with the home office out of Eau Claire, WI. The Project Engineer assists project management in coordinating resources, schedules and subcontractors for on-site engineering activities. This person ensures Kraemer crews are planning their work by following the Work Activity Plan process while adhering to and promoting Kraemer's culture of QUALITY, SAFETY, EXCELLENCE. The Project Engineer will also assist the Project Manager to ensure the Five Point Planning Process is implemented and followed.We value our people. We work safely. We provide quality and commitment.We're proud to offer a stable and challenging work environment that supports personal and professional growth. As a family-centered company, Kraemer is committed to delivering technical, innovative, and complete solutions for challenging highway and bridge construction projects. We recognize that our people are our greatest strength, and we're proud to employ some of the most talented professionals in the construction industry.ResponsibilitiesEnsure Work Activity Plans (WAP) are completedOversee and review WAPsWork with project superintendents and foremen on Work Activity Planning and Team communicationProvide leadership and carry out our Kraemer safety culture in day-to-day operations and TEAM meetingsAssist with the administration and compliance of Kraemer Safety and Quality ProgramsEnsure quality records are completed and documentedAssist with project planning; coordinate schedules, subcontractors, etc.Monitor project cost control and material/equipment inventoryProcess routine paperwork: invoices, transmittals, submittals, etc.Assist the Project Manager with handling concerns, complications, etc. of owners/agenciesAssist the foremen and superintendents with engineering-related tasks that occur in the fieldParticipate in estimating processes when neededInteract with subcontractors, suppliers, owners and project managers when coordinating project constructionMentor and develop field engineering staffAssist in identifying market opportunities for assigned region by establishing and maintaining effective contactwith owners, subs, suppliers and potential clientsEnsure compliance with EEO/Affirmative Action contract requirementsReview and submit RFIs; check for accuracy, process submittals and RFIs from subs and suppliersPerform CTCs with PMProcess internal and external CMOsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experienceMinimum 3 years of previous rail/bridge experience preferredAbility and willingness to travel as neededExperience in formwork and falsework engineeringStrong decision-making and/or problem-solving skillsEffective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsEfficient in Microsoft Office applicationsPrevious experience working with document controlsPrevious experience with construction software and AGTEK/AutoCAD preferredBenefitsMedical & Dental InsurancePaid Parental Leave401(k) Savings Plan with company matchProfit SharingHealth Care Reimbursement PlanLife Insurance & Dependent Life InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityHolidays/Vacation/Sick PayEducational AssistanceComputer Purchase ProgramCompany Vehicle/Fuel CardCompany Cell Phone/ComputerHiring Range: $95,000 - $120,000. Base salary is dependent on multiple factors: education, experience, skills, market rates, internal equity and/or location.