Project Engineer

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions  

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape. 

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

This position will assist the Project Manager or Superintendent to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.  The Project Engineer may be assigned their own projects to manage in a learning environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Safety: 

• Assures all personnel are familiar with and adhere to safety regulations and KA Safety Policy 
• Ensures safety-related documentation is complete, detailed, and accurate; this includes site audits, toolbox talks, and jobsite orientations.   
• Ensures that job trailers or Superintendent's trucks have copies of personnel policies and Job Safety Data Sheets/MSDS.
• Assist the Safety Department in an effort to enforce the corporate safety and health policies and procedures
• Facilitates and maintains Emergency Management Plan and completes work in accordance with the Kraus-Anderson (KA) Project Managers’ Manual.

Quality:

• Participates/assists in jobsite Quality Assurance/Qualify Management System (QMS), including preconstruction meetings with subcontractors prior to starting work; log items for future QMS pre-con meetings, provides ongoing review of products, test results and applications onsite to ensure they meet specifications. 
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Conducts regular project reviews and maintain records of project progress. 
• Confers with subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays and assure on-time delivery.
• Prepares project reports and generates progress photos for management, clients or others and prepares meeting minutes for foreman meetings.

Financial:

• Manage and collaborates with PM to effectively manage General Conditions budget and understands overall budget. 
• Understands and manages yard and equipment cost.

Preconstruction/ Construction:

• Studies specifications and drawings to plan procedures for construction on basis of start and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. 
• Assists Superintendents or Project Managers with short interval schedules. 
• Provides daily, weekly and monthly schedule support to project team to preserve the Contract and Project Schedule.
• Assures procured tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Assists in coordination of buildings inspections, reviews progress onsite to ensure subcontractors are keeping up with individual inspections and assists in facilitation of Owner/third party inspections.   
• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Generates, tracks, submits and distributes Requests for Information (RFIs) to appropriate subcontractors, maintains/updates contract documents onsite and organizes files onsite.
• Conducts reviews, logs, tracks and organizes submittals; compares submittals versus specifications prior to submission.
• Completes materials “take-offs”, establishes cost estimates, develops and tracks material procurement schedule.
• Reviews project proposals, drawings, and plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Provides daily, weekly and monthly schedule support to project team to preserve the Contract and Project Schedule.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority; coordinates activities with project staff to ensure project progress within prescribed budget and provides technical advice to resolve problems. 
• Assists in preparation of meeting meetings for project manager/owner meetings and follows up on Architect and Owner Field Reports.

Communication:

• Provides guidance to subcontractors and assists in solving problems associated with projects.
• Addresses and resolves disagreements constructively, while demonstrating respect and professionalism.
• Frames messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; use terms, examples, and analogies that are meaning to the audience.
• Listens actively, asking insightful questions about key facts and assumptions to engage and create mutual respect, understanding and problem solving with teams and customers.

Continuous Process Improvement:

• Explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes.
• Advises Project Managers and Project Assistants of any issues associated with project.

Building a successful team: 

• Works as an effective part of the team by asking questions, listening, clarifying issues and assisting with creating a plan and evaluating system for challenges team members’ encounter. 
• Makes procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions.

Relationships:

• Maintains memberships or affiliations in civic and professional organizations aligned with KA Core Values that may assist incumbents in personal growth and/or relationship development. 
• Develops and maintains relationships with past, present and future clients, subcontractors, and related vendors.
• Recommends potential job opportunities to Marketing Department.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Minimum 1-3 years related experience or equivalent of education and/or experience
• Working knowledge of computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) 
• Knowledge of Project Management software.
• Continuously improving verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Identifies, resolves problems in a timely manner and knows when to ask for assistance.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
• Seeks increased responsibilities and takes advantages of learning opportunities.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Four year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related degree
• Knowledge of ViewPoint software 

Other:

• Valid Driver's License, ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and ability to adhere to the KA Motor Vehicle Policy. 
• Travel 25-75%; depending on job 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential functions include items such as ability to:

• Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders 
• Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+
• Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting
• Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings 
• Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted 

Salary Range: $72,000 to $72,000 annually, plus discretionary incentive program. 

Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs. (2025) 

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future. 

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

• Medical insurance Plan Options
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Program
• Fitness Center (Minneapolis)
• KA University Training and Development
• Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis
• 401(k) Plan
• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Workplace Flexibility
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty
• Free Parking 

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

Make A Positive Impact

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