Kraemer North America

What Kraemer North America does

Kraemer North America is a full-service heavy civil general contractor headquartered in Plain, Wisconsin, founded in 1911 by Edward Kraemer. The company delivers complex transportation, rail, and marine infrastructure for state departments of transportation, federal agencies (including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), municipal governments, and rail/transit authorities across the Upper Midwest, Mountain West, and Pacific West regions. Core project categories include highway corridors, complex bridges (cable-stayed, lift, draw, and pedestrian), light/heavy/commuter rail and rapid transit construction, and marine work such as dam construction and rehabilitation, flood control, scour abatement, and shore stabilization. Notable delivered projects include the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Marquette Interchange, I-270/I-70 Interchange, Troup Howell Bridge, MnDOT Twin Ports Interchange, John Lewis Memorial Bridge, I-25 South Gap, Totem Lake Connector, and Houbolt Road Extension.

Kraemer's technical platform centers on alternative delivery methods — Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) — delivered through an in-house national alternative delivery group that the company describes as an industry leader in owner-engineer-contractor partnerships. The firm holds AISC certification and endorsement for steel and bridge erection, signaling quality and safety qualification for the most demanding steel structure work. Operations are supported by four regional offices (Eau Claire WI, Burnsville MN, Castle Rock CO, Seattle WA) plus an additional Tukwila WA office, and a workforce of 501-1000 employees.

Kraemer generates revenue through project-based fixed-bid contracts and alternative delivery procurements with government clients. The company joined the Obayashi Corporation global family of companies in 2014, which provided capital and technical backing to pursue larger-scale civil works. Leadership comprises Scott Peterson as CEO (since 2006) and Dave Zanetell as President (since 2016). The company was recognized by TIME among the '10 Most Influential Design and Build Companies of 2026.' Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kraemer North America

Legal name

Kraemer North America

Website

https://kraemerna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kraemer North America is a heavy civil general contractor founded in 1911, delivering transportation, rail, and marine infrastructure through Design-Build and CM/GC alternative delivery methods for state DOTs, federal agencies, municipalities, and rail authorities across the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction Services

NAICS

Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Transportation infrastructure
• Rail construction
• Marine construction
• Bridge construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Plain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Heavy Civil Construction Services: Project-based revenue from construction contracts for transportation (highways, bridges, roadways), rail (light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, rapid transit), and marine (dams, flood control, shore stabilization) projects. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding on public infrastructure projects and direct procurement contracts with government entities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kraemer North America is a heavy civil general contractor that delivers transportation, rail, marine, and structural steel construction services across the United States. Founded in 1911 in Plain, Wisconsin, the firm executes complex infrastructure projects for public agencies and private clients, and provides alternative delivery methods such as design-build and construction manager/general contractor (CMGC).

Product overview

Kraemer North America is a full-service heavy civil contractor offering a unified portfolio of construction services rather than a modular software product. The core offerings span three primary sectors: Transportation (highway corridors, bridges, pedestrian facilities), Rail (light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, and rapid transit construction), and Marine (waterway infrastructure including dams, flood control, and shore stabilization). These services are delivered through multiple project delivery methods including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CM/GC (Construction Manager/General Contractor). Recent notable projects include the John Lewis Memorial Bridge, I-25 South Gap, Bay City Bridges: Liberty Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation, MnDOT Twin Ports Interchange, Totem Lake Connector, and Houbolt Road Extension. The company also engages in Community projects through partnerships with organizations like Bridges to Prosperity and Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Construction

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Obayashi CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014In 2014, Kraemer joined the Obayashi global family of companies. This strategic partnership has allowed Kraemer to participate in a greater number of projects, including larger-scale civil works projects in Kraemer's core areas and new areas across the U.S.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manson Construction Co. Marine and heavy civil contractor focused on waterway infrastructure, dams, and dredging. Highly comparable to Kraemer's marine construction services segment and USACE customer base.
• Massman Construction Co. Heavy civil contractor specializing in bridges, marine construction, and industrial projects. Highly comparable in bridge and waterway infrastructure scope, with similar customer base of DOTs, USACE, and port authorities.
• Walsh Group: Family-owned heavy civil and building contractor with extensive transportation infrastructure, bridge, and rail work. Directly competes with Kraemer on DOT and public works projects across similar geographies.
• Granite Construction: Public heavy civil general contractor (NYSE: GVA) focused on transportation infrastructure, bridges, rail, and water resources. Highly comparable in scope, customer base (state DOTs and federal agencies), and alternative delivery capabilities, making it the most direct comp for Kraemer.
• Traylor Bros. Privately held heavy civil contractor with strong overlap in bridge construction, marine infrastructure, and rail. Comparable in size, scope, and emphasis on complex specialty civil work for public owners.
• Hoffman Construction: Heavy civil contractor with strong presence in bridges, rail, and water infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. Direct geographic overlap with Kraemer's Pacific West and Upper Midwest regional offices.
• Ames Construction: Employee-owned heavy civil contractor with significant work in transportation, heavy earthwork, bridges, and rail. Comparable in size, self-perform model, and emphasis on alternative delivery methods.
• Flatiron Construction: Heavy civil contractor specializing in bridges, highways, rail, and airports across the U.S. and Canada. Subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, similar to Kraemer's relationship with Obayashi. Directly competes on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.

Others

• Obayashi Corporation: Japanese global construction MNC and parent company of Kraemer North America since 2014. Provides access to international capabilities, capital, and large-scale project opportunities, but operates primarily in Asia and broader global construction markets.

Broad incumbents

• Kiewit: One of North America's largest construction firms with extensive heavy civil, transportation, and bridge work. Larger and more diversified than Kraemer, but directly competes on signature bridge and highway projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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