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Project Engineer SkillBridge Program

The Korte Company
Highland, IL Temporary
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Through the Korte SkillBridge Program you will join our team of more than 200 construction and design professionals dedicated to learning, improvement and excellence. On our team, you’ll be at the forefront of design and construction, gaining real-world experience.

At our job sites and in our offices, we work as a team to deliver quality. Using an integrated Design-Build approach, we pave the way for every team member to contribute creative solutions. This means you will spend the summer working hand-in-hand with owners, subcontractors, designers, estimators and project managers for our nationwide construction projects.

We are looking for active military service members interested in becoming part of the brightest in the design and construction industry. Apply now if you are ambitious, quality-driven, and interested in gaining valuable professional, hands on experience.

Project Management: learn and participate in fundamental construction project management deliverables including but not limited to:

  • Communication with internal project teams, subcontractors, and owners
  • Building and maintenance of project estimates, schedules, and procurement logs
  • Understanding of building systems, their components, and how to coordinate them between trades
  • Exposure to and use of construction technology software (e.g., project management platforms, scheduling tools, estimating software) to support project execution and collaboration
  • Learn and support construction planning and scheduling activities through hands-on exposure and guided participation, including schedule development and updates, data organization, participation in planning meetings, and basic progress tracking and schedule analysis.
  • Supporting Project Managers and schedulers with reporting, documentation, and special projects as assigned

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Qualified Applicants Will Have

  • Must be a current Active Duty Servicemember
  • Must be separating from the Military in 4-12 months
  • Current or Prior Construction or Engineering experience

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

This role is part of the Project Management Career Path, and team members benefit from a structured Professional Development Plan (PDP) designed to support career growth.

Typical Growth Opportunities Along This Path Include

Project Engineer → Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager

About The Korte Company

The Korte Company was founded in 1958 on the belief that professionalism, quality and value added services are fundamental to a successful company. More than sixty years later, that

philosophy has earned Korte the reputation for delivering high quality, responsive services to our clients nationwide. Korte pursues large construction projects from offices in St. Louis, MO, Highland, IL, and Las Vegas, NV.

Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. The Korte Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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