Careers at the korte company
THE JOB IS THE BOSS
Here, you have one boss, and that’s the job. We’ve designed, constructed and delivered over 4,000 projects across the country, serving small communities to cities that never sleep.
For us, respect and commitment are just as important as the concrete and steel. Passion is our legacy. It’s the part of us that stays behind—the promise of a job well done.
Korte has allowed me to learn a lot of different skills and helped my confidence in what I can bring to the field. My favorite part about coming to work is seeing a plan come to life and working with my hands. The people at Korte just want to help you succeed. Most other companies treat you as easily replaceable, even if you do your job well, while Korte recognizes your unique skills and invests in you to help you grow.
COMPANY VALUES
“I’d rather drive nails than eat.”
Ralph Korte meant what he said. He was so obsessed with doing a good job that sometimes he wouldn’t even stop to eat. That mentality keeps us grounded in our company values.
No matter what their job is, everyone at The Korte Company has that drive, going above and beyond to ensure success on every project. Because we love what we do, and we take pride in what we build.
- OWNERSHIP
- Take responsibility for achievements and failures.
- COMMITMENT
- Understand that every project’s success demands honest, hard work.
- KNOWLEDGE
- Learn from experience. Share. Repeat.
- TRUST
- Earn it. Respect it.
- AMBITION
- Turn every challenge into an opportunity with passion and enthusiasm.
Korte has given me the opportunity to advance my career as fast as I could. I have become a PM earlier in my career than I would have believed when I first started. My favorite part of coming to work is being able to see the progress of construction. Coming to work and being able to see project progress gives me that sense of accomplishment. I appreciate being able to build buildings that make a difference in the community.
PROJECT BASED DEVELOPMENT
Choose your path
Anyone can thrive at The Korte Company. All they need is a willingness to work hard and learn. Join our job rotation program to see all the directions a career at The Korte Company can take. Shadow teams on projects throughout the country and build essential skills across disciplines to learn what’s right for you.
- DESIGN
- Designers are involved from day one, helping customers carry their vision through construction.
- PRE-CONSTRUCTION
- As an estimator, you account for every nut, bolt, doorknob and light bulb to guarantee profitability and customer satisfaction.
- ENGINEERING
- Engineers are the link between our offices and job sites. You verify that what the designers propose can be executed by the construction team.
- FIELD CONSTRUCTION
- Get your hands dirty. You work on-site to ensure the job is done safely, on-time and on-budget. During construction, the buck stops with you.
The first day was great. I was very nervous, because I made a big switch from architecture to construction. But the people were so welcoming. Korte took the chance on me. Supporting me and giving me the opportunity to make the switch to the construction side was huge. I started out as a PE and now I’ve worked my way up to a PM, so that’s just awesome.
Make your mark, leave a legacy
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Sam Klatch, the man behind the scenes
Sam Klatch had just gotten back from a Skills USA conference in Atlanta when the call came. Jason Weiss, The Korte Company’s Executive Vice President of Operations, said to come to his office.
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Megan Henschen, the problem solver
While Megan Henschen’s title is project controls assistant, her responsibilities extend far beyond that. She’s really in a role of her own as a go-to problem solver, handling everything from payroll to...
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Nicole Peters, the troubleshooter
Nicole Peters’ finest hour strikes when the phone at her desk rings and a Korte employee on the other end says, “My device quit working.” Not too long ago, a plea came in from a colleague who couldn’t get...
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Curt Horstmann won’t sit still
As a kid, Curt Horstmann was never a big fan of school — or libraries. “I just didn’t like books.” The irony isn’t lost on him, a member of The Korte Company’s Diversified Operations Group and the man in charge of...
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How Darlene Rutkowski-Hanks pulls it all together
When Darlene Rutkowski-Hanks became an architect, she knew she’d design residential houses and apartment complexes. With any luck, she’d work her way up to hospitals and office buildings.
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Mindy Keiser always knows where to look
Mindy Keiser isn’t one for snap judgments. And as an estimator, this cautious approach has always served her well. She’s worked on the corporate headquarters addition for Subsurface Constructors...
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For Alex Ayres, it’s not just about technology
Alex Ayres always thought he wanted to be an architect. “It started with LEGOS when I was five or six. That’s always been my interest: how things go together, specifically buildings.” His scenic hometown of Eau Claire...
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Stephen Tucker, a helping hand
Doorbells ring across Houston, Texas. Soldiers in fatigues stand at a safe distance. On the porches rest boxes of food. For months — in Houston and all over the U.S. — Army National Guard soldiers have been standing...
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Susan Bowman sets the example
CFO Susan Bowman is Ralph Korte’s oldest daughter, but don’t let that mislead you. Before coming to The Korte Company, she spent a few eye-opening years at a different family-owned construction company...
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Build for the best
Coast to coast opportunities
No matter where you are in the United States, you’re never far away from one of our projects.
Korte has given me the opportunity to go around the nation. I’ve been everywhere. I’ve seen California, Arizona. It’s always a different type of work. I’m young, so there’s something for me to learn every day. You feel you’re doing something good, especially when it’s something like working for the VA or being on Army and Air Force bases. It provides a sense of community, freedom and patriotism.
BENEFITS
The bottom line
The Korte Company is a premier ENR 400-ranked Design-Build firm. We’ve completed projects in 44 states and counting for major operations like Fortune 500 firms, USPS and the U.S. military.
We’re good at what we do, because our people are rewarded for hard work. Our company benefits package focuses and motivates employees to do the kind of work our reputation is built on.
- COMPETITIVE PAY
- You earn a competitive base salary. And you have the chance to receive regular bonuses and raises based on merit.
- YOUR HEALTHCARE IS ON US
- The Korte Company pays all health and dental premiums for full-time employees. Extend coverage to your family for a modest monthly premium. Enroll in our Health Reimbursement Account, and we reimburse most of your health expenses.
- BUILD YOUR NEST EGG
- Manage your investments, save for your future, and establish your financial stability — all through The Korte Company’s sponsored 401(k) plan.
- TAKE STOCK IN YOUR FUTURE
- As a 100% employee-owned firm, The Korte Company provides opportunities for motivated employees to become owners through its company stock program.
- KEEP GROWING
- We want smart, happy employees. That’s why we offer tuition assistance to employees advancing their education. And with our flexible working hours, your career, education and family life can coexist peacefully.
WORK WITH US
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
Wake up. Punch the clock. Work. Punch the clock again. Go home.
This isn’t that kind of job. That’s not who we are.
Join a heritage of hard work and innovative thinking; of taking pride in our work and showing kindness to others. Embrace the challenge of breathing life into vision. Seize the opportunity to do something more.