SkillBridge: Construction Management - (Degree & Licensure Path) - Benesch

BufferSprings; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience with major infrastructure projects

Opportunity for professional development

Mentorship by licensed engineers

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is offering a full-time internship for transitioning military veterans in Kansas City. As a Construction Management Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in managing live infrastructure projects while being mentored by industry professionals. This position prepares you for roles such as Construction Representative, Engineer, and Project Manager, with a clear path for career advancement in construction project leadership.

Qualifications

• Actively transitioning service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge.
• Interest in pursuing professional licensure or certifications (FE, PE, PMP, etc.).
• Comfortable working in the field and coordinating with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gain direct exposure to live infrastructure projects.
• Learn to manage complex construction operations.
• Engage with contractors and agencies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Kansas City, United States | Posted on 12/04/2025

• Work Experience Transitioning Military Veterans seeking DoD SkillBridge in Construction & Engineering
• State/Province Kansas
• Country United States

Job Description

Benesch is proud to partner with BufferSprings to offer a SkillBridge opportunity for transitioning service members who are pursuing or have completed a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related discipline. This full-time, immersive internship is designed to prepare you for a long-term career in construction project leadership.

As a Construction Management Intern through SkillBridge, you’ll get direct exposure to live infrastructure projects while learning to manage complex construction operations, engage with contractors and agencies, and apply your military leadership skills in a civilian project environment.

You’ll be mentored by industry professionals, trained on client-facing responsibilities, and guided along a clear pathway that can lead to roles such as Construction Representative, Construction Engineer, and Construction Project Manager. Depending on experience and education level, you’ll be aligned with one of several progressive roles within Benesch’s construction group.

Military Engineering Experience Strongly Preferred:

Military Occupational Alignment

This SkillBridge opportunity is built for service members with real-world leadership and technical experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure operations. If you’ve served in any of the following roles, this path is a natural next step in your career:

Army:

Construction Engineering Technician Warrant Officer (120A)

Technical Engineer (12T)

Air Force:

Engineering Apprentice (3E5X1)

Operations Management (3E6X1)

Engineering Duty Officer (EDO)

Builder (BU)

Construction Mechanic (CM)

Equipment Operator (EO – Seabees)

Marine Corps:

Engineering Assistant (1361)

Metal Worker (1316)

Coast Guard:

Requirements

Actively transitioning service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (completed or in progress)

Interest in pursuing professional licensure or certifications (FE, PE, PMP, etc.)

Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills

Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical submittals

Comfortable working in the field and coordinating with project stakeholders

Valid U.S. driver’s license with clean driving record

You may be aligned to roles such as:

Construction Representative I or II

Construction Engineer I or II

Construction Project Manager I (for more experienced candidates)

Advantages of SkillBridging with BufferSprings & Benesch:

• Be part of an innovative and passionate team dedicated to rebuilding America’s infrastructure.
  
• Gain hands-on experience with major infrastructure projects across the U.S.
  
• Develop professional skills and enhance your career prospects in a supportive environment.
  
• Opportunity to transition smoothly from military to civilian employment with companies that value your service.
  

This role offers significant upward mobility within Benesch, starting as a Construction Representative I and progressing to higher levels, including Construction Manager, and Senior Construction Manager. Each level offers increasing responsibilities, training opportunities, and development programs, ensuring a clear path to career advancement.

• SkillBridge placement with a top-ranked national engineering firm
  
• Real-world project assignments across transportation, municipal, and infrastructure work
  
• Mentorship by licensed engineers and seasoned project managers
  
• Hands-on training in quality control, safety, scheduling, budgeting, and client interaction
  
• Potential to convert to full-time employment upon successful completion
  
• Exposure to AASHTO, ASTM, and state DOT standards and tools
  
• Opportunity to grow into roles with increasing leadership and management responsibility
  
• Professional development support and licensure preparation guidance
  

Equal Opportunity and Compliance Statement

Benesch and BufferSprings are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

We comply with the following regulations:

41 CFR 60-1.4(a): Nondiscrimination requirements for race, religion, sex, and national origin

41 CFR 60-741.5(a): Protection and affirmative action for individuals with disabilities under Section 503