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Helmkamp Construction Co. is a company that believes their employees are their biggest asset.

Our customers often tell us “Throughout the years we have established a level of trust that few owners/contractors enjoy. Friendship, trust and quality are the keys to our successful relationship. I am a firm believer in Helmkamp’s integrity and have been able to demonstrate to others Helmkamp’s commitment to honest, safe, quality construction.”

That Helmkamp integrity has been an integral part of the team we employ and in building the relationships with our customers over the years. If you are looking for a career in construction and feel our philosophy is a good fit for you, explore our Career options below.

Culture

There is a family atmosphere at Helmkamp Construction Co. that employees always refer to when asked what they like about working here. The support, knowledge and resources that you get exist within every layer of the company. Helmkamp has been acknowledged by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as a Top Workplace and by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work. Our employees enjoy a strong benefits package including above average health insurance and a discretionary 100% match to their 401k account. Not to mention, the fitness center at the corporate office.

There is little to no turnover at Helmkamp, which is quite a feat! Team members typically join the company and stay for many years, if not their entire career. Learn more.

We Hire

Interns

Several Project Managers on the Helmkamp team started working as interns in college who proceeded to grow their careers and stay with the company, including President & Owner, Rob Johnes. Upon graduating from SIUE with a bachelor degree in construction management, Rob joined Helmkamp Construction through an internship in 1997 and never left. He worked as a project manager and was appointed Vice President in 2006. He later accepted the role of President in 2012 with a plan to eventually buy out and accept ownership of the family business.

Helmkamp is proud to partner of several local colleges and universities on the internship programs available to construction management students. Learn more.

Experienced

Individuals

We value good, honest people who are team players. From carpenters to millwrights to ironworkers, our team focuses on safety and experience. This experience is key since Helmkamp self-performs about half of all work. Our superintendents have been employed by Helmkamp for an average of 17 years. They are familiar faces to our clients and focused on having people on the jobsite who are willing to do work accurately and safely.

If you are a safety-minded union craftsman, we may have an opportunity for you at Helmkamp. Learn more.

Join Us

It is the intent of Helmkamp to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees or applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religion, handicap, disabled or Vietnam-era veteran status or national origin.

All of our field personnel are hired from the local union halls: Laborers, Ironworkers, Cement Masons, Carpenters, and Operators. We do maintain an out of work call in list that is updated daily – (618) 251-2600.

Why choose a career at Helmkamp? Watch to find out. If you are interested in working with us, please submit your resume below.

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Safety Director
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East Alton, IL
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VDC Engineer
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East Alton, IL
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Assistant PM
LOCATION
East Alton, IL
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Craftsman
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St. Louis, MO
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Superintendent
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St. Louis, MO
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Project Manager
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East Alton, IL