Workforce Development Co-op

Job Description:

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water treatment facilities, industrial plants, solar installations, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Kokosing Inc. is in search of a Workforce Coordinator that will support company efforts to recruit, develop, and retain trade/craft professionals. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of our regional corporate recruiting strategies. The Workforce Coordinator will report to the Workforce Development Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with regional managers and area superintendents to support their job site needs, recruiting strategy, and retainment efforts utilizing workforce forecasting data
• Implement proactive recruiting strategies, including outreach campaigns, partnerships, and career opportunity communications
• Conduct assessments to identify the skills and training needs of the workforce. Analyze current and future workforce needs and work with hiring managers to develop and hire needed talent
• Facilitate company sponsored career development programs for prospective and experienced craft/trade workforce
• Establish and maintain partnerships with trade and technical schools to identify and hire qualified talent
• Conduct regular visits to company projects within the assigned region to engage with field personnel and to observe operations
• Attend career fairs and other company exposure opportunities
• Develop and maintain relationships with local unions
• Analyze and maintain records for various development/recruiting programs
• Maintain data and report on craft evaluation results
• Conduct interviews or pre-employment screenings
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientations and drug screens

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation skills for career fairs, school visits, and community outreach events.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, candidate logs, tracking sheets, and dispatch documentation.
• Ability to facilitate sensitive conversations related to attendance, performance history, and work expectations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with candidates of diverse backgrounds, experience levels, and communication styles.
• Proactive, high-energy, action mindset focused on building long-term talent pipelines
• Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred
• Strong strategic skills to enable the development of people strategies
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present findings at a high level

• Proficiency in ATS platforms, recruitment dashboards, and workforce tracking tools (e.g., Workday, internal manpower tracking systems)
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus