Skilled Trade Craft Team Member

Kokosing, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking skilled craft professionals for the New Lock at the Soo Project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This $1 billion construction project offers experienced tradespeople an opportunity to contribute significantly while advancing their careers in a dynamic environment.

Positions available include General Foreman, Concrete Worker, and Ironworker. A minimum of five years' experience in heavy civil construction and required certifications are essential for all roles.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in heavy civil and industrial construction.
• Rigging and signaling certifications and experience are a plus.
• OSHA 10-hour certification or higher is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews and coordinate daily activities as a General Foreman.
• Perform concrete placement and finishing tasks as a Concrete Worker.
• Support material handling and tool setup as a General Laborer.
• Install rebar and structural steel as an Ironworker.

Skills

Heavy civil and industrial construction experience

Rigging and signaling certifications

OSHA 10-hour certification

Job description

Job Description

Kokosing is a large general contractor with over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce. The New Lock at the Soo Project, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is a $1 billion, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers‑supported project scheduled to complete in 2029.

Summary

We are looking for skilled craft professionals to join our team at the New Lock at the Soo Project. This critical infrastructure effort offers experienced tradespeople an opportunity to contribute to a major construction project while advancing their careers in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Roles

• General Foreman – Lead crews, coordinate daily activities, ensure productivity and safety, communicate with superintendents and project managers, read and interpret drawings, manage materials, and plan work sequences.
• Carpentry / Formwork Installation – Layout, measure, cut, form, and assemble concrete formwork for temporary and permanent structures such as walls, slabs, and foundations.
• Concrete Work – Perform concrete placement, vibration, screeding, finishing, curing, and quality control for both horizontal and vertical applications.
• General Labor – Support housekeeping, material handling, tool and equipment setup, traffic control, and assistance to skilled trades as needed.
• Ironwork / Rebar Installation – Place and secure rebar or structural steel, read shop drawings, and follow lift plans.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in heavy civil and industrial construction.
• Rigging and signaling certifications and experience are a plus.
• OSHA 10‑hour certification or higher is required.

Union Trade Partners

• Carpenters Local 1510 – www.hammer9.com
• Electricians IBEW 906 – www.ibew906.org
• Laborers LiUNA 1329 – www.liunalocal1329.org
• Ironworkers Local 8 – www.iwl8.org

Physical Demands

The role requires standing, walking, handling and using hands, reaching, talking, and hearing. Tasks include climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must lift or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and moderate to loud noise is possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.