Summer 2027 Co-op Midwest

Kokosing; Carnegie (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kokosing, a leading general contractor, offers a Co-op Program for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters. You will work with full-time construction professionals, receive a mentor, and gain hands-on exposure to various roles while contributing to real projects across Kokosing units.

The program aims to prepare you for full-time employment in the industry, with structured guidance, project tasks, and learning in areas such as project management, surveying, safety, and field operations during your term.

Qualifications

• Student seeking co-op in Spring/Summer/Fall; eager to learn under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project tasks under supervision; learn various construction roles and site processes.
• Work with mentors to understand project scopes and safety protocols.
• Contribute to completion of quality projects and participate in the Co-op Capstone Event.

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 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/wastewater facilities, 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 a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

Co-op Program at Kokosing

We are looking for students interested in a co-op experience for the Spring, Summer or Fall semesters. We are actively training the next group of leaders and need skilled team members who reflect our core values and culture of safety.

As a Co-op, you will be working with Full Time construction professionals as they provide guidance and share their expertise on various tasks. The objective of our program is to prepare you for full time employment in one of the various roles within the industry. You will have specific project responsibilities and daily activities assigned to you that will enable you to experience our industry firsthand. Supervisors and project staff will structure your work efforts to help you learn about your area of interest while you contribute directly to the completion of a quality project. Additionally, you will be assigned a mentor for any questions or support you may need during your co-op.

Upon completion of each summer term, Kokosing will host the Co-op Capstone Event. Each co-op will present on the culmination of their learning and experiences during the term. This event also provides co-ops the opportunity to meet senior level management and includes some fun, interactive activities that showcase various aspects of the construction and engineering industry.

Co-op Opportunities And Placement

We have opportunities within all business units of Kokosing (Kokosing Construction, Kokosing Industrial, McGraw Kokosing, Integrity Kokosing, Olen/Area Aggregate, Kokosing Materials, Kokosing Inc.) in multiple locations across the Midwest (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and West Virginia) and Mid-Atlantic (Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia, North Carolina).

These Opportunities Include

• Heavy Highway
• Heavy Civil
• Heavy Industrial
• Project Management
• Project Engineering
• Safety Specialist
• Surveying
• Estimating
• Marine Work
• Project Design & Procurement
• Business Development
• Support Operations
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Heavy Equipment Repair

We also have opportunities within various regions to offer field/trade experience, where you work in a laborer role as part of the construction crew. Kokosing believes these experiences are essential to the understanding of how the organization operates.

When possible, we work to accommodate your geographical preferences. Final placements will be made based on project availability and what will provide the most valuable experience for you. Depending on the distance from residence to your assigned location, a housing stipend for relocation or a mileage reimbursement for commuting may be provided.

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.