Workforce Coordinator

Kokosing ( is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors serving a broad spectrum of private and public clients with heavy civil/industrial construction projects such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. Workforce Development Coordinator This role supports company efforts to recruit, develop, and retain trade/craft professionals and reports to the Workforce Development Manager. Duties and Responsibilities Partner with operational leaders to understand workforce needs, analyze workforce forecasting data, and develop recruiting and retention strategies. Implement proactive recruiting strategies, including outreach campaigns, partnerships, and career opportunity communications. Conduct assessments to identify skills and training needs of the workforce. Work with hiring managers to develop and hire needed talent based on current and future workforce needs. Coordinate and facilitate workforce development programs designed to attract, develop, and retain craft and trade professionals. Build and maintain relationships with trade schools, technical colleges, workforce agencies, and community organizations to develop talent pipelines. Travel to operational sites to build relationships with field teams, understand workforce challenges, and support recruiting and workforce development initiatives. Represent the company at career fairs, community outreach events, workforce development initiatives, and industry-related recruiting events. Develop and maintain relationships with local unions for union-specific locations. Maintain recruiting and workforce development metrics, analyze program effectiveness, and provide reports and recommendations to leadership. Maintain data and report on craft evaluation results. Conduct interviews and pre-employment screenings. Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientations and drug screens. Education and Experience Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Workforce Development, or related field preferred. 2–5 years of recruiting, workforce development, talent acquisition, workforce planning, construction staffing, or related experience preferred. Experience in the aggregate or construction industry preferred. 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 establish and maintain strong partnerships with operational leaders, educational institutions, workforce agencies, and labor organizations. Ability to facilitate sensitive conversations related to attendance, performance history, and work expectations. Proactive, high-energy, action mindset focused on building long-term talent pipelines. Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong strategic skills to enable the development of people strategies. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical skills and 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kokosing Inc