Summer 2027 Co-op Mid-Atlantic

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors, serving a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public sectors. Our services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. With over 75 years of experience, Kokosing attracts top technical talent by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. We generate over $2.8 billion in annual sales and are committed to building a winning team.

About the role

The Co-op Program at Kokosing is designed to provide practical construction industry experience, the chance to work on value-added projects, connect with a mentor in your field of study, and network with senior leaders, team members, and other co-ops. We are looking for students interested in a co-op experience for the Spring, Summer, or Fall semesters. This program actively trains the next generation of leaders, seeking skilled team members who reflect our core values and culture of safety.

About Our College Co-op Program

As a Co-op, you will work alongside full-time construction professionals who provide guidance and share their expertise on various tasks. The program prepares you for full-time employment in one of the many roles within the industry. You will have specific project responsibilities and daily activities that allow you to experience the industry firsthand. Supervisors and project staff will structure your work to help you learn about your area of interest while contributing directly to the completion of a quality project. A mentor will be assigned to support you throughout your co-op.

Upon completion of each summer term, Kokosing hosts the Co-op Capstone Event, where co-ops present their learning and experiences. This event also provides opportunities to meet senior-level management and participate in interactive activities showcasing various aspects of the construction and engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Work with full-time construction professionals on value-added projects.
• Complete specific project responsibilities and daily activities assigned by supervisors.
• Contribute directly to the completion of quality projects while learning about your area of interest.
• Participate in the Co-op Capstone Event, presenting your experiences and learning outcomes.

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).

• 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 offer field/trade experience opportunities, where you work in a laborer role as part of the construction crew. Kokosing believes these experiences are essential to understanding how the organization operates. When possible, we accommodate geographical preferences. Final placements are based on project availability and what will provide the most valuable experience for you.

Depending on the distance from your residence to the assigned location, a housing stipend for relocation or mileage reimbursement for commuting may be provided.