Kyle Kavanaugh
Manhattan,IL
Summary
Seasoned Ironworker and Union Leader with over 15 years of experience in structural steel erection, team supervision, and safety compliance. I am known for mentoring apprentices, leading complex projects, and fostering growth both on the job site and in youth athletics. Trusted for sound decision-making, technical expertise, and community leadership.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer
Ironworkers Local 444 Training Center
Joliet, IL
09.2015 - Current
- Participate in policy and strategy meetings
- Approve budgets and major expenditures
- Oversee financial health and audits
- Represent member concerns and grievances
- Assist with discipline and wage allocation decisions
- Executive Board Member (2017 – Present)
- Trustee (2015 – 2017)
- Reviewed and approved death benefits
- Ensured proper audits and financial reviews
- Delegate
- Elected to attend the 44th Ironworker International Convention
General Foreman
Imperial Construction Association
Joliet, IL
07.2010 - Current
- Lead job-specific tasks and project completion
- Ensure safety for teams of 2–15 Journeyman and Apprentice Ironworkers
- Assign daily duties and oversee performance
Journeyman Ironworker
Testa Steel Constructors, Inc.
Channahon, IL
09.2007 - 01.2010
- Fabricated steel from stock materials
- Rigged, erected, and installed structural components
Education
International Ironworker Instructor Trainer Program - undefined
Ann Arbor, MI01.2025
Ironworkers Local 444 Apprenticeship Training Program - undefined
Joliet, IL01.2009
Diploma - undefined
Lincoln-Way Central High School
New Lenox, IL01.2006
Skills
- Structural steel erection for buildings, towers, and bridges
- Crane, hoist, and welding equipment operation (OSHA-compliant)
- Blueprint and specification interpretation
- Safe work practices at elevated heights
- Trade tool operation and maintenance
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Crisis response and decision-making
- Coaching and athlete development (football & baseball)
- Financial guidance and peer mentorship
Certification
- Scaffold User
- Qualified Signalman’s Course
- Qualified Rigger
- OSHA Subpart R
- OSHA 10 Hour
- Ironworker’s National WCP A1
- First Aid & CPR
- HAZMAT 40 Hour
Coaching Experience
- New Lenox Jr. Warriors Football — Coach 2023–Present
- Cangelosi Sparks Baseball — Coach 2024–Present
Additional Materials
Course History & Certifications — Attached
Timeline
Officer
Ironworkers Local 444 Training Center
09.2015 - Current
General Foreman
Imperial Construction Association
07.2010 - Current
Journeyman Ironworker
Testa Steel Constructors, Inc.
09.2007 - 01.2010
International Ironworker Instructor Trainer Program - undefined
Ironworkers Local 444 Apprenticeship Training Program - undefined
Diploma - undefined
Lincoln-Way Central High School