Building Services Co-op: Mechanical & Project Lead

McKenney's, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney's, Inc. is seeking a Co-op in Charlotte, NC to support mechanical, plumbing and building automation projects. You will work with Account Coordinators and Account Managers to drive projects from kickoff to completion.

The role emphasizes initiative, teamwork, and on-the-job training, with rotations through real projects and exposure to field and drafting staff. This program has a strong history of advancing Co-op participants into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Must enroll in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Must complete at least two full-time alternating Co-op rotations before graduation (1st Rotation Fall 2026; 2nd Rotation Summer 2027).
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and detail-focused.
• Productive in fast-paced environments with strong multitasking skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload efficiently.
• Effective communicator across diverse teams, including PMs, drafting, field staff, and fabrication shops.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing mechanical, plumbing and/or building automation service and retrofit work, utilizing software such as Salesforce.
• Coordinate with vendors to schedule and procure major material and equipment purchases.
• Regularly update scheduling for project work over the course of the week.
• Review project drawings and jobsites to develop estimates and proposals under guidance.
• Obtain, review, and provide submittals for various projects with Account Managers.
• Regularly lead meetings to schedule labor and review the weekly labor calendar.
• Survey project sites for adherence to safety, quality, and productivity values.
• Obtain permits and schedule inspections for ongoing projects.
• Support Account Managers daily in performing various tasks for multiple projects and service jobs.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Detail-focused

Education

Enroll in accredited engineering program (Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or related)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

McKenney's, Inc. is seeking a Co-op in Charlotte, NC to support mechanical, plumbing and building automation projects. You will work with Account Coordinators and Account Managers to drive projects from kickoff to completion.

The role emphasizes initiative, teamwork, and on-the-job training, with rotations through real projects and exposure to field and drafting staff. This program has a strong history of advancing Co-op participants into leadership roles.