Spring 2027 Automation & Controls Project Management Co-op

McKenney's Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney's Inc. invites you to join its co-op program, gaining hands-on experience from day one. You will receive training and perform meaningful tasks that support projects across preconstruction to closeout.

As a co-op, your initiative and teamwork will be key, coordinating with Project Managers, vendors, and field crews to manage materials, schedule, safety, and budget. Top performers may take on increased responsibilities under mentorship.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited engineering co-op program.
• Three full-time, alternating co-op rotations prior to graduation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to support controls projects from initiation through final closeout.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment with vendors and suppliers.
• Assist with project cost tracking and provide updates on budget performance.
• Plan with Project Managers and Field Team Leaders to hit schedule milestones on site.
• Survey project sites for adherence to safety, quality, and productivity values.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Engineering co-op program enrollment

Engineering majors: Mechanical, Electrical, CS, Construction Management

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a co-op, you will be part of the team from day one and given training and tasks that are important and impactful to our projects' success.

Success in this role depends on the Co-op's initiative and teamwork skills. A successful Co-op will support projects from preconstruction through closeout, collaborating with Project Managers, vendors, and field teams to coordinate materials, manage logistics, and uphold safety, quality, and budget standards. Top achieving Co-ops may take on increased responsibilities and ownership of projects under guidance.

McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their evolution into industry leaders. Many of our current senior leaders began their journey in the Co-op program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to support controls projects from initiation through final closeout.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment by working directly with vendors and suppliers.
• Assist with project cost tracking and provide regular updates on budget performance.
• Plan with Project Managers and Field Team Leaders to hit schedule milestones with the field teams onsite.
• Routinely survey project sites for adherence to McKenney's safety, quality, and productivity values.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Students must be enrolled in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school majoring in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, or a related degree.

Candidates must be able to complete at least three full-time, alternating Co-op rotations prior to their graduation and should avoid a full courseload while working, which may delay graduation.

• 1st Rotation: Spring2027
• 2nd Rotation: Fall 2027
• 3rd Rotation: Summer2028

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to use time productively.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Maintain a strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication across multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Project Managers, field staff, drafting, and shops).

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
• No or limited exposure to physical risk; occasional jobsite visits may require climbing permanent and temporary stairs/ladders, passenger use of hoists, and navigating active construction areas.
• Light physical effort handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds may be required occasionally.

Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely.

McKenney's is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney's is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.