Spring 2027 Preconstruction Co-op

Mckenney; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney's is seeking a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering co-op in Charlotte, NC. You will join our preconstruction team from day one, receive training, and work on important projects that influence bid outcomes.

A successful Co-op will demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and the ability to estimate scopes of work, coordinate with vendors, and support operations during estimating and turnover. Many past Co-ops advance to leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree).
• Must complete at least two full-time, alternating or sequential Co-op rotations before graduation.
• Rotations: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist Estimators and Sales Engineers in all phases of the bid process.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to solicit material and equipment quotes.
• Manage and organize construction documents.
• Review project drawings and specs with Preconstruction to develop estimates and proposals.
• Use software tools (FastPIPE, FastDUCT, Bluebeam) to produce labor and materials reports.
• Support Preconstruction initiatives, including RPAs and data capture.
• Attend jobsite walks to track and measure estimate performance.
• Foster relationships with profit centers and represent the Preconstruction department.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Time management

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering Co-op program enrollment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As aCo-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-opwill learn how to estimate projects and scopes of work, work directly with vendors and subcontractors, and support our operations groups both during the estimating phases and after job turnover.A topachievingCo-op may lead a full multi-million-dollar bid with Sales Engineer 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

• Assist Estimators and Sales Engineers in all phases of the bid process.

• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors tosolicitmaterial and equipment quotes.

• Manage and organize construction documents.

• WithPreconstructionteam-review project drawings and specifications to develop estimates and proposals.

• Use our software tools(FastPIPE,FastDUCT, Bluebeam)to produce labor and materials reports.

• Support Preconstruction tech initiatives, including RPAs and data capture.

• Attend jobsite walks to track and measure estimate performance.

• Fosterrelationshipswith profit centersandrepresent thePreconstructiondepartment.

BASICQUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Candidates must be enrolled in aCo-op program at an accredited engineering school majoring in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related degree.

• Candidates must complete atleast two full-time,alternatingor sequentialCo-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full courseload while working, which may delay graduation.

• 1stRotation: Spring2027

• 2ndRotation: Fall2027

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.

• Ability toproblemsolve,think innovatively, and useavailabletime effectively.

WORKING CONDITIONSAND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.

• No or limited exposure to physical risk; occasional jobsite visitsmayrequire climbingpermanent and temporary stairs/ladders, passenger use of hoists,and navigatingactiveconstructionareas.

• Light physical effort handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds may berequiredoccasionally.

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.