Spring 2027 Preconstruction Co-op

McKenney's, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney's, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is offering a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Co-op. You will join the Preconstruction team from day one, assisting estimators and sales engineers and working with vendors to prepare quotes.

You will gain hands-on experience reviewing drawings, developing estimates, and creating labor/material reports using FastPIPE, FastDUCT, and Bluebeam. Two rotations are planned for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school majoring in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related degree.
• Must complete two full-time, alternating or sequential Co-op rotations before graduation.
• Rotation schedule: 1st Rotation Spring 2027; 2nd Rotation 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.
• With Preconstruction team—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.
• Foster relationships with profit centers and represent the Preconstruction department.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Detail-focused

Multitasking

Prioritization

Communication

Problem solving

Innovative thinking

Education

Co-op program in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

FastPIPE

FastDUCT

Bluebeam

Job description

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.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

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.