Summer 2027 Building Services Division Co-op

McKenney's Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

McKenney's Inc. seeks a Co-op student in Charlotte, NC, to join project teams from day one with hands-on training and meaningful tasks.

You will work with Account Coordinators and Account Managers to drive project success through your third term, contributing to various mechanical/plumbing projects and safety initiatives. The role emphasizes initiative, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration, with rotations planned Summer 2027 and Spring 2028 as part of a long-standing Co-op program that

Qualifications

• Must enroll in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree.
• Must complete at least two full-time alternating Co-op rotations before graduation; rotation names/dates provided.
• Strong teamwork and initiative required to drive project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing mechanical, plumbing, and/or building automation service and retrofit work, using Salesforce.
• Coordinate with vendors to schedule and procure major material and equipment purchases.
• Regularly update scheduling for project work over 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.
• Lead meetings to schedule labor and review weekly labor calendar.
• Survey sites for safety, quality, and productivity compliance.
• Obtain permits and schedule inspections for ongoing projects.
• Support Account Managers with tasks across multiple projects, including POs, sketches, take-offs, and closeout docs.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Detail-focused

Effective communicator

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Construction Management

Related degree

Tools

Salesforce

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 impactfulto our projects' success. Success in this role depends on the Co-op's initiative and teamwork skills. A successful Co-op will work with AccountCoordinators and Account Managers to see a project through completion by the end of their third term. McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their evolution into industry leaders. Manyof our current senior leaders began their journey in the Co-op program.

JOB 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 McKenney's 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 including generating POs, making sketches and as-builts, performing take-offs, and developing closeout documentation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Candidates must be able to enroll in a Co-op program at anaccredited engineering school majoring in Mechanical orIndustrial Engineering, Construction Management, or arelated degree.
• Candidates must complete at least two full-time alternatingCo-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a fullcourseload while working, which may delay graduation.
  • 1stRotation:Summer 2027
  • 2ndRotation:Spring 2028

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 diverseteams, including PMs, drafting, field staff, and fabrication shops.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates who can work three or more full-time semesters.

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.