Summer 2027 Construction Project Management Co-op

McKenney's, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney's is seeking a Co-op student to join the team from day one, with training and impactful tasks that contribute to project success. You will support estimating and operations, collaborate with vendors, and assist the Field Foreman with scheduling and site logistics.

A top performer may gain opportunities to manage projects under aPM's guidance. McKenney's has a long history of developing Co-ops into industry leaders; many senior leaders started in the Co-op program.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or related).
• Must complete at least three full-time alternating Co-op rotations before graduation.
• Summer, Spring and Fall rotations are planned as part of the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in managing mechanical, plumbing, and controls construction from start to finish using Revit, Bluebeam, Procore and BIM 360.
• Coordinate with vendors to schedule and procure materials and equipment for construction projects.
• Regularly update project cost expenditures and budgets for ongoing projects.
• Plan with Project Managers and Field Foreman to meet major schedule milestones with field crews onsite.
• Assist in the preconstruction phase by gathering quotes, performing take-offs, and helping assemble estimates.
• Assist in obtaining permits, submittals, and other documentation for projects.
• Survey project sites to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and production values.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Co-op program enrollment (Mechanical/Industrial Eng, Construction Management or related)

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Procore

BIM 360

Job description

Introduction

McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.

Overview

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 roledependson the Co-op’sinitiative and teamwork. A successful Co-opwill support estimating and operations, collaborate with vendors and subcontractors,andsupport the Field Foreman with customer needs through scheduling and sitelogisticsmanagement. A top achieving Co-opmay gain the opportunity to manage projects from start to finish under a Project Manager’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Project Managersto manage the mechanical, plumbing, and/orcontrolsconstruction of projects from start to finish—utilizingsoftware, such as Revit, Bluebeam, Procore,andBIM 360.

• Coordinate with vendors to schedule andprocurematerials and equipmentpurchasesfor construction projects.

• Regularlyupdate andproject cost expenditures for the project’s budgets.

• Plan with Project Managers and Field Foreman to hit major schedule milestones with the field crews onsite.

• Assistin the preconstruction phase of projects:gather quotes, perform take-offs, and help assemble estimates.

• Assistin obtaining necessary permits, submittals, and other documentationfor projects.

• Regularly survey project sites for adherence to McKenney’s safety, quality, and production values.

• Take onadditionalresponsibilitieseach rotationwhile managing priorities.

Requirements

Education andExperience:

• 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 atleastthree full-timealternatingCo-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full courseload while working, which may delay graduation.

• 1stRotation:Summer2027

• 2ndRotation: Spring2028

• 3rdRotation: Fall 2028

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communicatoracross a diverse group of people (PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.).

• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as within a team.

• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.

• Excellent problem-solving ability.

• Attention to detail while completing multiple or repetitive tasks with a high sense of urgency.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

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

• No orlimited 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.