Summer Preconstruction Co-op
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Estimator, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineering
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 topachieving
Co-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.
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.
With Preconstructionteam-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 the Preconstructiondepartment.
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 sequential
Co-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full course load while working, which may delay graduation.
1stRotation:
Summer
2027
2ndRotation:
Spring
2028
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.
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.
No or limited exposure to physical risk; occasional jobsite visitsmayrequire climbing permanent 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.
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