Spring 2027 Construction Project Management Co-op
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Engineering
Estimator, Site Manager, Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering -
Construction
Estimator, Site Manager, Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering
IntroductionMcKenney’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,and support 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.
Work alongside Project Managers to manage the mechanical, plumbing, and/orcontrolsconstruction of projects from start to finish—utilizing software, such as Revit, Bluebeam, Procore,andBIM 360.
Coordinate with vendors to schedule andprocurematerials and equipmentpurchasesfor construction projects.
Regularly update and project 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 documentation for projects.
Regularly survey project sites for adherence to McKenney’s safety, quality, and production values.
Take onadditionalresponsibilitieseach rotation while managing priorities.
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 atleastthree full-time alternating
Co-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full course load while working, which may delay graduation.
1stRotation:
Spring
2027
2ndRotation:
Fall
2027
3rdRotation:
Summer
2028
Effective communicator across 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 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.
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