Fall 2026 Preconstruction Co-op

McKenney's Inc. • Charlotte, NC

7d

About The Position

As a Co-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-op will 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 top achieving 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.

Requirements

• Candidates must be enrolled in a Co-op program at an accredited engineering school majoring in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related degree.
• Candidates must complete at least two full-time, alternating or sequential Co-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full courseload while working, which may delay graduation.
• 1st Rotation: Fall 2026
• 2nd Rotation: Summer 2027
• 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 to problem solve, think innovatively, and use available time effectively.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees