Project Management Co-Op

MLC•Sainte Genevieve, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Management Co-Op, you'll gain real-world experience while supporting capital projects, plant improvements, and maintenance initiatives that directly impact plant performance and operational success. Students will have opportunities to develop skills in project management and execution, capital project planning and justification, engineering design review and interpretation, construction management and field coordination, cost estimating and budget tracking, vendor and contractor management, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance teams, professional presentation, reporting, and communication skills, industrial safety and environmental compliance, and data management and systems improvement. The Project Management Co-Op supports Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Finance teams by assisting with capital spending, plant improvement projects, major outages, and maintenance initiatives across MLC facilities. This role provides hands-on exposure to project lifecycle management, from feasibility studies and planning through execution and closeout.

Requirements

Sophomore standing or higher pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing, mining, and chemical processing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following all safety and environmental requirements

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or project experience involving material handling systems, construction, manufacturing, or industrial operations
Experience reviewing technical drawings, engineering calculations, and project plans
Knowledge of project management principles and capital project execution
Interest in manufacturing, mining, construction, or heavy industrial environments
Experience with cost estimating, scheduling, or engineering project coordination
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Assist with capital project planning, budgeting, and feasibility studies
Support project justification efforts by evaluating costs, benefits, and operational impacts
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, timelines, and success metrics
Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, and project specifications
Assist in developing scopes of work, cost estimates, bid packages, and contractor evaluations
Track project schedules, budgets, and progress to ensure successful project execution
Participate in construction oversight activities and help ensure compliance with MLC engineering and safety standards
Support communication and coordination among Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Purchasing, Environmental Affairs, and other departments
Assist with project reporting, documentation, and closeout activities
Support kiln shutdown planning and execution activities as assigned
Maintain project records and documentation for future operational and maintenance use
Help improve existing databases and information management systems while identifying opportunities to develop new tools and processes