Fall 2025 Preconstruction Co-op
McKenney's Inc., voted one of Atlanta and Charlotte's BEST PLACES TO WORK, is seeking Engineering and Construction Management Majors who are interested in the construction industry. As an industry leading mechanical contractor, McKenney’s has specialized in HVAC and Plumbing construction throughout the greater Atlanta area for over 70 years. At McKenney’s our co-ops are an integral part of the success for our projects and the company, and we rely on and encourage their fresh ideas.
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 future projects' success. McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their growth into well rounded leaders. Much of our Executive Leadership team, Operations Managers, and senior leaders started in the Co-op program.
The responsibilities and job skills learned are primarily dependent upon the individual Co-op's drive, determination, and ability to learn and function on a multi-disciplinary project team. A typical day can range from processing project documents, analyzing the drawings of some of the biggest projects coming to Atlanta, notifying, and coordinating with internal and external partners, and assisting our sheet metal and piping estimators with material and labor take offs. 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. Experienced, successful Co-ops will have the opportunity to lead the entire bid process for a multi-million-dollar project, from the beginning stages to the final proposal, under the guidance a Sales Engineer. Our next job could be on your campus!
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Co-Ops will work hand in hand with various Estimators and Sales Engineers to assist in all phases of the bid process.
· Co-Ops will coordinate with external vendors and subcontractors to solicit major material and equipment quotes for various jobs.
· Co-Ops will regularly manage and organize construction documents.
· Co-Ops will work with the Preconstruction team to review project drawings and specifications to develop estimates and proposals.
· Co-Ops will use our software tools to produce labor and material reports
· Co-Ops will contribute to Preconstruction technology initiatives, including using RPA’s and capturing project data.
· Co-Ops will attend job site walks to track and measure estimate performance.
Candidates must be able to complete a minimum of 2 full-time, alternating co-op rotations in the office they are being hired for prior to their graduation. It is preferred to complete 3 rotations. (Fall 2025, Summer 2026, Spring 2027) Students must be enrolled in a co-op program at an accredited engineering school majoring in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS
· Self-motivated and team-orientated
· Ability to use time productively in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
· Must be a self-starter with ability to work well independently and as part of a team
· Maintain a strong attention to detail
· Ability to effectively communicate across a diverse group of people (PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.).
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.