Spring 2027 Preconstruction Co-op in Charlotte, North Carolina at McKenney's Inc.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

JOB 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment. 

• No or limited exposure to physical risk; occasional jobsite visits may require climbing permanent and temporary stairs/ladders, passenger use of hoists, and navigating active construction areas.

• Light physical effort handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds may be required occasionally. 

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.