Fall 2024 Construction Project Management Intern
McKenney's
- Atlanta, GA
- Training
- Full-time
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with business management experience with a focus in construction or engineering and 1-2 years of project management experience overseeing technicians working with mechanical systems.
- If no degree, minimum 5+ years internal experience working with plumbing, piping, or HVAC systems in office or the field.
- Must have PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, Web-enabled applications, and database software.
- Work alongside Project Managers to manage the mechanical and plumbing construction of projects from start to finish
- Coordinate with vendors to schedule and procure materials and equipment purchases for the construction project
- Regularly update and project cost expenditures for the projects’ budgets
- Assist Project Managers and Field Foreman in planning to hit major schedule milestones with the field crews onsite
- Regularly survey project sites for adherence to McKenney’s safety, quality, and productivity values
- Assist in the preconstruction phase of projects by gathering quotes, performing take-offs, and helping assemble estimates
- Assist in obtaining necessary permits for projects
- Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group, (including PMs, drafting, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.)
- A genuine passion for building and construction
- Ability to work well as part of 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
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed while managing priorities
- Work involves moderate exposure to elements, such as hot/cold temperatures, dirt, dust, and loud noises.
- The work environment involves some exposure to construction-related hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Light physical effort. Requires handling average-weight objects up to 25 pounds and some standing or walking.
- Work requires local travel to job sites and customer locations.