Project Management Co-Op

MLC is a global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. The Project Management Co-Op supports capital projects, plant improvements, major outages, and maintenance initiatives by assisting with planning, budgeting, engineering reviews, construction oversight, project tracking, reporting, and systems improvement.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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

Benefits:

• Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
• Great development and advancement opportunities
• Real-world experience supporting capital projects, plant improvements, and maintenance initiatives
• Opportunities to develop skills in project management and execution, capital project planning, engineering design review, construction management, cost estimating, vendor and contractor management, communication, safety compliance, data management, and systems improvement