Mechanical Project Manager

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead the mechanical team in the field, ensuring safety, financial performance, and timely project completion. The role requires strong leadership and deep knowledge of complex mechanical systems and installation practices.

The position involves coordinating with estimators, subcontractors, and project staff to manage costs, contracts, and schedules while upholding McCarthy's core values and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• 3+ years in complex mechanical and plumbing construction
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and installation methods
• Experience managing subcontracts and project teams

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical team on site to ensure safety and timely project completion.
• Develop cost control, procurement, and contract status reports.
• Coordinate with Estimating and Project Director on bids, budgets, and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety programs, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mechanical systems

Subcontract management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and the Mechanical team development on site. The Mechanical Project Manager will lead the project team in the Mechanical portions of the project. This position is responsible for providing effective leadership to the Mechanical project staff and ensuring quality and timely completion of the project.

Responsibilities

• Participate with Project Director and Estimating in development of a Project Chart of Accounts
• Develop detailed Project Contract status report
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Maintain thorough understanding of the contract and contract documents
• Oversee the pay request process
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
• Analyze and forecast quarterly Total Cost Projection reports
• Implement and monitor training of all staff personnel
• Monitor project labor and communicate upcoming scheduling needs
• Review and approve material, equipment, and rental needs
• Oversee material procurement process to facilitate project schedules
• Assist Estimating in bidding projects
• Implement applicable safety, EEO and Affinitve Action programs
• Lead the project’s quality process
• Develop, schedule and lead project close-out processes
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent McCarthy core values
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affinitve Action Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in highly complex mechanical and plumbing construction projects
• Advanced knowledge of complex mechanical systems and means/methods of installation
• Understands plumbing and mechanical code and installation practices
• Experienced dealing with and managing subcontracts
• Experience leading successful project teams, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS:

McCarthy's Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such a candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.