Project Manager - MEP

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an on-site MEP Project Manager to lead the field team and drive safety, budget, and quality across the MEP scope of healthcare, commercial, and other major projects.

You will coordinate with project leadership, oversee subcontractors, manage schedules, and mentor MEP staff while upholding McCarthy’s culture and core values of integrity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM or Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with $50M+ healthcare, commercial, laboratory, higher education, aviation, mission critical construction.
• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing experience is strongly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of MEP construction principles and practices is required.
• Experience leading project teams and managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP portion of projects on site and ensure safety, financial performance, and team development.
• Coordinate with Project Director, Estimating, and Superintendent on contract status, site logistics, and cost reporting.
• Oversee pay requests, monitor labor, and review material and equipment needs.
• Mentor MEP staff and implement safety and EEO programs.
• Develop relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and owners aligned with McCarthy values.

Skills

MEP principles

Project leadership

Cost control

Team mentoring

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 MEP Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and the MEP team development on site. The MEP Project Manager will lead the project team in the MEP portions of the project. This position is responsible for providing effective leadership to the MEP 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 McCarthy/Owner contract
• 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
• Review and approve material and equipment needs
• Assist Estimating in bidding projects
• Implement applicable safety, EEO and Affinity 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
• Training and mentoring MEP team
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affine Action Programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with $50M+ in healthcare, commercial, laboratory, higher education, aviation, mission critical construction required
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing experience is strongly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of MEP construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts and subcontractors
• Experience leading successful project team, 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.