Senior Mechanical Systems & Sourcing Lead

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Category Lead, Mechanical to own the MP systems category across large projects. You will define strategy, manage spend, and lead sourcing for HVAC, plumbing, and controls, aligning with design, prefab, and field teams.

The role emphasizes system-level optimization, supplier relationships, and risk management to drive standardization and lifecycle cost savings on complex construction programs. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical systems and equipment, with category management experience, procurement, or strategic sourcing management
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and contract management
• Experience implementing sourcing technology and analytics tools
• CPSM, PMP, or similar certification preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Deep technical knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing and category management within mechanical systems
• Ability to bridge engineering, construction, prefabrication, and procurement perspectives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data, total cost of ownership, should-cost models, and supplier performance metrics
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values: Genuine, We, Not I and All In

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Roadmap: Defines holistic strategies for major MEP systems (mechanical plants, distribution systems, plumbing systems, controls) including standardized system families and preferred solutions.
• Aligns with SelfPerform Mechanical, National Water, mission critical / healthcare, and national MEP leadership.
• Spend & Market Intelligence: Builds material taxonomy, spend views, and should cost models for major mechanical components.
• Tracks mechanical market conditions including lead times, AHUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, ductwork, piping systems, plumbing fixtures, controls pricing, standards, codes, tariffs, and informs early buy down opportunities.
• Builds TCO models that reflect equipment + piping/duct + installation + commissioning + lifecycle energy/maintenance.
• Tracks OEM and integrator landscapes, including design assist partners and MEP subs capable of supporting national or regional programs.
• Sourcing & Contracting: Co-leads sourcing events with Strategic Sourcing for key MEP OEMs and subcontractors; establishes partnering frameworks emphasizing standardization and early collaboration.
• Supplier & Risk Management: Owns SRM for strategic mechanical suppliers, ensuring capacity and prioritization for megaprojects; robust warranty, commissioning, and technical support.
• Leads risk assessments for long lead / critical items and defines mitigation including alternate OEMs and standardization.
• Identifies high risk MEP scopes and design sourcing and contracting to address capacity and performance guarantees.
• Governance, Standards & Playbooks: Develops and maintains Mechanical Category Playbook and ensures integration with VDC, design standards, and prefab assemblies.
• Partners with 02S Solutions Integration to embed mechanical procurement workflows in project intake and margin planning.
• Key Interfaces: Internal and External collaboration across multiple teams and OEMs.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Data analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering / Supply Chain / Business

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Category Lead, Mechanical to own the MP systems category across large projects. You will define strategy, manage spend, and lead sourcing for HVAC, plumbing, and controls, aligning with design, prefab, and field teams.

The role emphasizes system-level optimization, supplier relationships, and risk management to drive standardization and lifecycle cost savings on complex construction programs. Strong analytical and leadership skills are essential.