Strategic Mechanical Category Lead

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

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a Category Lead, Mechanical to own the MP systems strategy across megaprojects. You will drive standardization, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration with design, prefab, and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mechanical systems with procurement, strong leadership, and data analytics to optimize margin, performance, and lifecycle costs across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical systems with category management, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
• 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

• Defines holistic strategies for major MEP systems and standardized system families.
• Evaluates make-vs-buy and prefab vs field-build decisions in concert with Prefab and Design Phase teams.
• Aligns with Self-Perform Mechanical, National Water, mission critical / healthcare, and national MEP leadership.
• Builds and maintains 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, controls pricing, standards, codes, tariffs.
• Builds TCO models reflecting equipment, installation, commissioning, lifecycle energy/maintenance.
• Tracks OEM and integrator landscapes and partners with subs.
• Co-leads sourcing events with Strategic Sourcing for OEMs and subcontractors; establishes partnering frameworks.
• Owns SRM for strategic mechanical suppliers and ensures warranty, commissioning, and support.
• Leads risk assessments for long lead items and defines mitigation and alternate OEMs.

Skills

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Contracting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

CPSM or PMP preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Phoenix is seeking a Category Lead, Mechanical to own the MP systems strategy across megaprojects. You will drive standardization, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration with design, prefab, and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mechanical systems with procurement, strong leadership, and data analytics to optimize margin, performance, and lifecycle costs across projects.