Mechanical Category Lead

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
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All In
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• 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.

The Category Lead, Mechanical owns the Mechanical and Plumbing (MP) systems category where integration of labor, materials, and prefab is critical (e.g., air handling units, chillers, boilers, pumps, ductwork, piping systems, plumbing fixtures, controls). Focuses on system level optimization, rather than individual components, to support complex building and industrial projects.

• Category Strategy & Roadmap
  • Defines holistic strategies for major MEP systems (mechanical plants, distribution systems, plumbing systems, controls), including:
    • Establishes standardized system “families” and preferred solutions by market and building type.
    • 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.
• Spend & Market Intelligence
• Builds and maintains material taxonomy, spend views, and should cost models for major mechanical components.
• Tracks mechanical market conditions including lead times, air handling units, 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 including HVAC equipment, controls, specialty systems.
  • Strategic MEP subcontractors and integrators (design‑build/design‑assist).
  • Establishes partnering frameworks (e.g. framework agreements, preferred partner programs) emphasizing:
  • Standardization and repeatability
  • Early collaboration in design and precon
  • Alignment with prefab and logistics models