Careers

A Training Culture

Learning is a Core Value at McCarthy. Being better builders means we must always be seeking new and better ways to do our jobs.
On our projects. In our offices. Through our relationships. Our companywide focus on providing timely and relevant training and education offerings supports this effort. As an employee-owned company, our success is derived directly from the combined success of our owner-employees.
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The McCarthy BUILD U training and education program provides the platform to help each employee achieve his or her personal best. A complete curriculum offers a diverse array of learning opportunities. The program rests on the philosophy that each of us has a plan for our personal development, and McCarthy is committed to helping us get there. In 2008, McCarthy employees received an average of 52 hours per employee—far superior to the national average for construction companies.

Offering opportunities for personal and professional growth for all of our employees is more than just lip service.  Our employee-owners expect and insist upon these opportunities.  And with the next generation of McCarthy leaders developing now, our company's future success depends on it.

No matter where you are in your career, we offer a wide array of educational opportunities to put you on the path to success.

Core tenets of Build U include:

  • A commitment to start training and development on day one
  • A belief that EVERY employee, from the CEO down, is a trainer who has knowledge to share
  • A focus on blended training vehicles, including instructor-led programs, self-paced computer-based training, hands-on experience simulations and on-the-job training
  • A well-defined development path for every employee, regardless of position
  • A development philosophy based on the notion of a two-way street. We'll provide every tool and opportunity for learning, but at the end of the day, it is up to each employee to take control of your career and development

Specific training opportunities available at McCarthy include:

  • New Employee Orientation
  • Superintendent training
  • Advanced Superintendent training
  • Project Manager training
  • Advanced Project Manager training
  • Project Director training
  • General Foreman training
  • Estimator training
  • Scheduler training
  • Project Engineer training
  • Leadership training courses
  • Team skills training courses
  • Twice a year all-employee meetings on company performance
  • Continuous, formal safety training
  • Comprehensive "lessons learned" and CSI directory on company Intranet

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