About The Company
McCabe's Mechanical is a well-established fabrication and mechanical services company supporting the food processing industry since 1998. They design, build, install, and maintain custom equipment - primarily conveyor systems and mechanical infrastructure - inside poultry and food processing plants. The business has been built on reputation and word-of-mouth and is now positioned for significant growth as part of a larger platform. In simple terms: They keep food processing plants running - building, installing, and fixing the equipment that drives production.
The Opportunity
McCabe's is hiring a Technical Project Manager to play a critical role in both project execution and revenue generation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll manage projects end-to-end - from initial customer interaction and estimating through installation and completion - while also helping drive new business.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimating & Sales Engineering
- Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, and customer walkthroughs
- Review layouts, specs, and production lines to define scope
- Estimate labor, materials, and timelines for projects
- Develop pricing and create customer proposals
- Support customer discussions, answer technical questions, and help close work
- Ensure estimates align with target margins and profitability goals
- Project Management / Execution
- Manage projects from order through final installation
- Coordinate:
- Engineering/design resources
- Materials and equipment
- Fabrication schedules
- Field labor and crews
- Oversee field execution, including installations and shutdown work
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers
- Handle project documentation, permitting, and change orders
What You Bring
Must-Have
- Experience in fabrication, conveyors, material handling, or food processing equipment
- Background in project management, field execution, or installations
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints / technical drawings
- Comfortable working directly with customers and field teams
- Willingness to travel (~50%) for projects and site visits
- Open to a hybrid role (project management + sales)
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred
- Experience in poultry, beef, pork, or food processing industries
- Estimating / quoting experience
- Background with:
- Mechanical contractors
- Millwright services
- Food processing OEMs
- AutoCAD or design exposure
Team & Culture
- Small, tight-knit team with high visibility and accountability
- Fast-paced, hands-on environment - not a desk-only role
- Strong collaboration between shop, field, and customer teams
- Culture built on:
- Ownership
- Urgency
- Problem-solving
Location & Travel
- Ideal: Based near Georgetown, DE
- Travel required across the Eastern U.S. (OH to Southeast to Northeast)
Why This Role
- Join a company with a strong reputation and repeat customer base
- Be part of a business expected to grow 3-5x in the coming years
- High visibility and direct impact on projects and revenue
- Opportunity to own your work from start to finish