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

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