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Murray Company Mechanical Contractors

Builds mechanical systems for construction projects

Project Manager

Full-Time
$130k - $180k/yr+ Annual ESOP contribution + Discretionary cash bonus
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Santa Clara, CA, USA+1 moreMore locations: San Leandro, CA, USA
In PersonAnticipated travel to designated project sites in and around the greater Bay Area.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant focus is desired, or strong experience and understanding of industrial construction or engineering design concepts is required at minimum.
  • A minimum of 5–8 years of relevant experience working on diverse commercial and/or industrial piping projects.
  • Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance through understanding of corporate practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Must have sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital documents.
  • Must be able to climb ladders and access and egress trenches, attic spaces, and/or confined spaces.
  • Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
  • Must be able to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
  • Must be able to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.
Responsibilities
  • Meet with Executive Management, Estimating, Field Operations, and key stakeholders to define the scope of work and create a project execution plan, ensuring the safety of all staff.
  • Ensure the safety program is followed and safety culture is maximized by observing teams for safety deficiencies and suggesting safety priorities.
  • Set up pre-planning meetings and establish the project budget.
  • Set up a workable schedule for job cost control, labor, material, and equipment.
  • Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
  • Review the project with the Executive Management Team incrementally throughout the project from inception to completion.
  • Meet weekly with field staff.
  • Work with Purchasing on all equipment and material buyouts.
  • Manage all financial aspects of the contract and prepare a cost-to-complete report quarterly.
  • Prepare monthly billings for submission to the General Contractor or Owner.
  • Prepare and review monthly subcontractor billing.
  • Represent Murray Company in project meetings.
  • Assist in labor negotiations and strategy.
  • Document pending problems and advise management.
  • Assume all Project Engineer responsibilities in the absence of the Project Engineer.
  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by corporate management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with semiconductor and/or biopharma projects is a major plus.

About the company

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Murray Company Mechanical Contractors

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Murray Company designs and installs plumbing, heating, cooling and process piping systems for building owners and general contractors in the western United States. Its work spans hospitals, semiconductor plants and commercial buildings, where mechanical systems must fit both the building design and the owner's operating needs. The company earns revenue through construction projects, combining engineering and cost planning with shop fabrication, field installation and coordination with other building trades. It also builds underground utilities for water and wastewater infrastructure. Founded in 1913 and incorporated in 1956, Murray Company is headquartered in Cypress, California.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cypress, CA

Founded

1913

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What believers are saying

  • Murray's full-time Cypress Purchasing Agents get employee medical premiums fully paid, plus up to two-thirds of family premiums.
  • Murray gives employees authority over hazards: all staff are empowered to stop unsafe work.
  • Murray's full-time Newbury Park Assistant Project Manager role advertises $90,000-$115,000 annually, plus discretionary cash bonuses.

What critics are saying

  • Full-time Assistant Project Managers at Murray's Newbury Park office need ability to enter trenches, attics or confined spaces.
  • Murray's Cypress Purchasing Agent opening is full-time and excludes current or future visa sponsorship; permanent US work authorization required.
  • Murray's Summer 2027 Project Engineer internship in Cypress/Rancho Dominguez requires full-time availability: 40 hours/week for 10-12 consecutive weeks.

What makes Murray Company Mechanical Contractors unique

  • Murray keeps ownership with workers: active employees own all company stock through their retirement plan.
  • Murray's specialist fabrication includes a 20,000-square-foot cleanroom dedicated to biopharmaceutical and semiconductor projects.
  • Murray tracks weld quality: its fabrication systems map welds and trace materials for pipe assemblies.

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