McDonnel Construction Careers: Benefits, Growth & Opportunities

Build Your Future with McDonnel Group

At McDonnel Group, we don’t just build structures; we build careers worth having.
Every project, every partnership, and every team member contributes to something lasting: stronger communities, stronger relationships, and stronger futures.

When you join McDonnel, you’re not just taking a job. You’re joining a company committed to guiding you with transparent processes, open-minded leaders, and a culture that prioritizes safety, well-being, and long-term growth.

Because here, your career is a project worth building.

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A Foundation of Safety and Trust

Withover 5,800 consecutive safe days and an EMR consistently below the industry average, our safety culture speaks for itself. Our core philosophy is simple:

Everyone goes home safely, every day.

That same discipline drives how we support your career: structure when you need clarity, mentorship when you need guidance, and a team invested in your professional and personal success.

Career Pathing & Leadership Development

At McDonnel, performance is our foundation — and potential is something we actively build.

We provide the training, tools, and real-world experience needed to grow a thriving career in construction management.

Career Pathing

Our career pathing framework helps team members understand how their current role connects to future opportunities. You’ll always know what success looks like and what you’re working toward.

Leadership Development for All

Leadership isn’t limited to titles. We offer pathways for everyone to grow:

  • McDonnel University: Custom, interactive training built in-house, rooted in departmental playbooks and the McDonnel Proven Process.
  • WorkRamp Learning Management System: Curated learning experiences tailored to different learning styles, from video to hands-on to step-by-step modules.
  • Leadership Book Club: Open to all team members for leadership development.
  • Professional Learning Opportunities: Company-sponsored programs, such as FMI and Turner University, as well as industry conferences, help strengthen technical and leadership skills.

Additional Growth Opportunities

  • Cross-disciplinary learning and project exposure
  • Approachable, growth-oriented leadership
  • Supportive culture with low turnover
  • Opportunities to shape best practices and internal playbooks

High-Quality, Customizable Benefits

Supporting Your Health, Your Life, and Your Future

Our career pathing framework helps team members understand how their current role connects to future opportunities. You’ll always know what success looks like and what you’re working toward.

Supporting Your Health, Your Life, and Your Future

  • A complete benefits package is available quickly after hire (eligible on the first day of the following month)
  • Four medical plan options with generous employer contributions
  • Dental & vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and/or dependent care)
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, AD&D, and Cancer policies
  • On-site fitness centers in Metairie and Houston
  • Access to a Credit Union through TMG employment

Financial & Future Planning

  • 401(k) with 4% company match, eligible after only 90 days
  • Personalized financial advising for all team members through Raymond James

Time Off & Life Enhancements

  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Floating Holidays for more flexibility
  • Annual School Supply Program
  • Annual TMG Store Coupon ($75 value) for clothing & accessories of your choice

Career Pathing: Your Roadmap to Success at McDonnel Group

  • Founded: 2000
  • Headquarters: New Orleans, LA
  • Additional Office: Houston, TX
  • Markets Served: Gulf Coast
  • Market Sectors: Industrial, Healthcare, Hospitality & Multifamily, Historical Preservation, Commercial & Retail, Municipal, Education & Institutional
  • Annual Revenue: $150M+
  • Bonding Capacity: $150M per project
  • Safety Performance: 5,800+ Safe Days
  • Financial Performance: Best in Class
  • Professional Affiliations: ABC Pelican, CSI, LCIA, USGBC

Voices from Our Team

  • Great people. Great processes. Great pay. Always striving to be the best.
  • A goal-oriented, team and family-oriented environment that promotes project and personal excellence.
  • It’s a place where you feel valued, challenged, and supported. The culture is collaborative, and there’s a real opportunity to learn and grow.
  • The people, the training, and the work. They give you what you need to succeed and have the people and resources to do so. If I have a question about anything, there are plenty of people to ask to get the information I need.
  • Great people and hard work are recognized and rewarded.
  • The friendliness, professionalism, open-mindedness, and ability to coordinate from everyone allow me to enjoy every day that I work here. I am also constantly challenged and, in turn, learning so much every day.
  • The McDonnel group highly values employees and emphasizes career growth.
  • McDonnel has been the best employer that I have ever had in my 26 years in the industry.
  • Great people, supportive leadership, and real opportunities to grow. Leadership invests in employees, helping them to advance and grow in their careers.
  • Having a leadership team and a President who truly cares for the employees. Everyone can achieve fulfillment and success with the mentorship and opportunities available here.

High-Quality, Customizable Benefits

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Donations for Second Harvest Food Bank, showcasing organized food items and water bottles for community support, reflecting McDonnel's commitment to employee engagement and social responsibility.
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What to Expect During the Hiring Process

We believe candidates should feel informed, respected, and supported throughout the entire process. Our multi-step interview process enables you to meet the people you’ll work with, learn about our culture, and gain a clear understanding of expectations.
You’ll typically meet with:

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Hiring Manager
  • Leadership team members

We value transparency, and we want you to feel confident that McDonnel is the right place for you.

Current Openings

If you don’t see a role that fits right now, we still encourage you to connect with us. Opportunities open often, and we’re always looking for talented team members who share our values.

Current Openings

If you don’t see a role that fits right now, we still encourage you to connect with us. Opportunities open often, and we’re always looking for talented team members who share our values.

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