McGrath & Associates: Experience You Can Build On
McGrath & Associates is a St. Louis-based general contracting, construction management, and architectural design firm recognized throughout the Midwest for excellence in complex and highly-regulated environments. We specialize in healthcare, industrial, energy, pharmaceutical, and commercial projects, combining self-perform capabilities, design-build expertise, and a zero-incident safety culture. Our company is ranked among the top 20 largest general contractors in St. Louis and has won “General Contractor of the Year” nine times by the American Subcontractors Association Midwest Council.
About
About McGrath & Associates
Founded in 1983, McGrath & Associates has grown from a small partnership into one of the Midwest’s most trusted employee-owned general contracting and construction management firms. Built on the belief that lasting relationships are the foundation of every successful project, we have earned a reputation for safety, quality, and reliability across some of the region’s most complex construction projects.
Today, our teams continue the legacy started by our founders, delivering innovative, client-focused solutions with honesty, collaboration, and superior craftsmanship. With a repeat client rate of over 80%, our success is measured not just by the buildings we complete but by the partnerships we continue to build year after year. Learn more about McGrath & Associates, from our history to our core commitments.
President’s Message
At McGrath & Associates, our success has always been rooted in people—our employees, our clients, and our partners. Since our founding, we have remained committed to building more than structures; we build trust through integrity, collaboration, and accountability.
As an employee-owned company, every project we take on reflects a shared responsibility to deliver quality work safely and thoughtfully. We approach each relationship with a long-term mindset, listening closely to our clients’ needs and working together to deliver solutions that stand the test of time.
I am proud of the culture we have built and the legacy we continue to grow. Thank you for placing your trust in McGrath & Associates. We look forward to building what’s next—together.
— President, McGrath & Associates
Team Success
At McGrath & Associates, our people are the foundation of our success. As a 100% employee-owned company, every executive, superintendent, estimator, architect, accountant, and project manager takes personal ownership in our work and in our clients’ satisfaction. This shared sense of pride and accountability strengthens our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality results. With decades of experience, long-term employee retention, and a culture built on collaboration, trust, and integrity, our team exemplifies what it means to build success together. Discover the principles and people who make McGrath & Associates different.
Safety
At McGrath & Associates, safety isn’t just a priority but a fundamental part of who we are. We take a proactive, cooperative approach to safety, working collaboratively with our employees, clients, and subcontractors to plan ahead, identify potential risks, and find safer ways to perform every task. Through comprehensive training, detailed site-specific planning, and daily engagement, we strive to achieve zero injuries each year.
This unwavering dedication has earned us recognition for safety excellence, with performance metrics that consistently exceed industry standards. Read more about our commitment to safety.
Team Success
McGrath & Associates is built on people who take pride in what they do and care about the clients and communities we serve. We know that exceptional work comes from a workplace that engages, motivates, and supports its people. Our culture emphasizes safety, integrity, and teamwork, creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Explore current career opportunities, and learn more about the workplace culture embodied by McGrath & Associates.