Industries Served
Build with a Partner Who Builds the Right Way
McGrath & Associates believes that strong projects begin with strong partnerships. For over four decades, we have worked side-by-side with trusted subcontractors to provide our clients with safe, high-quality results across commercial, energy, industrial, healthcare, and pharmaceutical markets. We are continually seeking experienced, safety-focused, and commercially qualified subcontractors who are committed to collaboration, integrity, and excellence. If you share our values, we invite you to apply to join our network of trade partners.
Why Work with McGrath & Associates
Subcontractors choose to work with McGrath & Associates because we treat our partners the same way we treat our clients – fairly, honestly, and respectfully. We understand that subcontractors are critical to project success, and we work hard to support them every step of the way. When you work with us, you can expect:
- Transparent Project Communication: Our teams maintain open lines of communication from pre-bid through project completion, ensuring clear expectations, coordinated schedules, and timely updates.
- On-Time Payments: We are diligent about paying our subcontractors on time, every time, which is one of the reasons subcontractors consistently rank McGrath & Associates among the top general contractors in the Midwest.
- Safety-First Job Sites: Our proactive safety approach ensures that every team on our job sites works within a safe, well-managed environment. Subcontractors partner with us because they trust our leadership, planning, communication, and commitment to zero incidents.
- Long-Term Partnerships: McGrath & Associates is known for accountability, reliability, and fairness. Many subcontractors continue to work with us for decades because they understand that we value high-quality workmanship and treat our partners with respect.
- Experienced Leadership: Our seasoned project managers and superintendents, many of which have more than 20 years of experience, help subcontractors succeed by efficiently coordinating work and resolving issues before they escalate into bigger problems.
- Focus on High-Quality Execution: We set a standard that enhances every trade and team member on site. Subcontractors who take pride in their work thrive with McGrath & Associates.
What We Look for in a Subcontractor
We are always looking for partners who can meet the demands of commercial and industrial construction as well as those who can perform at the level required for highly regulated and technically complex environments.
Subcontractors should be:
- Commercial/industrial focused
- Safety-driven, with documented safety programs and a strong record
- Experienced in complex or specialized areas
- Reliable, communicative, and responsive
- Properly licensed, insured, and bonded
- Committed to quality workmanship
We collaborate with a variety of trades, including:
- Electrical
- Mechnical
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Steel and miscellaneous metals
- Concrete
- Site work and excavation
- Specialty equipment vendors
- Specialized lab, pharmaceutical, and industrial contractors
- Plus many others that support commercial, industrial, healthcare, and pharmaceutical work
Requirements for Subcontractors
To ensure that the teams we partner with share our commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism, all subcontractors must complete our Prequalification Form, which evaluates:
- OSHA and EMR safety performance
- Safety programs and training records
- Relevant licenses
- Insurance and bonding
- Certifications
- Project experience and references
- Specialized expertise related to healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, and energy environments
*OR Insert list of McGrath’s specific requirements*
How to Apply
If you are a qualified commercial or industrial subcontractor looking to build a long-term, high-quality partnership, we want to hear from you.
Contact us to become a McGrath & Associates Subcontractors.