OMAHA, NE — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. promotes Jim Francois to the position of Project Director, based in the company’s Omaha, Nebraska, office.

In his new role, Francois leads onsite construction teams on a wide range of McCarthy building projects spanning the health care, education, and science & technology sectors.

Since joining McCarthy as a Project Manager in 2018, Francois has overseen numerous building expansion and renovation assignments across the region. His recent project leadership experience includes the Elliott Equipment Company headquarters and manufacturing facility, the new Buena Vista High School and Beveridge Middle School for Omaha Public Schools, the CHI Health Infusion Lab, and Nebraska Medical Center’s Olson Center for Women’s Health renovation.

Francois’ current projects include the Durham Science Center and Roskens Hall STEM TRAIL Center renovation at the University of Nebraska Omaha, and the new Administration Tower and parking garage at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

“Jim is a highly skilled project leader with a strong track record of building trusting relationships with team members while delivering exceptional construction outcomes,” said McCarthy Senior Vice President and Business Unit Leader Ryan Sawall.

Francois earned a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering technology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.