JOIN THE LAWSON MECHANICAL team
Family owned and operated since 1947, Lawson Mechanical Contractors takes pride in having assembled one of the best teams of craftsmen in our trade.
We are committed to serving our clients with attention towards INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, SAFETY, AND quality
But, we can’t achieve that level of excellence without our employees, to whom we owe our success. This is why we would like to offer you the opportunity to help us sustain our history of success through a challenging, fulfilling, and profitable career with Lawson Mechanical Contractors.
Every team member plays an integral role in completing our high-profile, award-winning, one-of-a-kind projects. Lawson Mechanical is one of Northern California’s largest, most comprehensive and well-respected design-build mechanical companies. We encourage every team member to contribute their insights and innovations, and we offer countless opportunities for growth. In fact, many of our team members have been with us for several decades, having worked their way up into management and supervisory roles.
AT LAWSON MECHANICAL, YOU'LL FIND:
A growing workforce.
Our team includes project managers, project engineers, estimators, mechanical engineers, draftsmen, HVAC service technicians, piping, plumbing and sheet metal tradesmen, accounting, and administrative support.
Promotion from within.
Your career path can lead you anywhere within our organization—competitive bidding, negotiations, design-build environment, pre-construction planning, project management, construction finance, or leadership positions.
Generous benefits.
We offer competitive salaries, medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, and long-term career opportunities.
Union affiliations.
Lawson enjoys a productive relationship with its labor partners and is affiliated with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union, Sheet Metal Workers International Association, and Northern California District Council of Laborers.
Diversity.
We value diversity, as it allows us to better reflect the communities in which we live, work, and build. Every career opportunity is open to qualified candidates based solely on job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
State-of-the-art facilities.
We are committed to your continued growth as a professional, and support that with the most up-to-date facilities you’ll find in the industry.
Social responsibility.
We care about more than the bottom line. Our corporate responsibility is far more than just contributing to charity—it’s a core component of our business model.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Lawson Mechanical Contractors (LMC) is a premier Sacramento Design/Build HVAC, plumbing, and piping mechanical contractor. We are looking to add a talented Mechanical Engineer to our design/build engineering and pre-construction team. Our team works on a wide range of interesting projects in Northern California and the Central Valley.
In the design/build environment, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects from the initial concept through completion and commissioning. You will work alongside dynamic and seasoned teams that estimate, coordinate, manage, and build projects together collaboratively.
Our project range includes educational, medical, performing arts, institutional, hospitality, and commercial buildings. Many of the projects we are involved in include sustainable design and achieve green certifications such as LEED, Net Zero Energy, and Well Building.
Talent goals for this role:
- A minimum of 5 years engineering experience working on HVAC, plumbing, and piping design for commercial, institutional, or industrial projects
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- California Mechanical Professional Engineering Registration (P.E.) or Engineer In Training (E.I.T) certification, working towards P.E.
- Knowledge of state and local building codes
- Knowledge of California Title 24
- LEED Accreditation or strong knowledge of LEED requirements
- Experience working in collaborative and progressive project delivery processes including design/build and design/assist
Responsibilities:
- HVAC/plumbing/piping systems sizing, selection, and layout
- Building load calculations and energy modeling
- Development of construction drawings using 2D drafting and 3D modeling
- Coordination of mechanical systems with other trades
Preferred Software Experience:
- CDS Trace 700 - Building Load Calculations and Energy Modeling
- EnergyPro – Building Energy Modeling
- AutoCAD – 2D Drafting
- Revit – 3D Mechanical Systems Modeling
- Microsoft office including Word and Excel
Why you should apply: In addition to a competitive salary, LMC offers medical, dental, and life insurance. We have a 401(k) retirement plan that includes an employer match. Along with paid holidays, we offer a vacation plan and sick leave. We also offer a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan.
LMC is proud to an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
The Piping Estimator works directly with the Special Projects team to evaluate plumbing and piping opportunities, provide takeoffs, estimates and proposals. Lawson Special Projects Division specializes in quick response, quick deliverable projects with fast duration construction schedules. This position requires an excellent ability to multi-task by estimating multiple various sized projects, from small Service Projects to large Special Projects. The Piping Estimator supports the project management team on multiple fast moving projects by providing small takeoffs for change orders.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
General Duties:
- Evaluating new piping opportunities to identify target projects.
- Attend production meetings to update the project team on status of future and past bids.
- Create detailed takeoff’s using Quickpen Software.
- Generate accurate estimates and finalize piping proposals.
Estimating Duties Include (but are not limited to):
- Identify target opportunities by review incoming invitations to bid in detail.
- Reach out to Facilities and General Contractors to canvas for new projects in the planning phase.
- Maintenance of customer relationships with each new potential opportunity. Excellent follow through when selecting or passing on opportunities.
- Attending project walks and performing initial investigation of field conditions.
- Ability to work closely with engineering team to provide solutions and value engineering options.
- Download contract documents for review including plans, specifications and associated documents.
- Send contract documents to all required vendors for pricing.
- Take off piping and equipment for entry into quickpen and submission to vendors for quotes.
- Review and vet all vendor proposals for accuracy and adherence to the contract documents. Constant follow-up until bids are received.
- Follow-up with customer after bid is submitted.
- Ability to negotiate and close projects.
REQUIRED ABILITY/SKILL:
- 4+ years’ experience in HVAC Piping and the Construction Industry.
- Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
- Understanding of conceptual estimating and HVAC systems.
- Competent with various software programs such as Word, Excel, Quickpen and Outlook. Bluebeam and a plus.
- Adept at conducting research, gathering and organizing information from multiple sources.
- Skill to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a quick response environment.
- Outstanding time management skills are essential.
- Exceptional customer service skills, high level of patience and professionalism are required.
- Strong written and oral communication abilities.
- Professional, ethical, team player with eagerness to learn and grow with the division.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, estimating or equivalent experience a plus but not required.
The Project Engineer position is an entry point for a career in project management. Primary responsibility is to assist project managers in successfully coordinating projects using the necessary labor, equipment, materials, tools, engineering, and subcontracted services
General Description:
One to three years’ experience as a construction project engineer assisting a project manager in executing commercial or industrial construction projects.
Must have good understanding of the construction process as it relates to RFIs, submittals, change orders, scheduling, etc.
Project Engineer duties include:
- Supporting field labor in the prosecution of its work.
- Estimating, preparing, and pricing change orders.
- Writing subcontracts and purchase order agreements.
- Coordinating and managing subcontractors, designer/consultants, and vendors.
- Managing the submittal process.
- Updating project schedules.
- Updating project job cost.
- Tracking manpower and labor productivity.
- Managing project startup, commissioning, and turnover.
Requirements – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of HVAC systems.
- Effective prioritization and execution of tasks in a high pressure environment.
- Some knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and pricing.
- Ability to react to changes in the project environment to ensure and to protect project profitability.
- Ability to regularly interact with peers, customers, and management.
- Foster and maintain a positive team environment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word and Bluebeam.
- CAD/BIM Modeling program knowledge a plus.
- Four year college degree or enrollment in four year program preferred.
- Candidates must be able to, with or without reasonable accommodations, perform the following duties:
- Read and interpret technical documents, including CAD drawings, spreadsheets, schedules, submittals, etc.
- Work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for several hours a day.
- Visit construction projects and navigate uneven terrain; use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and construction elevators; maneuver in and around pipe work and ductwork; safely work in close proximity to construction materials and equipment.
General Description:
Five years’ experience as a successful project manager for a mechanical contractor (HVAC and/or plumbing.)
Must have excellent understanding of mechanical and plumbing systems that are typical to medium to large size commercial and institutional projects.
Project Manager Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Ensuring that project delivery complies with Contract Documents.
- Being able to forecast and manage labor, material, supplier, and subcontractor costs.
- Tracking manpower and labor productivity
- Negotiating subcontracts and purchase order agreements
- Coordinating and managing subcontractors, designer/consultants, and vendors.
- Oversight of CAD/CAM/BIM processes
- Generation, submission, and incorporation of RFIs
- Pricing, preparing, and negotiating change orders.
- Developing, reviewing, and producing approvable submittals.
- Creating and updating the project schedule.
- Managing project startup, commissioning, and turnover.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in strategic planning and risk management
- Ability to read and understand Contract Documents including: contract drawings, specifications, purchase orders, contracts, etc.
- Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost controls, and pricing
- Ability to react to changes in the project environment to ensure and to protect project profitability
- Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
- Ability to regularly interact with peers, customers, and management
- Foster and maintain a positive team environment
- Ability to bring projects to successful completion within budget
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook and Bluebeam
- CAD/BIM Modeling program knowledge a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- 4 year college degree preferred
- Candidates must be able to, with or without reasonable accommodations, perform the following duties:
- Read and interpret technical documents, including CAD drawings, spreadsheets, schedules, submittals, etc.
- Work at a computer terminal with mouse and keyboard for several hours a day.
- Visit construction projects and navigate uneven terrain; use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and construction elevators; maneuver in and around pipe work and ductwork; safely work in close proximity to construction materials and equipment.