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
Working as part of a team, the Candidate will utilize Fabrication CADmep/Navisworks software to support the fabrication and installation of mechanical and plumbing systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial construction projects. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with good communication skills and able to work well with others to meet deadlines and accomplish goals.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Skillfully working in AutoCAD 2016 with Fabrication CADmep.
- Knowledge of Navisworks 3D coordinated projects is a plus; including maintaining multiple models, creating views, accurate object placement, and UCS manipulation.
- Coordinating and consulting with other team members to resolve problems.
- Attending coordination meetings with the customer and other trade contractors to provide information concerning mechanical and plumbing drawings.
- Setting up new CAD drawings and maintaining file directory structure for projects.
- Working with CAD manager and technical design staff to prepare drawing documentation.
- Publishing, posting, and managing drawing sets.
- Maintaining drawing revisions.
- Adding insight and making recommendations to add efficiencies and value to the BIM process.
- Self-check own work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
- One year in the following: drafting; AutoCAD; Navisworks or Similar; MS Word, Outlook, & Excel
- Construction RFI processes
Bonus experience:
- Fabrication CADmep
- Knowledge and understanding of plumbing code and mechanical systems
- Submittal drawing process
- Generation of spool drawings for piping prefabrication
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.