HVAC

Plumbing and HVAC construction takes a wide range of people, skills and experience working together. Field crews are at the heart of the work, bringing plans to life and building the systems that serve homes and communities every day.

Supporting that work are teams across design, estimating, purchasing, operations, safety, fleet, warehouse, accounting, human resources and other departments. Each plays a different role in helping projects and the business move forward.

For anyone considering a career in construction, the industry offers many different paths, whether your strengths are hands-on, technical, operational, administrative or somewhere in between.

Field Operations

Field crews are at the center of plumbing and HVAC construction. Depending on the type of work being performed, these teams may include apprentices, installers, foremen, superintendents and other field leadership positions.

Many construction careers begin in the field, where employees gain hands-on experience and learn how systems are installed, how jobsites operate and how different trades work alongside one another.

Field experience can also lead to leadership opportunities as employees build their technical knowledge and understanding of construction.

Design and Engineering Support

Long before installation begins, design teams work with construction plans and project requirements to help prepare plumbing and HVAC systems for the field.

These positions may involve design software, plan review, coordination and other technical skills. For people interested in construction who also enjoy technology, problem solving and detailed planning, design offers another path into the industry.

Estimating and Sales

Estimating teams review plans, specifications, materials and other project information to help determine what will be required for a potential project.

Sales and business development professionals work closely with builders, general contractors and other industry partners while identifying upcoming opportunities and maintaining business relationships.

These positions combine construction knowledge with communication, organization and attention to detail.

Purchasing and Warehouse Operations

Construction projects require a significant amount of material, equipment and coordination.

Purchasing teams work with vendors and internal departments to manage the materials needed for projects. Warehouse employees receive, organize and prepare materials and equipment before they are sent into the field.

These roles are an important part of the logistics involved in supporting construction operations.

Fleet and Equipment

Construction companies often operate large fleets of vehicles, tools and equipment.

Fleet and equipment teams manage company vehicles, maintenance and other resources used by employees in the field. These positions can be a good fit for individuals with mechanical knowledge, organizational skills or experience working with vehicles and equipment.

Safety

Safety professionals support training, jobsite awareness, safety procedures and regulatory requirements throughout the organization.

Construction safety careers may include a combination of field visits, employee training, documentation and working with operations teams to identify potential hazards.

Business and Administrative Careers

Like any large organization, construction companies also rely on professionals in accounting, payroll, human resources, information technology, customer service, marketing and administration.

These departments do not install plumbing or HVAC systems, but they are still part of the construction industry and provide career opportunities for people with many different backgrounds.

A Career Path for Many Different Skill Sets

One of the things that makes construction unique is the variety of careers available within the same industry.

Some employees enjoy working with their hands. Others prefer technology, numbers, logistics, leadership or working directly with people. Plumbing and HVAC construction brings all of those skill sets together.

At 20/20 Plumbing & Heating, those career paths are spread across seven divisions serving Southern California and Southern Nevada. The company is 100 percent employee owned, so every employee has a direct stake in the work the company performs.

For anyone considering a career in the trades, it is worth looking beyond the jobsite. There may be more opportunities in construction than you realize.