Detailer III- Sheetmetal

Position Summary

The Detailer III plays a key role in supporting large-scale construction projects through advanced 3D modeling, MEP coordination, and the creation of detailed shop drawings for major mechanical systems. This position ensures accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration across design and construction teams by identifying and resolving design conflicts, maintaining organized project documentation, and upholding high-quality standards. Serving as technical lead, the Detailer provides guidance to less experienced team members while utilizing tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks to drive precision and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Position Details

• Provides advanced support on construction projects including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting and distribution of shop drawings, RFI’s and other construction project documentation
• Creates advanced shop drawings for major mechanical systems in major construction projects
• Equipment room layout and detail drawings
• Maintains a protocol of documents in such a way that information can be retrieved and understood by others
• Achieves reduced time/costs related to potential errors of clash detection
• Provides MEP coordination
• Provides advanced 3D modeling using BIM
• Attends and participates in construction and other meetings as required.
• Collaborates with design and build team to eliminate construction errors due to design flaws
• Serves as lead to less experienced Detailers
• Delegates work as needed
• Provides coaching and performance feedback

Qualifications

• High School or G.E.D. required
• Completed a trade apprentice program or equivalent
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
• Strong understanding of craft
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
• Current knowledge of HVAC, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
• Attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate projects
• Ability to train less experienced Detailers
• Ability to direct the workflow of less experienced Detailers
• Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD experience

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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