Detailing Manager

Allied Steel Buildings is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Detailing Manager to lead our detailing department globally. The ideal candidate will oversee the end-to-end detailing lifecycle for pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) and structural steel projects. This pivotal role requires expert management of Primary Structure Secondary Structure and Sheeting & Trim detailing packages.

As the Detailing Manager you will drive the BIM workflow utilizing Tekla Structures to ensure precision in modeling and seamless integration with Strumis for fabrication management. You will act as the bridge between Engineering Design and Fabrication ensuring high-quality shop drawings and efficient data transfer to production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Department Leadership & Management

• Manage mentor and evaluate a team of direct in-house employees and contract professionals (Detailers and Checkers) fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  

• Lead and schedule the detailing team ensuring all projects meet strict deadlines and quality standards.
  

• Manage the production of complete detailing packages including anchor bolt plans erection drawings and shop drawings for Primary Secondary and Sheeting/Trim components.
  

• Lead departmental initiatives for Continuous Improvement implementing and maintaining detailing procedures aligned with ISO 9001 quality standards.
  

• Conduct root-cause analysis on detailing errors to update standards and prevent recurrence.
  

• Implement and enforce QA/QC procedures to minimize field errors and back charges.
  

2. Technical Execution (BIM & Tekla)

• Act as the technical authority for Tekla Structures ensuring the correct use of custom components templates and interoperability settings.
  

• Oversee the generation of precise fabrication packages including shop drawings erection drawings and BOMs for primary/secondary steel and complete sheeting/trim systems.
  

3. Coordination & Fabrication Support

• Collaborate closely with Structural Engineers to resolve design clashes or constructability issues prior to fabrication.
  

• Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure detailing output aligns with shop capabilities and machinery constraints.
  

• On-Site Troubleshooting: Maintain an active presence on the shop floor to resolve fabrication inquiries clashes or drawing interpretations immediately ("in situ").
  

• Coordinate directly with Project Managers and Customers to manage RFI (Request for Information) processes and revision controls.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or Associates degree in a related technical field or equivalent technical experience in the Metal Building Industry.
  

• Experience:
  

• 15 years of experience in Steel Detailing (PEMB preferred).
  

• Proven experience managing or leading teams of detailers.
  

• Technical Proficiency:
  

• Tekla Structures: Advanced/Expert level (API knowledge is a plus).
  

• Strumis: Solid understanding of fabrication information management.
  

• BIM/IFC: Knowledge of BIM workflows and data exchange.
  

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Metal Building Systems (PEMB) AISC standards and steel fabrication processes.
  

• Core Competencies:
  

• Deep knowledge of Primary Secondary and Sheeting & Trim detailing.
  

• Strong problem-solving skills for shop-floor fabrication issues.
  

• Fluency in English (Bilingual Spanish/English is highly valued).
  

• Languages: English. Spanish is a strong plus given the international nature of the industry.
  

• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel between 30-40% of the time between our detailing offices (USA Mexico Panama Colombia Spain).
  

Preferred Experience

• Certifications (preferred but not required):
  

• NISD (National Institute of Steel Detailing) Certification (Class 1 or 2).
  

• Tekla Certified Professional.
  

• Quality Systems: Familiarity with ISO 9001 audits or similar quality programs documentation and process optimization.
  

• Industry Focus: Previous experience specifically within the Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) industry.
  

• Proven track record detailing complex projects involving Sheeting & Trim (roofing wall panels flashing gutters) in addition to structural steel.
  

• Experience troubleshooting fabrication issues directly related to detailing output
  

• Previous experience working with off-shore detailing teams or managing remote coordinators (if applicable).