Detailer I

Job Title: Detailer I

Rec #: 5230

Location: San Antonio TX

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $24.00 hourly

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nations largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC plumbing piping sheet metal and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers hospitals life sciences facilities and high-rise commercial buildings earning a reputation for safety precision and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills share knowledge and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Detailer I supports construction projects through the creation coordination and management of shop drawings BIM modeling and MEP systems. Working under the direction of more experienced detailers the role produces basic shop drawings maintains organized project documentation and assists with clash detection and MEP coordination.

This is an entry point into the detailing career path. The Detailer I collaborates with design and build teams participates in construction and project meetings and builds proficiency in Navisworks Revit and AutoCAD while contributing to project efficiency and accuracy.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides basic support on construction projects including receiving logging tracking expediting and distribution of shop drawings and other construction project documentation.
2. Creates basic shop drawings.
3. Maintains a protocol of documents in such a way that information can be retrieved and understood by others.
4. Achieves reduced time/costs related to potential errors of clash detection.
5. Provides MEP coordination.
6. Provides basic 3D modeling using BIM.
7. Attends and participates in construction and other meetings as required.
8. Collaborates with design and build team to eliminate construction errors due to design flaws.

Required Background

1. High School or GED and 2 years of detailing experience or currently enrolled in trade apprenticeship program
2. Basic verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to write edit and proofread content.
4. Basic understanding of craft
5. Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
6. Current knowledge of HVAC Plumbing Piping Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
7. Attention to detail
8. Basic knowledge of applicable AEC BIM CAD software (Navisworks Revit AutoCAD)

Compensation & Perks

1. Competitive salary based on experience
2. 401(k) plan with company match
3. Medical dental and vision insurance
4. Annual bonus program based on performance achievement and company profitability
5. Term life AD&D and voluntary life insurance
6. Disability income protection insurance
7. Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
8. Paid parental leave
9. Paid holidays vacation and personal time
10. Training and professional development opportunities
11. Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
12. Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles