About the job Detailer I - Sheetmetal
Job Title: Detailer I - Sheetmetal
Rec #: 5166
Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.00 - $24.00 hourly
Company Introduction
This opportunity is with one of the nation's 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 sheet metal 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
- Provides basic support on construction projects including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting and distribution of shop drawings, and other construction project documentation.
- Creates basic shop 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 basic 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.
Required Background
- High School or GED and 2 years of detailing experience or currently enrolled in trade apprenticeship program
- Basic verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
- Basic understanding of craft
- Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
- Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
- Attention to detail
- Basic knowledge of applicable AEC, BIM, CAD software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD)
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D, 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 and professional development opportunities
- Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles