Detailer II - Sheetmetal - Remote

Job Title: Detailer II - Sheetmetal - Remote

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27.00 - $40.00 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 II supports construction projects through the creation, coordination, and management of sheet metal and duct shop drawings, BIM modeling, and MEP systems. The role produces shop drawings for sheet metal systems, equipment room layouts, and detail drawings, and maintains project documentation so information can be retrieved and understood across the project team.

Building on foundational detailing experience, the Detailer II provides MEP coordination and 3D modeling using BIM, helps reduce the time and cost tied to clash detection, and collaborates with design and build teams to eliminate construction errors caused by design flaws. This is a remote role.

This role may be filled at varying levels based on the candidate's skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Final title, level, and compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process and will be aligned with internal equity and external market benchmarks.

Core Responsibilities

Provide support on construction projects, including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting, and distributing shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction project documentation

Create shop drawings for sheet metal and duct systems on construction projects

Develop equipment, room layout, and detail drawings

Maintain a protocol of documents so information can be retrieved and understood by others

Reduce time and costs related to potential errors through clash detection

Provide MEP coordination

Provide 3D modeling using BIM

Attend and participate in construction and other meetings as required

Collaborate with design and build teams to eliminate construction errors due to design flaws

Required Background

High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 2 years of related detailing experience, or completed trade apprentice program

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to write, edit, and proofread content

Good understanding of craft

Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents

Current knowledge of HVAC, sheet metal, and duct trades and field installation methods

Attention to detail

Ability to coordinate projects

Knowledge of applicable AEC, BIM, and 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 VDC and leadership roles

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