Detailer III - Sheetmetal - Remote

Job Title: Detailer III - Sheetmetal - Remote

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $40 - $52 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 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 sheet metal 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 a technical lead, the Detailer III 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. 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

Create advanced shop drawings for major mechanical sheet metal systems on major construction projects

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

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 advanced 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

Serve as lead to less experienced Detailers

Delegate work as needed

Provide coaching and performance feedback

Required Background

High School diploma or G.E.D. required

Completed a trade apprentice program or equivalent minimum 4 years of experience

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, and AutoCAD experience

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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