Job Description
Job Title: Detailer I - Plumbing & Piping - Remote
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18 - $26 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 plumbing and piping 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. 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 basic support on construction projects, including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting, and distributing shop drawings and other construction project documentation
- Create basic plumbing and piping shop 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 basic 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 0 years of detailing experience, or currently enrolled in a 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, 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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