Job description
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
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.