Detailer I

Southland Industries, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Training and development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Texas is seeking a detailer to support construction projects through shop drawings, BIM modeling, and MEP coordination.

You will collaborate across teams, create basic drawings, maintain documentation, and help reduce clashes and errors through careful review and field implementation. This role offers growth within a 100% employee-owned company with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 0-2 years of detailing experience or enrollment in a trade apprenticeship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write, edit, and proofread content.
• Basic understanding of craft and construction documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal trades and field installation methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shop drawings and project documentation.
• Create basic shop drawings and 3D BIM models.
• Coordinate with design/build teams to reduce construction errors.
• Attend meetings and participate in coordination across disciplines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Editing/proofreading

Reading construction drawings

Basic craft understanding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Supports construction projects through the creation, coordination, and management of shop drawings, BIM modeling, and MEP systems. Collaborates across teams, contributes to project efficiency and accuracy.

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and 0-2 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
• Basic knowledge of applicable AEC, BIM, CAD software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD)

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, 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/professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, join our dynamic team.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.