Detailer I

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Wellness resources

Employee ownership

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an entry-level Detailing Assistant to support shop drawings, BIM modeling, and MEP coordination on construction projects in Houston. You will join a collaborative team and help ensure accuracy and timeliness of project documentation.

Responsibilities include logging and distributing drawings, creating basic shop drawings, and attending meetings with design and build teams to minimize design-related errors.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and 0-2 years of detailing experience.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage shop drawings and BIM models.
• Provide basic support and distribution of project documentation.
• Coordinate MEP systems and clash detection improvements.
• Attend meetings and support cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Basic communication

Attention to detail

Reading construction docs

Team collaboration

Education

High School or GED

Enrollment in trade apprenticeship

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

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.

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.

Position Details

• 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
• Attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of applicable AEC, BIM, CAD software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD)

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits—including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions—are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement.

In addition to union-provided benefits, employees may have access to company-sponsored programs such as:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways
• Wellness resources and employee support programs

Please note that specific benefits and eligibility may vary based on union affiliation, location, and the terms of the applicable CBA.

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, we are excited to welcome you.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

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.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).