Detailer III

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership share

Training and professional development

Career advancement pathways

Wellness resources and employeesupport

Job summary

Southland Industries in Houston is seeking an experienced Detailer/Foreman to support construction projects by creating shop drawings, BIM models, and coordinating MEP systems. You will collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and timely deliverables.

Responsibilities include logging and distributing drawings and RFIs, leading less experienced detailers, and guiding model development, with involvement in budget considerations and sign-off processes with the General Contractor.

Qualifications

• High School or GED with 4 years of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents.
• Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods.
• Proficiency with Navisworks, Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Create advanced shop drawings for mechanical systems in major construction projects.
• Develop equipment, room layout and detail drawings.
• Provide advanced 3D modeling using BIM and MEP coordination.
• Lead and mentor less experienced detailers on the team.
• Assist with design pull schedule to direct model development and meet deliverables.
• Support budget awareness and cost accountability.
• Participate in meetings with project teams to ensure a successful product.
• May lead final trade coordination and sign-off with the general contractor.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED + 4 years related experience

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 advanced support on construction projects including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting and distribution of shop drawings, RFI’s and other construction project documentation.
• Creates advanced shop drawings for mechanical systems in major construction projects.
• Creates equipment, room layout and detail 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 advanced 3D modeling using BIM.
• Participates in construction and other meetings as required, collaborates with project team to ensure a successful product.
• Serve as lead to less experienced team members and delegates work as needed.
• Assists with design pull schedule to direct the model development to meet deliverables.
• Assists with budget and cost accountability.
• May lead the final trade coordination and sign-off process in conjunction with the General Contractor.

Position Details

• Provides advanced support on construction projects including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting and distribution of shop drawings, RFI’s and other construction project documentation.
• Creates advanced shop drawings for mechanical systems in major construction projects.
• Creates equipment, room layout and detail 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 advanced 3D modeling using BIM.
• Participates in construction and other meetings as required, collaborates with project team to ensure a successful product.
• Serve as lead to less experienced team members and delegates work as needed.
• Assists with design pull schedule to direct the model development to meet deliverables.
• Assists with budget and cost accountability.
• May lead the final trade coordination and sign-off process in conjunction with the General Contractor.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and 4 years of related experience or trade apprentice program completion and 2 years of related field experience
• Field Foreman/General Foreman preferred
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
• Solid 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
• Ability to coordinate projects
• Ability to train less experienced Detailers
• Working 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,

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

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.

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