Detailing Manager - PEMB/Tekla

Red Dot Corp; Athens, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Dot Corp. is seeking a Detailing Manager to own technical execution from sale through final issue. You will maintain the Live Scope as the single source of truth for each project, directing detailing, supporting design teams, and ensuring production-ready output.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep PEMB expertise, problem-solving, and strong communication to drive accuracy and quality across shop drawings, E-sheets, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Extensive PEMB detailing experience.
• Proficient in Tekla Structures for PEMB detailing.
• Ability to read architectural and structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review sales scopes for accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Develop and maintain the Live Scope throughout the project.
• Produce clarifying 2D drawings, including foundation plans, sections, elevations.
• Identify and resolve technical conflicts and omissions.
• Process change orders and keep documentation aligned with scope.
• Lead detailing teams with technical direction and QC.
• Perform final QC prior to job issue.
• Coordinate with Sales, PM, Design, Detailing, and Shop teams.

Skills

PEMB detailing

2D drafting

Reading drawings

Quality control

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

BricsCAD

Job description

The Detailing Manager owns the technical execution of each project from sale through final job issue. This role develops and maintains the Live Scope (the single source of truth for each project ) while directing the detailing process, supporting design and detailing teams, performing final QC, and ensuring all shippers, shop drawings, and E-sheets accurately reflect the approved scope.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role for an experienced pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) professional who can solve problems, make decisions, and ensure projects are accurate, complete, and production-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Review sales scopes for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.
• Develop and maintain the Live Scope throughout the project.
• Produce clarifying 2D drawings, including foundation plans, sections, and elevations, as needed.
• Identify and resolve technical conflicts, omissions, and inconsistencies.
• Process change orders and ensure project documentation remains aligned with the approved scope.
• Serve as the primary technical authority throughout the detailing process.
• Lead regular Tekla Structures model reviews and provide technical direction and corrective guidance to detailing teams.
• Perform final Quality Control prior to job issue.
• Issue accurate and complete shippers, shop drawings, and E-sheets.
• Partner with Sales, Project Management, Design, Detailing, and Shop teams to ensure a smooth transition from sale through production.
• Identify recurring issues and help improve detailing standards, processes, and quality.

What You Bring

• Significant experience with pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB), metal building systems, structural steel, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of PEMB systems, construction, and detailing practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures, specifically for PEMB detailing and model review.
• Strong 2D drafting skills using AutoCAD or BricsCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong understanding of constructability, fabrication, and erection requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify issues before they become problems.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and documentation skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.