Division 8 Detailer

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

401k / retirement plan

PTO / holiday schedule

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC is seeking an experienced Division 8 Detailer to produce accurate door, frame, and hardware shop drawings and schedules for commercial construction projects. This role ensures specifications are correctly interpreted and translated into buildable, code-compliant documentation before procurement and installation.

You will reference architectural plans, coordinate with estimators and project managers, manage submittals, and resolve discrepancies between specs and field

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience detailing Division 8 for commercial construction projects.
• Fluency in EPWS/Emullion software required.
• Strong understanding of door hardware sets, fire-rated assemblies, and ADA compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and hardware schedules.
• High attention to detail and accuracy under deadline pressure.
• Strong written communication skills for submittal and RFI documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed door, frame, and hardware schedules from architectural specifications and drawings.
• Generate shop drawings for door and frame openings, ensuring accuracy in dimensions, fire ratings, and hardware sets.
• Cross-reference hardware groups against project specifications for compliance and completeness.
• Coordinate with estimators to verify scope, quantities, and buyout accuracy before detailing begins.
• Submit and track shop drawings and hardware schedules through the submittal/approval process.
• Resolve discrepancies between specifications, field conditions, and manufacturer offerings.
• Support RFI responses related to door, frame, and hardware detailing.
• Collaborate with project managers on submittal timelines and revisions.
• Maintain organized documentation for each project's detailing package.

Skills

EPWS/Emullion

Division 8 detailing

Reading drawings

Detailing accuracy

Submittals

Communication

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Division 8 Detailer

Location: Chicago, IL (Open to Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Division 8 Detailer to produce accurate door, frame, and hardware shop drawings and schedules for commercial construction projects. This role is critical to ensuring specifications are correctly interpreted and translated into buildable, code-compliant documentation before procurement and installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed door, frame, and hardware schedules from architectural specifications and drawings
• Generate shop drawings for door and frame openings, ensuring accuracy in dimensions, fire ratings, and hardware sets
• Cross-reference hardware groups against project specifications for compliance and completeness
• Coordinate with estimators to verify scope, quantities, and buyout accuracy before detailing begins
• Submit and track shop drawings and hardware schedules through the submittal/approval process
• Resolve discrepancies between specifications, field conditions, and manufacturer offerings
• Support RFI responses related to door, frame, and hardware detailing
• Collaborate with project managers on submittal timelines and revisions
• Maintain organized documentation for each project's detailing package

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience detailing Division 8 (doors, frames, hardware) for commercial construction projects
• Fluency in EPWS/Emullion software required
• Strong understanding of door hardware sets, fire-rated assemblies, and ADA compliance
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and hardware schedules
• High attention to detail and accuracy under deadline pressure
• Strong written communication skills for submittal and RFI documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional industry software (e.g., Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit)
• Familiarity with DHI (Door and Hardware Institute) standards or AHC/CDC certification
• Prior experience with a door/frame/hardware distributor, glazier, or supplier

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health/dental/vision benefits
• 401k / retirement plan
• PTO / holiday schedule
• Opportunity to grow within a company expanding its commercial Division 8 presence