Steel Detailer-Estimator

JP Donovan Construction; Rockledge (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Donovan Construction seeks a Steel Detailer-Estimator to read architectural and structural plans, create precise shop drawings for structural and miscellaneous steel, and coordinate with fabricators. You will use AutoCAD and ProSteel 3D, model connections, and ensure drawings meet schedule requirements.

The role requires understanding welding, tolerances, and construction sequences, with attention to detail and effective communication across trades.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret Architectural and Structural Building Plans.
• Distinguish between basic construction trade drawings (Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical).
• Understand Basic Plan/Section Nomenclature.
• Coordinate information between various trade drawings.
• Interpret and assess information in plans regarding structural and miscellaneous steel.
• Locate and assess conflicts between trade drawings.
• Understand and use drawing scale.

Responsibilities

• Create shop drawings for structural steel items with dimensions, welds, holes, and locations.
• Create shop drawings for miscellaneous steel items with dimensions, welds, holes, and locations.
• Use AutoCAD including setup and drawing creation.
• Use ProSteel 3D to model and detail connections and sheets.
• Plan and calculate lengths and dimensions per construction tolerances.
• Assess weld types and sizes for fabrication and cost considerations.
• Coordinate job standards with fabricator requirements and other trades.
• Complete job drawings according to schedule requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Shop drawings

Reading plans

Plan nomenclature

Coordinate drawings

Attention to detail

Interpreting architectural plans

Tools

ProSteel 3D

Lisp routines

Job description

Steel Detailer-Estimator Job Description

Job Description

• Read and Interpret Architectural and Structural Building Plans
• Create set of Shop Drawings for Structural steel items showing required dimensions, welds, holes, locations.
• Create set of Shop Drawings for Miscellaneous steel items showing required dimensions, welds, holes, locations.
• Use and Understand AutoCad, including basic concepts and basic drawing setup and creation.
• Use and Understand basic ProSteel 3D operation and detail processes.
• Use and Understand Lisp Routines to Aid in Drawing Production
• Complete Job Drawings according to schedule requirements.
• Use & Understand Basic Weld Types and Sizing in various applications.
• Calculate various basic geometric elements involved in construction to include rise, run & radius.
• Understand Basic Construction techniques
• Plan & Calculate lengths and dimensions of various steel elements according to construction tolerances.
• Understand basic Fabrication Process

Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications for Steel Detailers

Read and Interpret Architectural and Structural Building Plans

1. Distinguish between basic construction trade drawings
   1. Architectural
   2. Structural
   3. HVAC
   4. Plumbing
   5. Electrical
2. Understand Basic Plan/Section Nomenclature
3. Coordinate Gathering of Information between various trade drawings
4. Interpret and assess relevant information in various sections and plans with regard to structural and miscellaneous steel.
5. Locate and assess conflicts between trade drawings.
6. Understand and Use drawing scale

Create set of Shop Drawings for Structural steel items showing required dimensions, welds, holes, locations

• Imbeds: Anchor Bolts, Bearing Plates and Angles, Setting Plates
• Lintels
• Columns
• Beams
• Frames
• Bracing
• Miscellaneous support steel

Create set of Shop Drawings for Miscellaneous steel items showing required dimensions, welds, holes, locations

• Stairs
• Railing
• Frames
• Specialized Metal Fabrications
• Erection sheets

Use and Understand AutoCad

1. Understand Basic AutoCad 2000 concepts
2. Understand basic setup and Acad Drawing creation, including line, point, scale.
3. Understand Acad 3D environment & 3D tools
4. Understand electronic to printed media transfer

Use and Understand ProSteel 3D

1. Set up and Model interconnecting structure
2. Create connections between members
3. Organize and prepare model for detailing
4. Select, understand and manipulate detail styles for various part types
5. Insert details on sheets
6. Bill and finalize sheet
7. Generate support information, including
   • gather sheet
   • bolt list
   • materials list

Organize and Plan Job Sizes and Standards According to Client and Design Requirements

1. Find, read, and interpret Job specs
2. Coordinate job specs with fabricator requirements
3. Assess possible conflicts
4. Identify possible fabricator savings
5. Communicate and coordinate job standards with various trades

Complete Job Drawings according to schedule requirements

1. Understand Basic Job Sequencing

Assess and adjust schedule according to Job progress

1. Communicate Job Progress as pertains to overall schedule

Understand Weld Types and Sizes and apply their use to various steel applications

1. Assess and interpret weld size and type design requirements to entire job
2. Assess, clarify and implement weld changes for fabrication and cost considerations

Calculate connection element capacity (Bolts, Weld thickness) per design load elements

1. Understand connection types, including:
   • shear plates
   • angles
   • bearing
   • moment
   • bracing
2. Understand UL and end reaction correlation and AISC design requirements
3. Understand basic unit types: kip, pound, etc.

Calculate various geometric elements involved in construction to include rise, run & radius

1. Use basic Algebra/Geometry concepts
2. Understand ft./inch system to Metric
3. Use Calculator to achieve geometric sizes

Understand Basic Construction techniques

1. Understand Actual vs. Nominal dimension properties ~ Masonry, etc.
2. Understand Job Site Requirements for stairs, space, etc.
3. Understand Basic Construction Sequence: Concrete, Foundation, Masonry walls, Support Steel, Roof, Finish, Misc. Steel

Understand basic steel erection issues

1. Tolerances & clearances
2. Sequences
3. Erectability
4. Safety Issues
5. Clearance for other trades
6. Field Welding Requirements

• beams
• columns
• lintels
• railing
• plates
• angles
• stairs
• ladders
• other miscellaneous fabrications

Communicate and assess job conflicts and questions with other construction trades, including fabricator, contractor, architect and engineer.

1. Write RFIs
2. Communicate via telephone, fax and documents.
3. Follow communication protocol

Document communication of job information including job changes, clarifications and requirements

1. Complete project logs to document all communication
2. Use Change Order, Change Estimate forms
3. Communicate Schedule Alterations
4. Approval Process Communications: Interpret, Incorporate & Communicate Markups

Understand the Fabrication Process

1. Basic Cutting, Welding & Bolting in shop
2. Handling & Shipping Limitations
3. Material Ordering Process
4. Field Bolt Requirements
5. Paint & Galvanizing Requirements (Size, Type, Cleaning etc.)
6. Fabrication Shop Standards
7. Fabrication & Shipping Sequencing