What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detailer Lead position at Southland Industries?
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.
Position Details
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:
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, apply now to join our dynamic team.
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.
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).
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.
Position Details
- Leads detailing team and constructability on generally smaller or less complex assigned projects.
- Partners with the design and modeling group to incorporate constructability knowledge in a timely manner to minimize model rework.
- Leads communication between the project team members to ensure a successful product; ensures concerns are addressed and resolved.
- Provides material, content and feedback to applicable team members as needed.
- Leads the final trade coordination and sign-off process on the project working in conjunction with the General Contractor.
- Contributes to design pull schedule to direct the model development to meet deliverables.
- Manages resources assigned to the project.
- Participates in conceptual design efforts to promote modular construction and constructability standards.
- Supports budget and has cost accountability
- High School or GED and 6 years of progressive detailing experience or trade apprentice program completion and 4 years of related field experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction or related field preferred
- Field Foreman/General Foreman preferred
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to write, edit and proofread content.
- Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
- Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to coordinate projects
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Ability to interpret the Construction Schedule to integrate a design pull schedule
- Working knowledge of applicable AEC, BIM, CAD software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD)
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
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, apply now to join our dynamic team.
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.
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).