Detailing/AutoCAD Manager

Job Details

Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest

Location: Kansas City, MO, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Benefits:

Best Benefits in the Business!

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase

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Purpose:

Compensation: $106,766.40+/yr Depending on Experience. Plus yearly ROA bonus and yearly Profit-Sharing bonus.

The Detailing Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the detailing and internal project management operations. This includes managing in-house and third-party detailing services, supervising a team of detailers and project managers, aligning workload capacity with commercial forecasts, and ensuring a safe, productive, and quality-driven work environment.

Basic Job Functions:

• Must adhere to Nucor’s safety programs and standards.
• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor’s vision and values

• Support execution of company profit goals and division operating metrics
• Collaborate with Sales and other departments to provide technical and “value-add” support to secure and retain profitable projects.
• Build and nurture relationships with key customers, builders, and contractors.
• Supervise and develop a professional team of detailers, project managers, and support staff through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Provide vision, planning, and mentorship for day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new detailing personnel.
• Manage internal team priorities in collaboration with the Sales Manager and Special Projects Coordinator.
• Assign and oversee detailing and project management workloads, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with standards.
• Forecast backlog tons and timing; conduct capacity planning and staffing adjustments as needed.
• Manage inventory control, scheduling, and detailing throughput to align with customer demands.
• Oversee change order management, lump sum contracts, commercial review, and job tracking from award to completion.
• Ensure full documentation and root cause analysis of cost-of-quality issues (errors in fab, detailing, etc.).
• Evaluate and maximize freight efficiency and load optimization.
• Assess and adjust strategic focus based on project mix, timing, and divisional goals.
• Review and approve detailing vendor invoices and back-charge resolutions in coordination with Sales.
• Evaluate and manage commercial risk, including litigation, warranty programs, and complex project review.
• Lead Division quality initiatives and ensure adherence to CRSI standards and the Manual of Standard Practice.
• Serve as a key point of contact for audits, internal assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend and implement detailing technology or process enhancements.
• Coordinate with peers to raise collective performance across departments.
• Best-mark with other Nucor divisions to improve competitiveness and customer preference.
• Provide consultation to other Nucor Rebar Fabrication locations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in the metal building or rebar fabrication industry.
• Vocational certificate in CAD design/drafting or equivalent experience.
• Written recommendation from current Manager (approved by current GM), indicating readiness for this role.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team.
• Willing and able to travel, sometimes on short notice.

Preferences:

• Two-year technical degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with Rebar CAD or other detailing software.
• Strong commercial and contract management background, including lump sum project oversight.
• Strong integrity, ethics, and honesty.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of the commercial side of the business, including customer relationship management and negotiation.
• Effective planning, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving judgment and initiative.
• High financial acumen, with demonstrated experience managing profitability.
• Ability to drive accountability and "get things done" with measurable results.

Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment: walking, sitting, standing, bending.
• Use of computers, tools, and electronic equipment.
• Ability to lift and handle computer-related hardware.
• Visual focus for close work; moderate noise environment.

Special Demands:

• Willingness to work beyond standard business hours as needed.
• Occasional travel with overnight stays.
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding personnel, customer, and management matters.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace