Detailer III - Piping

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Detailer III - Piping

Rec #: 4645

Location: Dallas, TX

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.00 - $31.00 hourly

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with one of the nation's largest mechanical and electrical contracting firms, with more than 75 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and electrical solutions. The company specializes in major construction projects for hyperscale data centers, hospitals, life sciences facilities, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The company fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The Detailer III plays a key role in supporting large-scale construction projects through advanced 3D modeling, MEP coordination, and the creation of detailed shop drawings for major mechanical systems. This position ensures accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration across design and construction teams by identifying and resolving design conflicts, maintaining organized project documentation, and upholding high-quality standards.

Serving as technical lead, the Detailer provides guidance to less experienced team members while utilizing tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks to drive precision and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides advanced support on construction projects including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting and distribution of shop drawings, RFI's and other construction project documentation
2. Creates advanced shop drawings for major mechanical systems in major construction projects
3. Equipment room layout and detail drawings
4. Maintains a protocol of documents in such a way that information can be retrieved and understood by others
5. Achieves reduced time/costs related to potential errors of clash detection
6. Provides MEP coordination
7. Provides advanced 3D modeling using BIM
8. Attends and participates in construction and other meetings as required
9. Collaborates with design and build team to eliminate construction errors due to design flaws
10. Serves as lead to less experienced Detailers
11. Delegates work as needed
12. Provides coaching and performance feedback

Required Background

1. High School or G.E.D. and 4 years of detailing experience required
2. Completed a trade apprentice program or equivalent
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills
4. Ability to write, edit and proofread content
5. Strong understanding of craft
6. Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents
7. Current knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, Piping, Sheet Metal trades and field installation methods
8. Attention to detail
9. Ability to coordinate projects
10. Ability to train less experienced Detailers
11. Ability to direct the workflow of less experienced Detailers
12. Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD experience

Compensation & Perks

1. Competitive salary based on experience
2. 401(k) plan with company match
3. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
4. Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability
5. Term life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance
6. Disability income protection insurance
7. Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
8. Paid parental leave
9. Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
10. Training and professional development opportunities
11. Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
12. Path for advancement into senior and leadership roles