Detailer III - Plumbing & Piping - Remote
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Job Title: Detailer III - Plumbing Piping - Remote Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $40 - $52 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 plumbing and piping 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 a technical lead, the Detailer III 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. This is a remote role. This role may be filled at varying levels based on the candidate's skills, experience, and overall qualifications. Final title, level, and compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process and will be aligned with internal equity and external market benchmarks. Core Responsibilities Create advanced shop drawings for major plumbing and piping systems on major construction projects Provide advanced support on construction projects, including receiving, logging, tracking, expediting, and distributing shop drawings, RFIs, and other construction project documentation Develop equipment room layout and detail drawings Maintain a protocol of documents so information can be retrieved and understood by others Reduce time and costs related to potential errors through clash detection Provide MEP coordination Provide advanced 3D modeling using BIM Attend and participate in construction and other meetings as required Collaborate with design and build teams to eliminate construction errors due to design flaws Serve as lead to less experienced Detailers Delegate work as needed Provide coaching and performance feedback Required Background High School diploma or G.E.D. required Completed a trade apprentice program or equivalent minimum 4 years of experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to write, edit, and proofread content Strong understanding of craft Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents Current knowledge of plumbing and piping trades and field installation methods Attention to detail Ability to coordinate projects Ability to train less experienced Detailers Ability to direct the workflow of less experienced Detailers Navisworks, Revit, and AutoCAD experience Compensation Perks Competitive salary based on experience 401(k) plan with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Annual bonus program based on performance, achievement, and company profitability Term life, AD D, and voluntary life insurance Disability income protection insurance Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care) Paid parental leave Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time Training and professional development opportunities Company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses Path for advancement into senior VDC and leadership roles Originally posted on Himalayas
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| Market | Hourly band | USD/hr |
|---|---|---|
| This listing (est.) | $40–$81 | |
| United States | $55–$110 | |
| Europe (Germany) | $47–$94 | |
| MENA (UAE) | $44–$88 | |
| Remote / worldwide | $55–$110 |
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