Job Title: Detailer Lead - Plumbing - Remote

Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $52.00 - $60.00 per hour

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 Lead - Plumbing supports construction projects through the creation, coordination, and management of plumbing shop drawings and BIM models, leading the plumbing detailing team and constructability efforts on generally smaller and less complex projects.

This role focuses on plumbing-specific trade coordination and technical leadership, partnering closely with the design and modeling group and leading the final trade sign-off process for plumbing scope. 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

• Lead the plumbing detailing team and constructability efforts on generally smaller and less complex projects
• Partner with the design and modeling group to incorporate plumbing constructability knowledge in a timely manner to minimize model rework
• Lead communication among project team members on plumbing coordination and scope; ensure concerns are addressed and resolved
• Provide material, content, and feedback to plumbing detailers on the team
• Lead the final plumbing trade coordination and sign-off process with the general contractor
• Contribute to the design pull schedule to direct model development for plumbing scope of work
• Manage resources assigned to plumbing detailing tasks
• Participate in conceptual design for plumbing systems supporting modular construction and constructability standards
• Review and QA/QC plumbing shop drawings and models prior to release
• Support budget planning and maintain cost accountability for plumbing detailing work

Required Background

• High School diploma or GED and minimum of 6 years of progressive plumbing detailing experience, or completed plumbing trade apprenticeship program and 4 years of related field experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred
• Field Foreman or General Foreman experience in the plumbing trade preferred
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write, edit, and proofread content
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing construction documents and specifications
• Current, hands-on knowledge of plumbing and piping trades and field installation methods
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring plumbing detailers
• Strong attention to detail and quality control on plumbing shop drawings
• 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, and CAD software (Navisworks, Revit, AutoCAD)

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

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