Detailing Coordinator

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE

2d•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Project manage and coordinate the work of outside detailers so that quality shop drawings are produced on schedule for both approvals and for shop fabrication needs. Work closely with production and project managers to keep design drawings, RFI’s, and other project deliverables on time and accurate.

Requirements

Excellent ability to coordinate the work of outside detailers on multiple projects at the same time.
Excellent skills in leading or working as a member of a team.
Excellent knowledge of AISC and AWS codes, shop fabrication and steel erection methods and processes, and general construction practices.
Excellent knowledge and skill in the use of detailing software and good skills in using word processing, spreadsheet and email software.
Superior skill and ability to communicate, document and resolve problems and questions in a clear and timely manner.
Superior knowledge and skill to develop and maintain drawing schedules and hold teams accountable to meet schedules.
High school education or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of detailing team leader experience and five years of checking experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in structural steel detailing preferred.
Experience with Tekla or SDS/2 preferred.

Responsibilities

Project manage and coordinate the work of outside detailers to produce quality drawings on schedule.
Ensure that all detail drawings prepared by outside detailing sources conform to industry codes, contract drawings and specifications for each assigned project.
Responsible for all aspects of the detailing function, including the production and checking of shop and erection drawings, electronic files, lists, etc. for each assigned project.
Anticipate delays or other problems regarding shop drawings whenever possible.
Notify the Engineering Manager, project manager, and other appropriate personnel of drawing schedule delays or changes.
Resolve problems or recommend solutions whenever possible and appropriate.
Document and relay all information regarding changes and revisions to contract drawings, specifications, and approval drawings to appropriate personnel so that change orders are submitted on a timely basis to the customer.
When a nonconformance arises in fabrication, has the authority to solve a nonconformance issue. If uncomfortable with authority, can consult the Engineering Manager for a solution.
Maintain and update, on a near real-time basis, all necessary project files and records in order to document all incoming and outgoing drawings and other documents relating to approvals, design changes, drawing revisions and other project engineering and detailing issues.
Review and verify change orders submitted by outside detailing subcontractors.
Evaluate and document the performance of outside detailing subcontractors.