Overview:
A Senior Detailer/Checker in the field of structural or steel detailing plays a pivotal role in the construction and engineering industry. This position involves reviewing and checking detailed drawings, models, and plans to ensure accuracy, adherence to standards, and compliance with project specifications. The seniority indicates a higher level of expertise and often involves mentoring junior detailers and collaborating closely with engineering and construction teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Detailing Review: Thoroughly review and check detailed drawings, models, and plans created by the detailing team to ensure accuracy in dimensions, material specifications, and adherence to industry and project standards.
- Code and Standards Compliance: Ensure that all detailing work complies with relevant building codes, industry standards, and project specifications. Stay updated on the latest codes and standards.
- Coordination with Engineering Teams: Collaborate closely with structural engineers, architects, and other professionals to address design-related queries, provide clarifications, and resolve any discrepancies.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior detailers, helping them enhance their skills, understand project requirements, and improve overall detailing quality.
- Quality Control: Implement and enforce quality control procedures to maintain high standards in detailing work. Identify and rectify errors, omissions, or inconsistencies in drawings.
- Communication: Effectively communicate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to relay information about detailing progress, potential issues, and solutions.
- Meeting Deadlines: Ensure that detailing tasks are completed within specified deadlines and contribute to efficient project timelines.
- Software Proficiency: Utilize detailing software (such as Tekla Structures, Bluebeam) proficiently. Stay abreast of advancements in detailing software and technologies.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the detailing department. Propose and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts or discrepancies arising during the detailing process, collaborating with various stakeholders to find optimal solutions.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience: Several years of experience in structural or steel detailing, with a demonstrated progression to a senior level.
- Detailing Software Proficiency: Proficient in using detailing software such as Tekla Structures, and Bluebeam.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, building codes, and industry standards.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information effectively.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and rectify detailing errors or discrepancies.
- Leadership: Leadership qualities to guide and mentor junior detailers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
- Project Management: Basic understanding of project management principles and the ability to contribute to efficient project workflows.
A Senior Detailer/Checker plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of detailed drawings, contributing significantly to the success of construction and engineering projects.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Tekla: 2 years (required)
- drafting: 10 years (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Surrey, BC V3V 8C3 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Surrey, BC V3V 8C3: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
