Detailing Manager - Tekla Structures

Statement of the Job Manage the detailing of Division 05 miscellaneous and architectural metals packages for architectural projects — stairs, railings, handrails, ladders, embeds, lintels, guards, canopies and miscellaneous supports.

Responsibilities

• Review, delegate and coordinate all project models and shop drawings produced in Tekla Structures, provide design and fabrication guidance to the detailing staff, and detail projects personally as time permits.
• Basic Functions Design & Fabrication Knowledge Interpret architectural finish and aesthetic requirements — exposed welds, sightlines, reveals, gauge and material selection — for architecturally exposed metals.
• Apply working knowledge of connection design and strength of materials, and applicable AISC, AWS and NAAMM standards for architectural metals.
• Apply shop fabrication and welding knowledge — material availability, cutting, forming, welding, galvanizing and finish requirements — to every detailing decision.
• Coordinate with outside Engineering to develop connections and details that are economical to fabricate, ship and install.
• Review architectural drawings and specifications to confirm the Division 05 scope of work, identify conflicts and support the RFI process.
• Evaluate design alternatives for stairs, railings and guards against IBC and OSHA loading, and other applicable code requirements, before detailing begins.
• Production Detailing Detail Division 05 miscellaneous and architectural metals scope in Tekla Structures as time permits and schedule dictates.
• Produce complete submittal packages — erection plans, shop drawings, material lists and NC data — on the schedule committed to Project Management.
• Maintain model integrity in Tekla Structures so material lists, CNC/DSTV fabrication data and drawing output are accurate.
• Incorporate field-verified dimensions and coordinate interfaces with adjacent trades and the structural steel package.
• Communicate with customers, architects and general contractors to coordinate details and resolve problems.
• Meet with architects, contractors and steel erectors as required to represent the company.
• Systems Administration Provide production support for Tekla Structures and related BIM software.
• Develop, implement and enforce Tekla Structures modeling, numbering and drawing standards.
• Customize Tekla Structures — custom components, templates, reports and NC/DSTV output.
• Supply technical support for all detailing software (Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, Trimble Connect).
• Provide support for plotting and electronic file submission.
• Interact on project standards coordination with clients.
• Provide leadership and vision in BIM and model-based fabrication.
• Train in-house staff on Tekla Structures workflows, templates and custom components.
• Maintain Tekla Structures licenses and software inventory.
• Prepare written technology evaluations for future software adoption.
• Conduct project related model reviews and constructability checks.
• Work with IT on all software updates related to detailing.
• Supervision Review projects and make recommendations on cost savings methods, material substitutions, connection simplification and design changes.
• Communicate with Project Managers and instruct detailers as to project requirements.
• Communicate with detailers on detail changes for labor and material savings.
• Delegate work as required by workload and sublet work or work additional hours if required.
• Select, qualify and manage outsourced detailing firms — scope the work, negotiate rates and schedule, and issue clear detailing packages and standards at kickoff.
• Monitor outsourced detailer progress, quality and hours against budget, and hold subcontracted work to the same modeling, checking and drawing standards as in-house work.
• Communicate management’s goals and procedures to the Detailing Department.
• Train detailers as required by their experience level.
• Participate in all Project Turnover Meetings.
• Assign or personally participate in field measuring when needed.
• Facilitate the weekly Detailing L10.
• Coordinate with fabrication and Project Management on shop feedback, drawing release and project sequencing.
• Estimating & Budget Support Support Estimating with take-offs, preliminary material lists and detailing budgets for Division 05 bid packages.
• Review bid documents for scope gaps, alternates, allowances and unusual conditions that affect cost.
• Establish detailing budgets by project, monitor hours against budget and report variances to the General Manager.
• Advise on connection and detail alternatives that reduce shop labor, material and finishing cost.
• Evaluate the detailing and fabrication impact of change orders and provide backup documentation for pricing.
• Feed actual model quantities and detailing hours from completed projects back into future estimates.
• Quality Control & Drawing Checking Check detailers’ models and shop drawings for dimensional accuracy, connection adequacy, weld and finish callouts, and conformance to plans and specifications.
• Maintain a documented checking process and checklists that every package clears before release.
• Verify that approval drawing comments, RFI responses and bulletin revisions are incorporated before release to fabrication.
• Confirm field measurements and as-built conditions are reflected in the model before releasing critical items.
• Control drawing revisions and transmittals so the shop and field are building to the current issue.
• Track and trend detailing errors and rework.
• Use the findings to coach staff and update standards.
• Personnel Interview prospective candidates for drafting related positions.
• Monitor vacations, sick days and similar for employees in the Detailing Department.
• Set expectations, conduct reviews and develop staff skills in design, fabrication knowledge and Tekla Structures.
• General Develop enthusiasm and respect for the company’s Core Values, with careful adherence to its policies and goals.
• Perform diversified work assignments as the need arises.
• Promotes Standard Iron’s Core Values Commitment to People Commitment to Customers Commitment to Action Qualifications Education and/or Experience Required Trade school, technical degree or equivalent experience in structural or miscellaneous metals detailing; five or more years detailing Division 05 architectural metals packages, with demonstrated Tekla Structures proficiency and supervisory experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Equipment and/or Software Required Advanced proficiency in Tekla Structures, including custom components, templates and report/NC output; working knowledge of AutoCAD, Trimble Connect and PDF markup tools.
• Knowledge of detailing procedures, tools, calculators and computer equipment used by Architectural Metals.
• Knowledge of Standard Iron equipment, fabrication processes and facilities and their capabilities.