HVAC Detailer

Job Title: HVAC Detailer - Sheet Metal / Ductwork - DFW, TX

Location: DFW Metroplex, TX (On-site, relocation considered for exceptional candidates)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Company Introduction

This opportunity is with a well-established mechanical contracting firm with more than 40 years of experience delivering innovative HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal solutions. The company specializes in major mechanical projects for hospitals, data centers, and high-rise commercial buildings, earning a reputation for safety, precision, and high-quality workmanship.

The organization fosters a collaborative, growth-focused culture where employees refine their skills, share knowledge, and advance within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview

The HVAC Detailer produces coordinated, fabrication-ready sheet metal and ductwork drawings for commercial HVAC projects. This role turns design drawings into accurate Revit models, spools, shop drawings, and fabrication-level details that the shop and field can build from.

The role works closely with project managers, the prefabrication shop, and field crews to keep ductwork coordinated, install-ready, and on schedule. The company is adding two detailers to its growing in-house detailing and prefabrication team.

Core Responsibilities

• Model HVAC ductwork and related systems in Revit MEP to company fabrication standards and SMACNA guidelines.
• Produce dimensioned shop drawings, spool and section drawings, and fabrication-level details for duct fabrication.
• Create hanger and support layouts and material take-offs for prefabrication and field installation.
• Coordinate with other trades using Navisworks and resolve clashes before fabrication.
• Review equipment submittals and mark up drawings.
• Flag conflicts, missing information, and work not shown on the contract drawings to the Project Manager.
• Support shop prefabrication and provide field layout information.
• Prepare RFIs and track responses.
• Attend job meetings and site visits as needed.
• Maintain as-built drawings and apply QA/QC checks to all deliverables.

Required Background

• 3+ years of HVAC sheet metal and ductwork experience, as a detailer or in the sheet metal shop or field with detailing or CAD work.
• Prior experience working at a mechanical or construction firm (a construction site background is required).
• Strong working knowledge of Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of producing spools, shop drawings, and fabrication-level details.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Navisworks coordination experience is a plus.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Annual incentive program
• Training and leadership development
• Referral program and growth opportunities
• Path for advancement into other VDC roles

Ready to put your sheet metal detailing skills to work on major mechanical projects? Apply now - we're moving quickly on this search.