Detailer / PM

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Job Summary

Responsible for detailing rebar from contractor drawings, plans or blueprints.  Trains junior level Detailers. Investigate ways to integrate new technologies into rebar fabrication operations.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Determines design requirements as they pertain to concrete and masonry reinforcement.

• Generates accurate placement drawings for submittal and for field reinforcing placement purposes.

• Facilitates the project between the Contractor, Fabricator, and Ironworkers to ensure the project meets schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

• Maintains a clear and accurate comparison of detailed weights and quantities vs. estimated amounts.   Reports any discrepancies to the department manager.

• Communicates with the customer and the fabrication manager to ensure scheduling expectations are reasonable and can be met.

• Communicates with the customer and/or designer to clarify missing or unclear information pertaining to the reinforcing requirements of a project.

• Maintains and updates the project status in the project management system (aSa, RMS, or other).

• Trains entry level Detailers to detail structural rebar manually or by using CAD.

• Gather details of the project from the customer and schedules with the rebar shop.

• Provides oversight in reviewing plans and draws out specifically how the rebar should be bent, cut, and sized.

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.

• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.

• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors, such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.

• Most of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location and/or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate of completion in drafting, industrial drawing or construction from a college or technical school.

• Work experience in construction, rebar fabrication or drafting.

• Engineering background preferred.

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