Steel Detailer-Estimator

JP Donovan Construction
United States, Florida, Rockledge
201 Paint Street (Show on map)
Mar 04, 2025
Steel Detailer-Estimator Job Description Job Description Read and Interpret Architectural and Structural Building Plans Create set of Shop Drawings for Structural steel items showing required dimensions, welds, holes, locations. Create set of Shop Drawings for Miscellaneous steel items showing required dimensions, welds, holes, locations. Use and Understand AutoCad, including basic concepts and basic drawing setup and creation. Use and Understand basic ProSteel 3D operation and detail processes. Use and Understand Lisp Routines to Aid in Drawing Production Complete Job Drawings according to schedule requirements. Use & Understand Basic Weld Types and Sizing in various applications. Calculate various basic geometric elements involved in construction to include rise, run & radius. Understand Basic Construction techniques Plan & Calculate lengths and dimensions of various steel elements according to construction tolerances. Understand basic Fabrication Process Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications for Steel Detailers Read and Interpret Architectural and Structural Building Plans Distinguish between basic construction trade drawings Architectural Structural HVAC Plumbing Electrical Understand Basic Plan/Section Nomenclature Coordinate Gathering of Information between various trade drawings Interpret and assess relevant information in various sections and plans with regard to structural and miscellaneous steel. Locate and assess conflicts between trade drawings. Understand and Use drawing scale Create set of Shop Drawings for Structural steel items showing required dimensions, welds, holes, locations, including: Imbeds: Anchor Bolts, Bearing Plates and Angles, Setting Plates Lintels Columns Beams Frames Bracing Miscellaneous support steel Create set of Shop Drawings for Miscellaneous steel items showing required dimensions, welds, holes, locations, including: Stairs Railing Frames Specialized Metal Fabrications Erection sheets Use and Understand AutoCad Understand Basic AutoCad 2000 concepts Understand basic setup and Acad Drawing creation, including line, point, scale. Understand Acad 3D environment & 3D tools Understand electronic to printed media transfer Use and Understand ProSteel 3D Set up and Model interconnecting structure Create connections between members Organize and prepare model for detailing Select, understand and manipulate detail styles for various part types Insert details on sheets Bill and finalize sheet Generate support information, including gather sheet bolt list materials list Organize and Plan Job Sizes and Standards According to Client and Design Requirements Find, read, and interpret Job specs Coordinate job specs with fabricator requirements Assess possible conflicts Identify possible fabricator savings Communicate and coordinate job standards with various trades Complete Job Drawings according to schedule requirements Understand Basic Job Sequencing Assess and adjust schedule according to Job progress Communicate Job Progress as pertains to overall schedule Understand Weld Types and Sizes and apply their use to various steel applications Assess and interpret weld size and type design requirements to entire job Assess, clarify and implement weld changes for fabrication and cost considerations Calculate connection element capacity (Bolts, Weld thickness) per design load elements Understand connection types, including: shear plates angles bearing moment bracing Understand UL and end reaction correlation and AISC design requirements Understand basic unit types: kip, pound, etc. Calculate various geometric elements involved in construction to include rise, run & radius Use basic Algebra/Geometry concepts Understand ft./inch system to Metric Use Calculator to achieve geometric sizes Understand Basic Construction techniques Understand Actual vs. Nominal dimension properties ~ Masonry, etc. Understand Job Site Requirements for stairs, space, etc. Understand Basic Construction Sequence: Concrete, Foundation, Masonry walls, Support Steel, Roof, Finish, Misc. Steel Understand basic steel erection issues Tolerances & clearances Sequences Erectability Safety Issues Clearance for other trades Field Welding Requirements Understand basic steel erection issues beams columns lintels railing plates angles stairs ladders other miscellaneous fabrications Communicate and assess job conflicts and questions with other construction trades, including fabricator, contractor, architect and engineer. Write RFIs Communicate via telephone, fax and documents. Follow communication protocol Document communication of job information including job changes, clarifications and requirements Complete project logs to document all communication Use Change Order, Change Estimate forms Communicate Schedule Alterations Approval Process Communications: Interpret, Incorporate & Communicate Markups Understand the Fabrication Process Basic Cutting, Welding & Bolting in shop Handling & Shipping Limitations Material Ordering Process Field Bolt Requirements Paint & Galvanizing Requirements (Size, Type, Cleaning etc.) Fabrication Shop Standards Fabrication & Shipping Sequencing