Structural Steel Detailer

**Languages**

English

**Education**

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

University Degree or Drafting/Engineering Technology Diploma from a recognized technical institute, or suitable work experience.

**Required**

Driver’s License

**Experience**
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the construction industry, with commercial and/or industrial general structural building construction.
- Experience using designing/drafting automated software.
- Knowledge in structural steel fabrication, connections, and erection practices.
- Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts.
- Ability to read structural and architectural drawings.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.

**Area of Specialization**

Pre-engineered buildings, steel buildings, structural steel and building components.

**Position Description**

We are looking for a Structural Steel Detailer at ArkTon Steel Inc. We are a Canadian owned and operated company located in Crossfield, Alberta specializing in pre-engineered building systems and structural component manufacturing. We take pride in our work, which enables us to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. We recognize the talents and work ethic of our employees as a major source of our success in the industry.

**Drafting** **Responsibilities Include**:

- Create 3D Model Designs based on project requirements.
- Review and analyze drawings and sketches to determine appropriate connections and input into correlating system.
- Prepare clear, thorough, and accurate assembly and erection drawings indicating dimensions, tolerances, fastening and joining requirements.
- Interrelate and operate effectively with coworkers and other associates within a friendly, yet demanding, work environment.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with various priorities.
- Collaborate with Ownership, Project Managers and Detailers assigned to various divisions of the project to ensure specific details are managed accordingly to help avoid conflict and inaccuracies within the fabrication and erection stages.
- Project correspondence and maintenance.
- Act as the Detailing Team Lead when required.
- Respond to any change requests from the client.
- Work with the Project Manager and production team in troubleshooting any client issues.
- Assist with any challenges or questions in the fabrication and erection stages.
- Attend project meetings with engineers, architects and general contractors when required.
- Review contract drawings and specifications to identify any unusual or unique aspects.
- Work with Project Managers and Detailing Managers to best maintain project schedules using the allotted resources.
- Inform Project Managers of changes that may result in extra scope, extra costs, or extra time required for the project.
- Review drawings to identify any detailing that does not adhere to company or project standards and communicate to other Detailers working on the project.

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Meet with ArkTon ownership and design specialists on a regular basis to discuss the status of projects and determine client satisfaction.
- Address all client issues and/or concerns with urgency and ensure that immediate action is taken.
- Document and manage any changes in the project to secure the interests of the entire project management team.
- Visit project work sites to clarify the scope of work and prepare cost estimates and proposals.
- Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
- Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software.
- Develop and implement strategies to self-perform and to outsource the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule, and quality.
- Negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders to assure that all project requirements are being addressed.
- Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
- Conduct and document project progress meetings.
- Determine and implement the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs, etc.).
- Manage project costs to ensure budgets are being maintained.
- Document substantial completion: manage the project closeout process to ensure timely completion.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and industry networking functions.
- Facilitate regular fabrication shop visits.

**Essential Skills**

Experience in contract and project drawing review, estimating, and managing self-performed work activities and subcontracted work.
Reading text, document use, numeracy, oral communication, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, job task planning and organizing.
Information research, continuous learning and proficient with computer software used in the construction industry. Working well with others in a fast-paced environm