VDC detailer
Posted: Oct 19, 2025
Job Description
Global RSW is a top 20 commercial roofing contractor in the USA, with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality building envelope solutions, including roofing, waterproofing, and wall panels. With a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction across the USA, Central America, and South America, Global RSW offers a collaborative and supportive work environment. The VDC Detailer will play a key role in producing accurate shop drawings, submittals, and fabrication packages for architectural metal and wall panel systems, ensuring projects meet design intent and client expectations. This is an excellent opportunity to join an industry leader and advance your career in the commercial building envelope sector.Why Join UsThis isn't just another VDC Detailer role - it's your opportunity to help shape projects from the ground up with a leading contractor making big moves nationwide. We'll give you the tools, technology, and support to succeed, along with a culture that celebrates innovation and rewards results.At Global, we believe collaboration drives excellence. That's why our VDC Detailers don't work in silos - they're integrated with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure every model, plan, and detail translates seamlessly from the screen to the job site.We practice teamwork on every project, where your expertise in modeling and construction detailing combines with the strengths of others to build smarter, safer, and more efficiently. As we continue to expand, we're looking for skilled, growth-minded VDC Detailers who want to learn from the best, contribute to something bigger than themselves, and thrive in a culture built on precision, collaboration, and shared success.What You'll DoCreate detailed shop drawings and submittal packages using company CAD standards and templates.Maintain and update fabrication drawing packages throughout the project lifecycle.Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on estimated and field-verified conditions.Interpret architectural and structural drawings, RFIs, and specifications to ensure accuracy.Review and implement changes to project scope, supplemental instructions, and revisions as needed.Collaborate with Project Managers and Field Supervisors to coordinate drawing and fabrication release timelines.Assist team members and leadership with workload balancing and coordination.Identify and resolve drawing or coordination issues proactively.Contribute to the continuous improvement of detailing practices and standards.Stay current with industry trends and tools related to detailing.What We're Looking ForIntermediate proficiency in AutoCAD (2018 or newer).Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook and Excel.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Basic understanding of construction knowledge and terminology.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Associate degree in Drafting, Design, Architecture, or related field, or high school diploma/GED with formal drafting/design training.CNC programming or fabrication experience (preferred).Familiarity with 3D modeling and BIM software such as Revit or Navisworks (preferred).Experience using HiCAD (preferred).Prior experience with architectural metal or panel system detailing (preferred).Why You'll love It HereNo cost to employee health insurance plan availableEAP, Dental, Vision, and 401K matchingGym membershipOne-on-one nutrition and gym coachPaid time offOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative work environmentOpportunity to make a significant impact and advance your career in the commercial building envelope industry
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