Senior Detailer - Division 8

Reports to: DFH Detailing Manager • FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The DFH Detailer is responsible for producing accurate, extremely detailed, and time-sensitive submittals, change order proposals, as well as material orders for large-capital commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret contract documents, including but not limited to scope of work, requests for proposal, project schedules, drawings/details, specifications, and opening schedules
• Responsible for capturing all pertinent scope changes and maintenance of project’s financials to ensure project’s success, measured in timeliness of materials and ability to maximize profitability
• Familiarity and competency with application of financial attributes: List pricing, buying programs, discounts and change order proposals
• Maximize buyout opportunities via suggestion of alternate products, value engineering options and other creative or proactive solutions
• Must be able to apply DFH knowledge of codes and standards, hardware templates, hardware locations, pre-fit sizing, machining sheets
• Identify and articulate potential issues with applications, codes, and constructability and be able to provide solutions
• DFH Product knowledge: Hardware, Hollow Metal, Wood Doors, Interior Aluminum and Specialty Openings
• Prepare detailed submittals, shop drawings and product data utilizing state of the art industry software; Bluebeam/AutoCAD/Comsense
• Responsible for procurement in alignment with customer deadlines of DFH materials through purchase orders and subcontracts, via machining sheets, templates. Ensure receipt of order acknowledgements
• Maintain constant and effective communication/collaboration with the DFH Estimators and Project Team to ensure that project materials are on time and under budget
• Generate RFIs and clarifications as well as provide practical solutions for any potential technical issues discovered during detailing process
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
• Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
• Strong sense of accountability - ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do
• Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
• Positive attitude

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• DHI Certifications
• Proficiency with Comsense Opening Suite or other similar industry software
• Proficient with manufacturer’s order writing programs: Assa Abloy (Extranet/CRC Dash), Curries (COW/Edge), Allegion (360 Portal), dormakaba, Masonite (DoorBuilder/DoorBuilder LIVE), VT (VT Online), Total Door (Doorbuilder)
• Ability to provide design build assistance and specification writing

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years in DFH distribution as a detailer

Skills

• High level of strategy, proactive engagement to move through project ordering effectively; holds others accountable
• Manages and maintains vendor relationships
• Capitalizes on potential opportunities for companywide advantages
• Works on complex projects
• Ability to stand in for operations teams as needed
• Advanced knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
• Exposure to multiple or larger projects with increased scope and complexity
• Independent decision making
• Fully autonomous in position
• Directs activities; offers recommendations and solutions
• Demonstrates problem solving and mature judgement in anticipating and solving issues
• Assist in development/mentoring of Level 1 & 2; may have multiple direct reports
• May assist with hiring and performance reviews