Rebar Shop Drawing Checker

Primary Purpose of this Position:

Responsible for reviewing reinforcing steel (rebar) shop drawings for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with the structural engineering drawings, project specifications, applicable codes and CRSI standard practices / industry standards. This position ensures that reinforcing details are correct before fabrication, minimizing production errors, field issues and project delays.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Review reinforcing shop drawings for accuracy prior to release for fabrication.
2. Verify compliance with structural contract drawings, Engineer’s design intent, project specifications, and applicable building codes & standards (CRSI, ASTM, ACI, etc.)
3. Check reinforcing bar sizes, spacing, lengths, bends, hooks, lap splices, development lengths, and cover requirements.
4. Review bar marks, quantities, multipliers, schedules, and material takeoffs for completeness & accuracy.
5. Ensure consistency between plans, sections, elevations, and details.
6. Identify conflicts, omissions, discrepancies, or constructability concerns and communicate them to the detailers / project managers, engineers, or customers.
7. Review placing drawings for proper sequencing and field installation feasibility.
8. Ensure all revisions and engineer comments have been incorporated correctly.
9. Coordinate with detailing staff to resolve drawing issues.
10. Maintain quality control documentation and checking records.
11. Assist with continuous improvement of detailing standards & checking procedures.
12. Support fabrication / shop and field personnel by answering drawing-related questions.
13. Meet project deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
14. Other duties as directed by the Engineering Manager, Director or Team Lead.

Qualifications:

1. Strong understanding of reinforced concrete construction.
2. Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings.
3. Working knowledge of the CRSI Manual of Standard Practices, ACI 318 & ASTM reinforcing steel standards.
4. Experience with reinforcing detailing software such as ASA / MicroStation.
5. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.