Detailing Supervisor - Dartmouth Nova Scotia

Job Title and Function: Detailing Supervisor Nova Scotia 

Industry: Manufacturing & Fabrication (Construction Industry)

Location: Dartmouth, NS (Onsite; minimal travel)

About the position

We have a phenomenal opportunity for a Detailing Supervisor, to lead and grow a team of detailers in a manufacturing and fabrication environment supporting construction projects. A real opportunity to maintain a culture of innovation, where mistakes are lessons and not a crisis, where equity and respect for your colleagues, is key to the success of the entire company.

You'll run day-to-day detailing operations, manage the full project lifecycle, from sale and estimation to delivery, improve quality and on-time delivery, and scale detailing team capacity. The default posture is to lead and coach, stepping into production only when genuinely necessary.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop detailers: set standards for quality, timelines, and communication, career cadence and delegate tasks
• Plan and assign workloads; balance capacity across active projects
• Oversee project lifecycle health (scope, schedule, budget, quality); remove blockers early and help enhance stakeholder teams
• Run a clear operating rhythm (daily/weekly huddles; monthly performance reviews)
• Partner with Customers, Sales/Estimating on handoffs, scope clarity, and estimating inputs
• Coordinate with HQ on Admin/Finance on billing, AR, and change order accuracy for example
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, templates, and handoffs; reduce rework and inspire innovation
• Track and share metrics; use data to guide decisions and highlight wins

Qualifications Must-have

• Leadership experience managing detailing teams in manufacturing/fabrication supplying to the construction industry
• Strong communication and coaching; comfortable with tough and supportive alignment and feedback
• Proven capacity planning, workload assignment, scheduling, and standards enforcement
• Fluency in CAD-driven detailing workflows (e.g., shop drawings, RFIs, change management scope creep and, project milestones)
• Strong time management; thrives in fast-moving, high-visibility operations

Nice-to-have

• Experience in construction-adjacent detailing (e.g., structural components, building systems, steel systems and rebar are also appropriate for example)
• Vocational certificate or 2-year technical diploma in design/drafting (or equivalent experience), however strong detailing experience is equally valued when leadership skills and achievements are present
• Track record of delivery, quality, and team capability improvements
• Familiarity with performance reviews and compensation input
• Strong communication habits with centralized support groups and players

Who thrives here

• Ownership mindset; acts beyond a narrow job description
• Integrity and courage; addresses issues early and respectfully
• Builder/coach who develops people and strengthens culture, respect and equity across the board
• Practical problem-solver who improves processes
• Strong sense and experience in leadership

Work model, travel, and environment

• Onsite in Dartmouth, NS
• Minimal travel (occasional training or annual events)
• Office-based with typical physical demands (sitting/standing/walking; computer work)

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base salary between $80,000 and $90,000
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Discretionary Bonus

• Discretionary ROA and Profit Share plan, has paid out generously year on year in this growing branch and across the company

Equal opportunity, DEI & accessibility

We and our client are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Accommodations available upon request.

How to express interest

Please send your resume confidentially to careers@templeselection.com

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