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Sheet Metal Detailer Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT — Silicon Slopes & Intermountain Healthcare

SLC's commercial mechanical market is one of the fastest-growing in the Mountain West — driven by Intermountain and University of Utah healthcare, Silicon Slopes tech campuses in Lehi and Draper, and steady industrial and data center work in Tooele and along I-15. Sheet metal and mechanical contractors in Salt Lake City are expanding their VDC and BIM detailing teams to support healthcare, data center, and life science work. Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits sheet metal detailers, BIM coordinators, and VDC managers fluent in CAD-Duct, CAMduct, Revit MEP, and Navisworks for commercial contractors operating in the Salt Lake City market.

SLC's commercial mechanical market is one of the fastest-growing in the Mountain West — driven by Intermountain and University of Utah healthcare, Silicon Slopes tech campuses in Lehi and Draper, and steady industrial and data center work in Tooele and along I-15. Sheet metal and mechanical contractors in Salt Lake City are expanding their VDC and BIM detailing teams to support healthcare, data center, and life science work. Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits sheet metal detailers, BIM coordinators, and VDC managers fluent in CAD-Duct, CAMduct, Revit MEP, and Navisworks for commercial contractors operating in the Salt Lake City market.

About Salt Lake City, UT

Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits sheet metal detailers across the Salt Lake City metro. All searches are confidential — client identity is never disclosed until both sides agree to a formal interview.

Salt Lake City market snapshot

SLC's commercial mechanical market is one of the fastest-growing in the Mountain West — driven by Intermountain and University of Utah healthcare, Silicon Slopes tech campuses in Lehi and Draper, and steady industrial and data center work in Tooele and along I-15. Merit-shop dominant with a strong LDS-tied contractor network.

Active Salt Lake City submarkets: Downtown SLC, Lehi / Silicon Slopes, Draper, Sandy, Ogden, Provo.

Recent Salt Lake City searches

Recently placed a Mechanical PM on a Silicon Slopes tech-campus buildout and a Piping Superintendent supporting Intermountain healthcare expansion.

Salt Lake City base salary ranges

  • Mechanical Project Manager: $110K–$160K base
  • Piping Superintendent: $105K–$150K base

Ranges reflect base only for commercial mechanical roles; total comp typically adds 10–25% via bonus, vehicle allowance, and benefits.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a fabrication shop role?

No — we focus on BIM/VDC detailing and coordination workflows, not hands-on shop fabrication.

What software is required?

CAD-Duct or CAMduct plus Revit MEP and Navisworks. Experience with spool drawings and prefab workflows is highly valued.

Remote work?

Yes — sheet metal detailing is one of the most remote-friendly roles in the mechanical industry. Many Salt Lake City clients support fully remote detailers.

What's driving mechanical hiring on the Silicon Slopes corridor?

Enterprise tech campus construction (Lehi, Draper) plus adjacent data center work. Contractors are actively recruiting senior PMs and superintendents from Boise, Denver, and Phoenix to close the local supply gap.

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