Civil/Structural Design Manager

External Description

Audubon is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Design Manager to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. The Civil/ Structural Design Manager will be coordinating, checking and drafting assignments associated with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams using SPPID and AutoCAD.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepare complete design packages which may include, but not be limited to, preliminary, conceptual, and construction deliverables as well as engineering calculations.
• Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies from layouts, designs and working drawings including necessary projections, sectional views and standard specifications.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
• Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.
• Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Interface with other departments concerning design improvement, cost savings and project questions that may arise.
• Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings.
• Ensure accuracy of completed drawings before final release and verify drawings meet company and industry standards.
• Assist with proposal compilation utilizing computer aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to prepare high-level layouts and sketches.
• Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of civil/structural systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Create technical specifications to facilitate the procurement, fabrication, and installation of components.
• Create documentation required to process Engineering Change Orders (ECO).
• Utilize engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents in the designing, detailing, documenting, and verifying of civil/structural parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations.
• Identify dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials necessary for optimal construction.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
• Complete man-hour estimates for discipline specific scope of work.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Develop detailed design schedules in coordination with the scheduler/planner, engineering, and project management personnel.
• Assist or facilitate the development, maintenance and implementation of design standards and codes for all departments.
• Continuously recommend and implement value added hardware and software upgrades to the CAD/CAE design and network.
• Confirm that discipline-specific drawing quality is correct, consistent and legible.
• Analyze, evaluate and distribute a complex design workload to staff by judging job requirements, job priority and complexity as well as staff competency levels.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers and subordinates.
• Set objectives and make significant decisions regarding the purpose, function and roles within a group or project; may set priorities and allocate resources within a group or project; oversee distribution of workload and establishment of work deadlines; set work quality expectations.
• Responsible for hiring staff, performance evaluations, salary decisions, resolving grievances and complaints and initiate disciplinary actions.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience preferred.
• AutoCAD software experience required.
• CADWorx software experience required.
• PDMS software experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office software experience preferred.
• Prior experience as a Supervisor preferred.
• Prior experience as a Design Checker on multi-discipline projects preferred.
• Field experience required.
• Experience in offshore oil & gas, onshore gas processing, hydrocarbon storage and transportation, chemical manufacturing or refining industry required.
• Large project lead experience preferred.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to read and understand drawing markups to determine drafting requirements.
• Ability to utilize conventional drafting tools and CAD software to execute drafting requirements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

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