Civil/Structural Design Supervisor

Audubon is currently seeking a Civil/Structural Design Supervisor to join our team in our Houston, TX Office.  The Civil/Structural Design Supervisor will supervise a team of drafters and/or designers who perform assignments associated with designing civil/structural equipment, components, structures or systems.

• →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.
• →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 direction, priorities and allocate resources within a group or project; define job roles, determine work to be completed and make assignments to staff, distribute workload and establish work deadlines; set work quality expectations.
• →Responsible for hiring staff, performance evaluations, salary decisions and resolving routine grievances and complaints; may initiate disciplinary actions.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• →All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• →Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• →Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• →Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• →Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree from a Technical Institution preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience is preferred.
• AutoCAD software experience required.
• CADWorx software experience required.
• PDMS software experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office software experience 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled