Civil/Structural Design Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION : 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. 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. 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 …

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