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Lead Designer

Houston, TXOnsiteFull TimeLeadPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • drafting
  • technical direction
  • plans
  • layouts
  • models
  • details
  • construction documents
  • drawings
  • accuracy
  • quality

Nice to have

  • technical training
  • equivalent experience
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • 3D modeling software
  • discipline-specific design tools

Role summary

Audubon is seeking a Lead Designer to oversee design and drafting for projects. This role involves providing technical guidance to designers and drafters, ensuring design deliverables meet project requirements for accuracy, coordination, and constructibility. Responsibilities include leading the development of plans and construction documents, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, reviewing deliverables, resolving design conflicts, and monitoring progress. The Lead Designer will also support site visits, field verification, and ensure compliance with HSE and industry standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Audubon is currently seeking a Lead Designer to join our team. The Lead Designer will be responsible for leading design and drafting activities for assigned projects. Provides technical direction and guidance to designers and drafters and ensures that design deliverables are accurate, coordinated, constructible, and completed in accordance with project requirements. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Lead the development of plans, layouts, models, details, and construction documents. 
  • Assign and coordinate work performed by designers and drafters. 
  • Review drawings and design deliverables for accuracy, quality, and consistency. 
  • Coordinate design activities with engineers, project managers, clients, vendors, and field personnel. 
  • Identify design conflicts and support the development of practical solutions. 
  • Monitor design progress, schedules, and deliverable requirements. 
  • Support site visits, field verification, and preparation of as-built documentation. 
  • Promote compliance with company, client, industry, and safety standards. 

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 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Associate degree, technical training, or equivalent experience preferred. 
  • Significant experience in industrial, transmission, processing, or energy facility design. 
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, 3D modeling software, or discipline-specific design tools. 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary deliverables. 

No Recruiters, please! 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

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