Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager

Location: Pineville, LA

Industry: Chemical / FMCG / Pharmaceutical / Oil & Gas / Manufacturing / EPC

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and oversee the engineering design and development of industrial projects in Pineville, LA. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, and HVAC system design within the Chemical, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, or Manufacturing industries.

The Design Manager will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, coordinating with vendors, and supporting construction and commissioning activities. This role requires strong expertise in rotating/static equipment, piping systems, plant layout, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Design Leadership & Project Execution

• Lead and manage the end-to-end design process, ensuring alignment with project goals, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee the development of mechanical, piping, civil, structural, HVAC, and electrical designs for industrial projects.
• Ensure that all designs adhere to engineering best practices, industry standards (ASME, API, NFPA, ANSI, ISO, OSHA), and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with project managers, construction teams, and operations personnel to ensure smooth project execution.

Multi-Disciplinary Coordination

• Supervise and coordinate mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and HVAC design teams.
• Collaborate with process engineers, procurement teams, and site construction teams to optimize design efficiency.
• Review and approve design specifications, drawings, calculations, and engineering deliverables.
• Conduct design reviews, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination

• Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and EPC contractors to ensure timely and accurate design execution.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, technical specifications, and material submittals.
• Support procurement teams by ensuring compliance with equipment and material specifications.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and vendor site visits to ensure compliance with design requirements.

Site Support & Construction Coordination

• Provide technical support to site teams during construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure that as-built drawings, red-line markups, and final documentation are completed and aligned with design intent.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of design-related issues during construction and startup.
• Work closely with construction managers and site engineers to validate design feasibility.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure that all designs meet regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance requirements.
• Oversee quality control processes and design validation/testing procedures.
• Conduct periodic design audits and technical evaluations to improve engineering practices.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular project design status updates to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation for design approvals, changes, and risk assessments.
• Work closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure project success.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in mechanical, piping, civil, structural, HVAC, and electrical design for industrial plants.
• In-depth knowledge of rotating/static equipment, process piping, plant layout, and process safety standards.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PDMS, SmartPlant 3D, Revit, and BIM tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and team management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors.