Design Manager (Piping) Job at Intellectt Inc in Pineville

Job Title: Design Manager

Location: Pineville, LA

Experience: 15+ Years 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.