Manager, VDC - Process Piping

Company: TDIndustries
Location: Richardson
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary









Our VDC Manager, manages, coaches and develops team on assigned projects. With limited supervision, this position will perform some complex analysis of upcoming projects & activities, while gathering and distributing information to the appropriate Partners. The qualified candidate will oversee the preparation and maintain detailed design drawings, schematics or specifications typically using computer-aided design software. Works closely with design originators (e.g., engineers, designers) to resolve design details or discrepancies or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex or original designs which require a high degree of precision using computer-aided drafting (CAD) or computer-aided engineering (CAE) equipment. Oversees the creation, modification and controls of detailed two- and three-dimensional parts and assembly drawings from engineers' and technicians' sketches, plans and written and verbal instructions. Manages the development and maintenance of drafting standards and procedures.--













Company Overview









Established in 1946, TDIndustries has developed into one of America's-- premier Mechanical Construction and Facility Services companies serving clients through the full life-cycle of a facility, to include engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. --For 70--years, our employee-owned company has provided innovative services that optimize the performance of world-class mechanical and electrical systems that serve healthcare facilities, hotels, schools, sports arenas, mission critical facilities and industrial complexes and other essential institutions.Our employees, whom we call "Partners" are the heart of our success and what sets us apart from our competitors. FORTUNE Magazine recognized TDIndustries as one of the '100 Best Places to Work', 'Top 50 Training Organizations' and 'Top 30 Companies to Retire From' due to our solid commitment to the personal and professional development of each employee.













Essential Duties

• Manages, coaches, and develops staff.
• Manages any HR issues. Provides hiring recommendations and terminates employees, depending on the issue.
• Acts on employee issues and metes out discipline as appropriate based on performance, conduct and time/attendance.
• Makes recommendations on promotions and salary increases.
• Ensures all team members are trained and up-to-date on current processes and procedures.
• Acts as the subject matter expert for team and field personnel, when needed, and interfaces with other team leaders, the group manager, project managers, the shop fabrication managers and field supervisors as needed.
• Uses technology such as AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360 or current design tools.
• Reviews highlighted drawings for improvement and/or discrepancies.
• Monitors work in progress and reviews completed work to ensure compliance with department standards and ensures a high standard of drawing quality.
• Reviews overall schedules, including BIM logs, with department manager, project managers, shop supervision, and field supervision.
• Monitors cost and the schedule as the various projects progress in order to keep the coordination effort as closely aligned with the project estimate as possible. Advises appropriate project management of any potential overruns.
• Responsible for department budget activity.
• Assigns lead coordinators and plans the project team members.
• Mentors less experienced coordinators within their respective trade to ensure that they understand how to go about the completion of the research and layout work necessary to complete fabrication or installation drawings.
• Plans long range trade coordination in terms of capabilities, manpower, budgets and objectives.
• Resolves resource challenges between VDC and other departments.
• Participates in the VDC committee and acts as the VDC liaison for database upgrades or other special projects.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • 5+ years of experience as a Process Piping Designer--
  • 3+ years of management or lead experience--
  • Previous experience leading/managing a team of 3+ employees.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Science or related field is preferred.
  • Must have knowledge of the commercial mechanical/service industry, specifically with Semi-conductor plants, Pharma, Labs & process plants
  • Understanding of P&ID's (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
  • Knowledge of industry standards, workflows, data formats and interoperability techniques.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and commitment to helping others be successful with technology.TDIndustries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TDIndustries recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled
    
    
    
    

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