Design Manager (Australian Standards - mining/heavy industry/oil & gas)

Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Management • Lead and mentor a team of engineers and drafters across Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, and E&I disciplines. • Develop and implement project design execution plans, schedules, and resource allocations. • Manage deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met. • Ability to produce project deliverables personally when required (e.g., design drawings, calculations, specifications) to support deadlines or fill resource gaps. 2. Technical Oversight • Review and approve design documents, drawings, and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Ensure adherence to Australian Standards, mining regulations, and client specifications. • Implement quality assurance (QA/QC) procedures, including checkprints, design reviews, and audits. 3. Client & Stakeholder Communication • Act as the primary design contact point between the Vietnam office and Australian clients/EPCM. • Coordinate with onshore teams to resolve design queries (RFIs) and provide technical support. • Participate in virtual meetings with project owners, consultants, and construction teams. 4. Process & Tools • Ensure proper use of design software: AutoCAD Plant3D, MicroStation, Navisworks, BIM360, or equivalent. • Drive efficiency improvements through digital engineering workflows (3D model coordination, clash detection). • Maintain document control and drawing management per ISO and company QA procedures. Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/E&I). Master’s degree or post grad certification is an advantage. • 8+ years of engineering design experience, including at least 3 years in a lead/design manager role. • Proven track record in mining, heavy industry, or oil & gas design projects. • Experience working with or delivering to Australian projects is highly desirable. • Strong knowledge of Australian Standards (AS1657, AS4024, AS1170, AS3000, etc.). • Excellent leadership, team management, and cross-discipline coordination skills. • Fluent in English (technical and business communication). • Proficient in Autodesk Plant3D or similar platforms. Contact: an.le@peopleprofilers.com