Design Services Manager
As a full-time Design Services Manager at Aalberts IPSA, located in Charlotte, NC, you will support clients to design IPSA brand products and services that meet their desired need. This role plays a key part in supporting clients growing needs leveraging innovation and creativity.
your challenge
o Prepare piping layout drawings, isometric drawings, spool sheet drawings/cut sheets with complete BOM's (bill-of-materials), pad and equipment drawings from customer furnished drawings and vendor data in Auto Plant (or other) design modelling software as required.
o Perform checking functions of drawings and bill of materials (plans & sections, isometrics, spool sheets, B.O.M.'s) produced both in-house and by the design team at Apollo.
o Conduct project review, kick-off meetings, maintain customer contact, and other job control functions.
o Coordinate complete project material handling from manufacturing to installation (i.e. bagging & tagging / expediting, fabrication of combination Apollo and welded spools, field logistics, etc.)
o Prepare and coordinate complete BEP (Basic Engineering Package), adhering to established guidelines, for transferring project to Apollo design team.
o Prepare Advanced Bill of Materials and assist the customer service department regarding their content and/or changes to material delivery requirements.
o Assist sales and with presentation of APDS drawing quotes (as required).
o Assist APDS estimating, specification, and software development departments (as required).
o Travel to jobsites to obtain accurate field measurements and interact with customers and Apollo salespeople as required.
o Assist in the training of draftspersons, draftsperson trainees, and interns.
o Complete additional duties as assigned by your manager.
requirements
o Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
o Ability to interface with all levels of management within the company and clients.
o Experience with Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, and (BIM) Building Information Modelling.
o Be able to travel domestically and internationally.
o Must have project management skills (i.e. scheduling, budgeting, expediting, material coordination, information organization, customer interface, preparation of drawing issues to customer, etc.)
o Knowledge of piping specification engineering and pipe support experience.
o Knowledge of Isogen, Spoolgen, Plantspace, PDS, and PDMS AutoPlant 2D & 3D software.
o English language proficiency of at least B1 level where clear communication and basic problem-solving skills are essential.
work environment
o Operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
o Communicate verbally and in writing to exchange information with colleagues, customers, and clients.
o Visually perceive and assess information on computer screens and documents.
o Ascend/descend stairs or use elevators in office buildings.
o Maintain concentration and complete tasks in environments with varying noise levels.
o Apply established protocols and make decisions in potentially high-stress situations during vendor interactions.
o Prioritize and manage multiple communication projects and deadlines simultaneously.
o Operate standard office equipment and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, content management systems).
travel requirements
occasional travel to job sites up to 25% of the time.
how we take care of you
Compensation for this salaried role will be determined based on experience and demonstrated alignment of skills through the interview process. The role includes 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and a competitive benefits package.
go ahead, work the future at Aalberts
Our procedure involves application submission, screening, assessments, selection, and offer/onboarding. The process follows a tentative time frame and is subject to the availability of both parties and the completion of each stage.
