Department Manager - Piping

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Discipline Manager - Piping - Position and Responsibilities

The Discipline Manager (DM) manages and directs the work of staff design personnel under minimal supervision in order to complete assigned work on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable codes/standards and Middough Work Process guidelines. The DM performs difficult and complex duties requiring independent decisions and extensive related experience. The DM administers corporate policy as required and develops and implements long range employee development plans and objectives. The DM develops staffing guidelines with responsibility for all personnel transactions in their assigned department(s). The DM provides technical leadership and assists engineers in solving complex design engineering problems through state-of-the-art technology and drives all related efforts in the development of, and advancement in technology excellence. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working with Discipline leads to establish budgets for tasks and deliverables and make sure they are distributed and maintained


• Ensue that discipline leads have the correct project standards and checklists


• Assure all QA / QC standards are being followed


• Uses Middough work processes to provide quality checks and reviews of all assigned projects.


• Provides support and input for client proposals, SOQ's, and presentations.


• Plans, develops, coordinates and directs department personnel to the successful completion of projects.


• Uses scheduling tool(s) to prepare and maintain schedules ensuring projects are on time and within budget projections.


• Manages quality and accuracy standards and reviews and approves completed design plans.


• Determines technology staffing needs and recruits, hires, develops and motivates discipline team.


• Takes an active role in support of business development activities.

Education, Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Associates degree in Drafting with 10+ years of relevant experience


• Demonstrated experience in developing equipment and overall facility layouts


• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of an overall 3D piping model


• Demonstrated experience in preparing orthographic drawings, Isometrics and Bill of materials


• Strong understanding of piping systems for industrial systems


• Demonstrated experience with selection and design of piping supports


• Demonstrated experience with 3D design products like CADWorx, Plant 3D or Autoplant


• Experience in designs of industrial facilities, natural gas treatment, oil and gas or power industries


• Working knowledge of Earned Value for project performance monitoring


• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients and all levels within Middough and at client site around professionalism, trust, integrity, and collaboration.


• Ability to multi-task and be highly organized for effective project planning.


• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Employee Management experience a plus


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Physical Requirements

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will:

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.


• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.


• Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.


• May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections to be provided by the client and/or company and are required to be used and followed.


• May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.


• This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence.

About Middough

Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development.

What Middough Offers

We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes:

• A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs)


• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage


• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance


• Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k) Plan


• Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays


• Flexible Start Times


• Tuition Assistance


• Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)


• Employee Assistance Program

Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program to confirm work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.