Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Drafting and Design Discipline Manager in Remote, USA. This is a full-time direct-hire remote assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation and holidays.

Overview of YOUR role as a Drafting and Design Discipline Manager

The Drafting and Design Discipline Manager is responsible for managing key client natural gas projects, interacting with existing clients to organically grow the project base, and engaging new and potential clients to increase the client base. The Discipline Manager will act as the key internal and external contact for natural gas projects and program work of varying sizes. Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget, scope, and according to company and client’s quality and technical expectations.

As a Drafting and Design Discipline Manager YOU will:

• Coordinate with Project Managers on resource allocation to ensure that design tasks are completed on schedule
• Champion a team of drafters/designers
• Drive the implementation and maintenance of organization-wide CAD Standards and best practices
• Hold weekly team workload coordination meetings
• Manage workload and utilization of direct reports
• Identify training needs and coordinate regular training sessions to enhance the skills of the drafting and design teams
• Stay updated with the latest CAD software advancements and recommend upgrades or new tools as needed
• Oversee the drafting process from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to project specifications
• Collaborate with technical leads to provide project direction to drafting/design staff
• Conduct regular career development conversations with staff
• Evaluate drafters/designers on established performance metrics
• Coordinate with Tech Solutions to solve problems related to CAD deliverables and project technology needs
• Display exceptional soft skills (i.e., communication, interpersonal, organization, conflict resolution, and leadership)
• Assign budgeted hours to drafting/design related tasks
• Assist in the development of project estimates (hours & cost) for proposals
• Provide solutions-driven communication
• Be an active training leader within the organization
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Be innovative and forward-thinking to drive change, quality, and efficiency within the company
• Leverage relationships for the purpose of recruiting top talent, engaging new clients, and seeking innovative solutions
• Exhibit an entrepreneur’s mindset, the drive to get it done at all costs, and the desire to be innovative and creative
• Meet and/or exceed KPIs for the role
• Build depth of experience in the role of champion

YOU are the ideal Drafting and Design Discipline Manager candidate if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Engineering or a related field
• Strong technical knowledge of Natural Gas Design and related codes
• Consulting background and knowledge of consulting practices and KPIs
• An entrepreneur’s mindset, the drive to get it done at all costs, and the desire to be innovative and creative
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, self-driven and a desire to work in a production environment
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Hands-on knowledge of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software

About Our CLIENT 

Woman owned engineering design firm in the natural gas space. Driven by the philosophy that happy employees are the gateway to satisfied clients, they are breaking the mold associated with today’s engineering firms. Client driven culture, flexible work space and empowering environment are bringing the future to today’s workplace.

Who WE Are 
 
RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals. 

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality. 

Additional Titles:

• Drafting & Design Lead
• Design Discipline Leader
• CAD Manager – Natural Gas Projects
• Natural Gas Design Manager
• Drafting & Design Team Supervisor
• CAD Department Manager
• Design & Drafting Operations Manager
• Drafting and Design Team Leader
• Senior Design Manager
• Design & CAD Program Manager
• CAD Standards & Training Manager
• Drafting and Design Project Manager
• Pipeline Drafting and Design Manager
• Technical Design Manager – Natural Gas
• Design Services Manager
• Natural Gas Drafting Manager
• Drafting & Design Resource Manager
• Drafting & Design Program Champion
• Drafting and Design Operations Lead
• CAD Design Discipline Lead