Vũng Tàu, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam

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

 Job Description:

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/designmanager 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

  Required Skills:

3D Mining Support Drawing Oversight Calculations Assurance Compliance Gas Reviews Deliverables Quality Assurance Specifications Team Management AutoCAD Technical Support Construction Regulations Software Design Engineering Business English Leadership Communication Management