Engineering Manager

Recru; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Recru in Houston seeks an experienced leader to oversee end-to-end project execution for the Service business. You will guide a team of engineers in design, development, testing, and implementation of Controls services, while aligning with budgets and procurement processes.

This role combines technical leadership with strategic planning, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement of engineering practices to deliver safe, on-time projects within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in the Oil & Gas, Power or similar Industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in project management or technical leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project execution for Services projects.
• Lead a team of engineers in designing, developing, testing and implementing controls services.
• Review purchase orders and ensure alignment with budgets and processes.
• Escalate risks and drive corrective action plans.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Direct hire role | Office located in Houston

Position Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end project execution process for the Service business and leading a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing, testing, and implementing Controls services project. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and strategic planning to ensure engineering projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. Responsibilities include reviewing purchase orders and executing them in alignment with organizational processes, policies, budget requirements, and operational objectives. This role serves as a key liaison between engineering, business stakeholders, finance, and customers to ensure quality and timely delivery of the Services projects. The ideal candidate combines procurement expertise with strong project management capabilities to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• (Order to Remittance) OTR ownership of all Services projects
• Lead procurement and requisition-related projects from planning through management of execution team
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, and budgets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals.
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, standards, and governance processes.
• Work with technical leads to develop project plans, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple projects while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for engineering processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and support for complex engineering challenges.
• Escalate risks, dependencies, and issues while developing corrective action plans.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Plan, prioritize, and oversee engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Own the project KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms.
• Measure project performance against timelines, budgets, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Track project performance, deliverables, and key delivery metrics.
• Conduct post-project reviews and implement lessons learned.

Skills

• Leadership and Team development
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in the Oil & Gas, Power or similar Industry
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in project management or technical leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant industry certifications.
• Experience with Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, or project management methodologies.
• Experience leading process improvement or system implementation projects.
• Experience in controls/software development or design is a plus.