IE&C Project Manager

Burrow Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burrow Global is seeking an experienced Instrumentation, Electrical & Controls (IE&C) Project Manager in Houston, TX. The role leads control system projects from conception through commissioning, partnering with operations, engineering, and construction teams to enhance safety, reliability, and process performance across critical assets.

Ideal candidate brings 15+ years in control systems design/implementation and 10+ years in I&E, with PE or certs preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• 15+ years of design, implementation, and support of control systems.
• 10+ years of instrumentation & electrical (I&E) engineering and project execution.
• Knowledge of PHMSA, OSHA and applicable industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead control engineering and automation projects through all execution phases.
• Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Drive project tracking, status reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop cost estimates, obtain contractor bids, and manage expenditures.
• Review purchase requisitions and contractor invoices.
• Support commissioning, startup activities, and operations training.
• Identify and implement control system improvements with safety, reliability, and environmental performance focus.
• Provide technical guidance on instrumentation, electrical systems, and process control equipment.
• Support development and implementation of engineering standards, specifications, maintenance procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations and standards.

Skills

Project management

Control systems

I&E engineering

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Houston, TX (Downtown) | 12-Month Contract | 25% Travel,

Burrow Global is seeking an experienced Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls (IE&C) Project Manager to support a leading company in the oil and gas industry. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineering professional to lead high-impact control engineering projects, influence operational excellence initiatives, and serve as a key technical decision-maker within a major energy organization.

In this role, you will manage multiple capital and infrastructure projects from conception through commissioning while partnering with operations, engineering, and construction teams to improve reliability, safety, and process performance across critical pipeline and facility assets.

Candidates note: No per diem, no relocation assistance is available on this position. You must live withing 50 miles of Houston, TX to be considered.

What You'll Do

As the owner's representative, you will provide technical leadership and project management oversight for a diverse portfolio of control system and I&E projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading control engineering and automation projects through all phases of execution
• Defining project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
• Driving project tracking, status reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder communications
• Developing cost estimates, obtaining contractor bids, and managing project expenditures
• Reviewing and approving purchase requisitions and contractor invoices
• Supporting commissioning, startup activities, and operations training
• Working closely with operations personnel to identify and implement control system improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and environmental performance
• Providing technical guidance related to instrumentation, electrical systems, and process control equipment
• Supporting the development and implementation of engineering standards, specifications, maintenance procedures, and best practices
• Ensuring compliance with applicable industry regulations and standards

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting

• High level of project ownership and technical decision-making authority
• Opportunity to lead complex automation, controls, and I&E initiatives
• Exposure to major pipeline and facility operations
• Collaboration with experienced engineering and operations professionals
• Strategic role influencing safety, reliability, and operational performance
• Dynamic project portfolio with meaningful business impact

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• 15+ years of experience in the design, implementation, and support of control systems
• 10+ years of experience in instrumentation and electrical (I&E) engineering and project execution
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and contractor management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and systems
• Knowledge of PHMSA, OSHA, and applicable industry standards related to control engineering and pipeline operations
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration
• Control systems certifications or related technical credentials
• Experience supporting pipeline, midstream, or energy infrastructure projects

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a hands-on engineering leader who combines strong project management capabilities with deep automation controls and I&E expertise. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, driving projects to successful completion, and partnering with operations teams to improve safety, reliability, and performance.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.

Professional Engineering Registration or other related control certifications are preferred.

Minimum 5 years’ project management experience and a minimum 15 plus years; experience in design and implementation of controls and related systems and 10 plus years’ experience in design and implementation of I&E work.

Must possess strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and can quickly learn new applications

Working knowledge of the various PHSMA, OSHA and industry standards as it relates to control engineering.

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