Senior I&E Project Manager

UPS Industrial Services, LLC.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS Instrument & Electrical Services in Deer Park, TX seeks a Senior I&E Project Manager to lead capital projects from concept to commissioning. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, and procurement, directing engineering, construction, and commissioning teams while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee substations, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and power systems, coordinating with EPC contractors and stakeholders to achieve on-time turnover and

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of PM experience in industrial/utility/energy settings.
• 7+ years managing large capital projects ($10MM+).
• Experience leading substations, HV/MV, instrumentation, SCADA, DCS.
• Strong project controls, scheduling, cost forecasting.
• Experience managing EPC contractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and SAP.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, procurement, and resources.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Oversee instrumentation, controls, electrical distribution, substation, switchgear, MCC, and transformers.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and procedures.
• Develop execution strategies, work packages, and commissioning schedules.
• Manage EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor performance through KPIs; implement corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments, change management reviews, and forecasting.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, materials management, and mobilization.
• Lead stakeholder communications, project reporting, and executive presentations.
• Collaborate with operations for startup and turnover.
• Champion safety culture and EH&S compliance.
• Mentor junior PMs, engineers, and project controls personnel.

Skills

Substations

HV/MV Systems

SCADA & DCS

Project Controls

Scheduling

EPC Management

Vendor Management

Leadership

Travel

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

UPS Instrument & Electrical Services is seeking a Senior I&E Project Manager to join our safety conscious team! The Senior Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Project Manager is responsible for leading the full lifecycle execution of large-scale capital projects within power generation and power distribution environments. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for the planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup of complex electrical and instrumentation projects while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing multimillion-dollar capital projects in industrial, utility, or energy environments and will serve as the primary interface with engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, operations, and executive stakeholders.

This is a long-term opportunity supporting a growing portfolio of capital investments focused on power infrastructure modernization, expansion, reliability, and operational excellence.

• Lead the planning and execution of capital projects from concept development through commissioning and closeout.
• Manage all aspects of project scope, budget, schedule, risk, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and commissioning teams throughout project execution.
• Oversee instrumentation, controls, electrical distribution, substation, switchgear, motor control center (MCC), transformer, and power system projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and company procedures.
• Develop project execution strategies, work packages, construction plans, and commissioning schedules.
• Manage EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure project objectives are met.
• Monitor project performance through key metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Conduct risk assessments, change management reviews, and project forecasting activities.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, materials management, and contractor mobilization activities.
• Lead stakeholder communications, project reporting, and executive-level presentations.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure successful project startup and turnover.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure all work is executed in compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Mentor junior project managers, engineers, and project controls personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of project management experience within industrial, utility, power generation, or energy-related environments.
• Minimum 7+ years managing large capital projects valued at $10MM+.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects involving:
• Substations
• High-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems
• Instrumentation and control systems
• SCADA and DCS platforms
• Proven success managing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, cost management, and forecasting.
• Experience managing EPC contractors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and SAP.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience supporting utility companies, independent power producers, petrochemical facilities, or large industrial manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, NESC, IEEE, OSHA, and utility industry standards.
• Experience with renewable energy integration, grid modernization, or transmission and distribution projects.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $50MM in total installed cost.
• Strong commissioning and startup leadership experience.
• Capital Project Management
• Power Generation Systems
• Power Distribution Infrastructure
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation & Controls
• Relay Protection Systems
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• SCADA Systems
• Substation Design & Construction
• High Voltage/Medium Voltage Systems
• Project Controls
• Change Management
• Construction Management
• Contractor Management
• Turnaround & Outage Planning
• Commissioning & Startup

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety Performance (TRIR, Recordable Incidents)
• Schedule Adherence
• Budget Performance
• Forecast Accuracy
• Project Delivery Efficiency
• Change Order Management
• Contractor Performance
• Startup and Commissioning Success
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Operational Reliability Improvements

Working Conditions

• Environment: Industrial/plant setting with exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and perform hands-on maintenance activities for extended periods. Must meet physical requirements of the job, including lifting and climbing as needed.
• Schedule: Must be willing to work extended hours and overtime as required.

UPS Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.