Senior I&E Project Manager – Energy & Automation

VersaTech Automation Services, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VersaTech Automation Services, LLC in New Orleans, LA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Project Manager to lead I&E construction projects in the Oil & Gas and industrial sectors. You will oversee proposals, budgets, schedules, and quality control from proposal through final completion, ensuring safety and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, strong reading of electrical drawings and diagrams, proficient in Microsoft Office and project management

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing Instrumentation & Electrical construction projects within Oil & Gas or Industrial markets.
• Strong knowledge of I&E construction methods, commissioning, maintenance, and project execution.
• Experience preparing estimates and technical proposals.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, instrumentation diagrams, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong financial understanding including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change order management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers, field personnel, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%, primarily throughout Louisiana and Texas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee I&E construction projects from proposal through final completion, ensuring safety, customers satisfied, and profitable results.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, invoicing, and profitability.
• Administer change orders and contract modifications.
• Coordinate staffing requirements with Operations and Field Services leadership
• Ensure project documentation, testing reports, turnover packages, and quality records are completed on time
• Conduct periodic job site visits to monitor safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction
• Participate in customer meetings and support business development to grow accounts
• Champion VersaTech's safety culture through field audits and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Customer relationship management

Reading electrical drawings

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

VersaTech Automation Services, LLC in New Orleans, LA is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Project Manager to lead I&E construction projects in the Oil & Gas and industrial sectors. You will oversee proposals, budgets, schedules, and quality control from proposal through final completion, ensuring safety and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, strong reading of electrical drawings and diagrams, proficient in Microsoft Office and project management