IE&C Project Manager

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.

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

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

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

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Control systems certifications or related technical credentials

Experience supporting pipeline, midstream, or energy infrastructure projects

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.