Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls (IE&C) Project Manager

Job overview

The Instrumentation, Electrical and Controls (IE&C) Project Manager role is onsite in downtown Houston, TX, with 25% travel. The posting describes a 12-month contract and does not specify compensation. The role supports a leading company in the oil and gas industry, working across pipeline and facility assets. As the owner’s representative, the project manager leads capital and infrastructure control engineering projects from conception through commissioning. The work coordinates engineering, operations, and construction teams to improve safety, reliability, and process performance while managing project scope, schedules, budgets, contractors, and technical compliance.

What you'll do

• Lead control engineering and automation projects through execution
• define scope, schedules, budgets, and resource needs
• track projects, forecast, report status, and communicate with stakeholders
• develop cost estimates, obtain contractor bids, and manage expenditures
• review purchase requisitions and contractor invoices
• support commissioning, startup, and operations training
• identify control system improvements with operations
• provide technical guidance on instrumentation, electrical systems, and process control equipment
• support engineering standards and procedures
• ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ie&c project manager

instrumentation

electrical and controls

houston tx

onsite

12-month contract

25% travel

oil and gas

pipeline projects

control systems

commissioning

active twic card

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

12-month contract with 25% travel; candidates must live within 50 miles of Houston. No per diem or relocation assistance is available. An active TWIC card is required; PE registration and control systems certifications are preferred.

About the employer

Burrow Global, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations. Sector: 21.