Operations Manager - I&E Construction

Join a dynamic, growth-focused team at Burrow Global LLC as an Operations Manager for our I&E Construction division. You’ll plan, organize and lead instrumentation and electrical projects from concept through close-out, shaping project strategy, driving safety and efficiency, and delivering on-time, on-budget results. If you’re a results-oriented leader who excels at cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and customer satisfaction in the Oil & Gas sector, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, plan, and execute I&E construction projects end-to-end, ensuring customer needs are met, timelines are achieved, and target profitability is realized.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and decision rights for project teams, partners, and customers to drive safe, compliant, and on-schedule delivery.
• Oversee contract performance, ensure alignment with drawings/specifications, manage change orders and claims promptly, and monitor adherence to regulatory and company standards.
• Approve major procurement commitments, bid tabulations, and critical contract changes in line with Burrow Global procedures.
• Review, validate, and approve invoices and progress payments; monitor completion percentages and financial health of projects.
• Lead client communications, providing transparent status updates, scope revisions, and schedule changes through structured change control.
• Coordinate internal operations (ROW, permitting, engineering, procurement, surveying), resolving issues that impact scope, schedule, or budget.
• Ensure construction activities meet our EHS policy and applicable regulatory requirements; foster a safe, productive work environment.
• Track material delivery and availability to meet contract commitments; optimize logistics and scheduling.
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation (plans, permits, schedules, change control, status reports, close-out dossiers) is complete and audit-ready.
• Lead, mentor, and develop I&E project personnel; actively promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Drive project post-mortems and lessons learned to strengthen future performance.
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered safely, on time, and within budget while meeting or exceeding quality standards.
• Clear, proactive risk management and issue resolution; efficient handling of change orders and claims.
• Strong client relationships, with regular, credible progress reporting and stakeholder alignment.
• High-quality project documentation, close-out deliverables, and post-project reviews that drive organizational learning.
• A motivated, high-performing project team with clear career development paths.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Minimum 5 years of experience as an operations manager.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience closing sales opportunities for the organization.

• 5 years of I&E project management experience, including scope definition, estimating, cost and schedule control, design and construction management, procurement, and permitting.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project tools (e.g., MS Project or similar).
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and organizational capabilities.
• Problem-solver with a proactive, self-directed mindset and the ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills; adept at stakeholder management and collaborating with diverse teams.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Willingness to relocate for project assignments and travel as needed.
• Ability to travel frequently to project sites.
• Compliance with Burrow Global, LLC policies and Drug & Alcohol policy; maintain safe work practices for oneself and others.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
  
  

Why Burrow Global

• Impactful leadership role with visibility across projects and client-facing opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative culture that values safety, innovation, and professional growth.
• Clear path for advancing into broader program management, operations leadership, or business development.
  
  

Next steps

If you’re ready to drive high-impact I&E projects and mentor a talented team, apply today with your resume and a brief note on a project you are proud of (scope, schedule, budget, and outcome).