Asset Manager, Eagle Ford

FIRM INTRODUCTION 

Warwick Investment Group is a private equity firm that was founded 15 years ago and invests in energy, real estate and energy transition opportunities. The firm has approximately $2.3 billion in managed assets. Energy is the firm’s largest platform and Warwick’s energy platform has assets in the Eagle Ford, Permian, Anadarko and Rockies basins today, and has completed over 4,000 oil and gas transactions since inception. The firm has ~125 team members and advisors in the US and Europe. Uniquely, Warwick’s in-house data science team works hand-in-hand with Warwick’s energy sector investment teams over the life cycle of an investment from investment to asset management to divestiture. Warwick’s team is vertically integrated, with internal geology, reservoir engineering, production engineering, oil and gas accounting, land, legal and operations teams. 

Job Overview 

The Asset Manager will lead the technical and economic performance of operated and non-operated assets within the Eagle Ford basin. This role is responsible for maximizing asset value through integrated reservoir management, development planning, and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate has a strong reservoir engineering background, deep knowledge of unconventional shale development, and proven experience in the Eagle Ford. 

Key Responsibilities 

Asset Leadership & Strategy 

• Own full-cycle asset management responsibilities, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance optimization. 

• Develop and execute short- and long-term asset development strategies to maximize NPV and reserve recovery. 

• Drive business decisions by integrating subsurface, drilling, completion, and production data. 

• Lead small cross disciplinary team in developing the assets 

Reservoir Engineering & Technical Oversight 

• Lead reservoir evaluation, decline curve analysis, reserves estimation, and type curve development for asset. 

• Oversee reservoir simulation and modeling to support field development planning. 

• Optimize well spacing, landing zones, and completion designs specific to Eagle Ford geologic variability. 

• Champion and underwrite technologies that enhance technical understanding of the asset and drive asset value creation. 

Operations & Performance Optimization 

• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for improvement, including refracs, workovers, and artificial lift optimization. 

• Collaborate with drilling and completions teams to enhance well productivity and capital efficiency. 

• Analyze production trends and apply data-driven insights to improve asset performance. 

Financial Management 

• Own asset-level budget development (CAPEX/OPEX) and track financial performance against plan. 

• Conduct economic evaluations of development scenarios, acquisitions, and divestitures. 

• Deliver accurate forecasts and reserves updates in line with corporate and regulatory standards. 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Lead and coordinate cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams, including geoscience, drilling, completions, production operations, and commercial teams. 

• Serve as primary point of contact for senior leadership on asset performance and strategy. 

• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff. 

Stakeholder & Regulatory Interface 

• Interface with partners, investors, and regulatory bodies as needed. 

• Ensure compliance with Texas regulatory requirements and industry standards. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering or similar (required) 

Experience 

• Minimum 10 years of oil & gas experience, with a strong emphasis on reservoir engineering 

• Direct experience in the Eagle Ford shale (required) 

• Prior asset management or team leadership experience  

Technical Skills 

• Expertise in unconventional reservoir characterization and development 

• Strong proficiency in:  

• Decline curve analysis and reserves estimation 

• Aries (Combo Curve and Whitson a plus) 

• Economic evaluation and forecasting tools 

• Working knowledge of drilling, completions, and production operations 

Leadership & Business Skills 

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills 

• Proven ability to manage budgets and drive financial performance 

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills 

Key Competencies 

• Asset value maximization mindset 

• Data-driven decision making 

• Cross-functional collaboration 

• Operational excellence 

• Strategic planning and execution 

Work Environment 

• Office-based with periodic field visits to Eagle Ford operations 

• Travel as required (10–25%) 

Preferred Attributes 

• Experience with acquisitions/divestitures in shale assets 

• Familiarity with digital oilfield tools and analytics platforms 

• Strong network within Eagle Ford operators and service providers 

• Eagle Ford operations experience a plus