Zachry Group is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Instrument/Controls Department Manager to join our Engineering Department in our Westchase Design Center located in Houston, Texas or Corpus Christi, Texas. This is a great opportunity to get involved and lead a team of talented engineers on challenging and interesting design projects for various clients. The Department Manager will manage a team of engineers and designers and serves as a technical specialist formulating and developing advanced concepts, techniques, and standards. Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to a variety of aspects affecting the organization. RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise and manage the I/C department including planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring all aspects of the Group's activities. Review the work and performance of department personnel to ensure accuracy, quality and timeliness of project and process requirements. Perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design on an as needed basis. Implements, modifies, and maintains I/C processes. Lead in planning, workhour estimates, cost development and management, and scheduling for assigned projects. Works on major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features. Coordinate department personnel to ensure business unit and overall company priorities are addressed in a timely manner by allocating the proper resources. Ensure client inputs and project requirements are adequately addressed and implemented consistently with contractual requirements. Serve as a technical specialist for the I/C department in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes. Provide technical leadership and expertise for the company. Support sales and marketing effort. Work closely with business development on proposals and presentations. Interact with project managers to verify project designs are accurate and meet the intended scope. Coordinates with engineering department managers to execute engineering projects. Assist in the coordination between engineering disciplines, participating in project planning activities and support cost and schedule updates. Develop improved processes and tools to support department responsibilities and increase the efficiency and accuracy of the group. Work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple/changing priorities. Perform manpower planning and forecasting for personnel and maintain proper staffing levels. Conduct performance reviews, salary and promotion recommendations, succession planning, mentoring, training and coaching as needed for the department personnel. Actively recruit I/C personnel Collaborate closely with other managers to support work-sharing across engineering offices. Plan and identify tasks, potential problem areas, technical information and identify solutions where necessary. Ensure work conforms to company’s quality process and procedures and client’s standards. Maintains effective communication with project team members and with the customer. Maintains and builds client relationships. Other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS Job Requirements REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in engineering Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team 15-20 years of experience in the Energy & Chemicals Industry Supervisory experience leading a group of engineers or function as a technical specialist on a project Broad technical knowledge of design engineering, and project execution Excellent oral and written communication skills Must maintain active status in a drug and/or alcohol testing consortium PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS PE preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely. WORK ENVIRONMENT Will work in a general office environment. Capable of operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Must possess a vision (corrected or uncorrected) that allows for clear visibility from 20 inches or less. The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the I/C Department Manager position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Work Location: In person