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Retrofit Project Manager

NOV · Houston, TX, United States

Operations ManagementExternal listingcontractabout 2 hours ago

About The Role

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide customers / subcontractors and customer suppliers with a single point-of-contact and assume the role of communications coordinator for assigned major projects, which includes coordinating within the various departments.
  • Assure preparation of customer documents and project drawings are completed as required by the contract.
  • Represent Company at customer / subcontractor coordination status meetings.
  • Monitor all activities to assure costs and gross margins are met.
  • Track and control the major components of project cost.
  • Take responsibility for the overall project schedule.
  • Follow administrative procedures as necessary to assure the success of the project.
  • Negotiate settlement of all claims associated with the project.
  • Monitor all project activities, report progress against plans and take corrective action as required to meet plans.
  • Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as the primary liaison between the Order Management and Engineering teams to maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution priorities.
  • Monitor engineering deliverables to ensure design schedules are achieved and project timelines remain current and accurately communicated.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure long-lead and project-critical components are procured on schedule and expedited when necessary to support project milestones.
  • Maintain regular communication with customers regarding project status, schedules, technical issues, and key deliverables.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate customer meetings, internal project reviews, kickoff meetings, and progress meetings.
  • Track engineering and procurement action items to ensure timely completion and resolution of project issues.
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing and Operations to align production schedules with engineering releases and material availability.
  • Escalate schedule, cost, or resource risks to management and recommend corrective actions.
  • Ensure project schedules are updated regularly and distributed to all stakeholders.
  • Support field service planning by coordinating equipment readiness, documentation, and customer site requirements.
  • Foster strong communication between Engineering, Purchasing, Production, Service, and Sales to ensure efficient project execution and customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, procurement, and project execution.
  • Experience managing customer-facing projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • 3yr experience in manufacturing, oil and gas, and / or lifting and handling experience preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Some travel

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Demonstrate ownership and accountability for project outcomes
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Communicate clearly and effectively

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
  • Interpret customer contracts and technical specifications
  • Identify technical, commercial and schedule risks throughout the project

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
  • FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
  • All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
  • All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

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