Retrofit Project Manager

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.