Gulf Coast PM

Nova Solutions Group; Deer Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Solutions Group is seeking a Project Manager to own field projects from planning through demobilization. You will lead technicians, staff projects with the Operations Manager, and ensure safety and compliance on-site at industrial facilities.

In this role you split time between office, yard, and customer sites, while supporting field operations as needed. A 24/7 operation demands flexibility, strong leadership, and a focus on customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, science, or engineering.
• Ability to supervise direct reports and read/interpret technical documents, safety procedures, and contract language.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and ability to be insured under the company’s policy.
• Ability to pass a company physical and drug screen.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to support a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to work outdoors, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable in industrial plant environments with PPE.
• Strong communication, coaching, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Self-motivated problem solver with urgency and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead field projects from planning through demobilization.
• Supervise technicians and staff to meet safety and project goals.
• Staff projects with Operations Manager input and ensure training/compliance.
• Verify equipment and coordinate engineering support for non-routine jobs.
• Develop and maintain strong customer service and relationships.
• Support incident investigations and share lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Coaching

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, science, or engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Client portal

Business systems

Job description

Project Manager
Travel: This role requires 20% to 50% overnight travel by vehicle or air and involves a combination of office work and field work at industrial and refinery sites. Lead Field Crews and Own Projects From Start to Finish Our client is an established industrial services company that supports refineries, petrochemical plants, and other industrial facilities with emissions control and field services. They run a 24/7 operation built on safety, training, and accountability, and they invest in developing and recognizing their field teams. Position Summary The Project Manager owns field projects from planning through demobilization and leads the technicians who perform the work. You will partner with the Operations Manager to staff projects, keep crews trained and compliant, and deliver strong customer service. You will split your time between the office, the yard, and customer sites, and you will support field operations directly when needed.
Essential Responsibilities Project Execution

• Manage projects from start to finish, including pre-job planning, mobilization, execution, staffing, fatigue management, demobilization, and customer satisfaction.
• Assign daily work and manage project and operational goals with training and safety as priority.
• Confirm equipment specified for each job is appropriate and bring in engineering support for non-routine jobs.
• Verify all equipment leaving for a job has been tested and operates as designed, and keep equipment maintained on site.

Safety & Compliance

• Make sure Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), SCAN forms, Safe Work Execution Plans (SWEPs), and customer site permits are complete and followed.
• Confirm crews have the correct PPE and working tools and instruments, including hoses, ducting, fittings, vessels, FID and PID analyzers, LEL 4-gas meters, H2S monitors, and calibration gases.
• Conduct job site safety audits, including off-hours audits, and deliver corrective action training.
• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses, and train technicians to report near misses.
• Fill the supervisor role in incident investigations and build lessons learned into safety training.
• Stay current on regulations that affect the company and its customers, and attend company and customer safety meetings.

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise, coach, and develop field technicians by setting clear expectations, giving ongoing feedback, and holding the team accountable.
• Approve daily time entries and Job Time Tickets.
• Make sure each technician completes required training before starting work, including job tasks, equipment operation, safety procedures, compliance permits, and material and waste handling.
• Keep the regional Training Matrix current and verify training completion through testing.
• Recommend and carry out disciplinary action in partnership with the Regional Operations Manager.
• Make sure technicians can reach you or a designated backup at all times while jobs are active.
• Oversee crews in the yard as well as the field, partner with Shop Supervisors, and support other supervisors when workloads are high.

Customer Relationships & Continuous Improvement

• Build strong customer relationships and serve as backup to the account manager.
• Identify gaps in processes and procedures and recommend changes to Engineering, Operations, and Safety leaders.
• Make sure company policies and procedures are understood, followed, and built into training.
• Bring issues and recommendations to senior leadership when needed, with a focus on training and safety improvements.

Supervision & Professional Development

• Reports to the Operations Manager.
• Directly supervises field technicians.
• Works closely with the Regional Operations Manager, Engineering, Safety, Shop Supervisors, and senior leadership.
• Valid TWIC card and RSO or comparable refinery safety training card required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, science, or engineering.
• Ability to supervise direct reports and read and interpret technical documents, safety procedures, and contract language.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
• Proficient in the care and use of site, facility, and customer required PPE, with the ability to pass all site, company, and industry tests.
• Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and ability to be insured under the company's insurance provider.
• Ability to pass a company physical and drug screen.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that supports a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather, climb ladders, stoop, kneel, and crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in industrial plants with exposure to noise, fumes, airborne particles, and chemicals, with PPE provided.
• Strong communication, coaching, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Self-motivated problem solver who works with urgency, adapts to changing priorities, and delivers with little supervision.
• Comfortable learning CRM, client portal, and business systems.