Project Management Senior Specialist - Installation Leadership

Baker Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Project Management Senior Specialist - Install Leadership to drive execution across installation, commissioning, and startup of equipment at customer sites. You will lead the project team, coordinate with engineering, quality, and supply chain, and ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years in project management, strong English communication, and the ability to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 4+ years in Project Management.
• Excellent oral and written English communication; executive presentation skills.
• Knowledge of contract terms, risk, and remedies; financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned project team and coordinate with supporting functions to meet contractual obligations.
• Serve as primary contact for project stakeholders and guide opportunities amidst challenges.
• Ensure project financial performance, timely completion, and quality targets.
• Utilize project management tools in day-to-day operations of the project.
• Manage and resolve all project issues, with status reports, risk mitigation, and closure.
• Coordinate efforts for successful project closure and transition to operating team.
• Develop execution models for varying project sizes in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial management

Contract knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Project Management Senior Specialist - Installation Leadership

Are you an Installations expert looking for a new challenge?

Do you like collaborating across teams to deliver success for customers?

Join our Project Team

At Baker Hughes our purpose is clear; We take energy forward making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Our IET team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We champion entrepreneurial culture to unlock full potential by bringing energy to the world.

Partner with the best

As a Project Management Senior Specialist , you will be accountable for project delivery, profitability, and overall customer satisfaction by efficiently managing project related activities and resources. You will manage activities related to the installation, commissioning and start up of Baker Hughes supplied equipment at customer sites. You will also coordinate other activities related to the contracted scope, driving collaboration with other functions such as engineering, quality and supply chain. Focus areas include but are not limited to the following:

• Leading the assigned project team and coordinating with all supporting functions as necessary to ensure seamless execution in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Serving as the primary contact for project stakeholders and providing guidance to identify opportunities amidst challenges and unforeseen changes.
• Ensuring that project financial performance, timely completion, and exceptional quality consistently meet and exceed targets.
• Ensuring that applicable project management tools are utilized and integrated within the day-to-day operations of the project.
• Managing and resolving all project-related issues, including status reporting at various levels, risk mitigation strategies, and project closure procedures.
• Effectively coordinating all efforts to ensure successful closure of the project and seamless transition to the respective operating team as defined by the contract.
• Facilitate the development of execution models suited to varying sizes and scales of projects by applying insights gained from the lessons learned process, and advocate for implementation throughout every phase of the project in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience in Project Management, preferably for large EPCs companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) or end users.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, be fluent in English and master presentations at executive level.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset and exhibit strong behavioral, influencing, and leadership competencies.
• Be proficient in managing project financials, including revenues, contribution margin and cash.
• Have a thorough knowledge of T&Cs glossary and dynamics, including contractual provisions, risks, claims and remedies management.
• Have good background in Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Compressor technologies as well as in energy transition technologies such hydrogen, carbon capture, geothermal and energy storage.
• Be able to travel internationally to visit customers or Baker Hughes locations.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Be ready to spend up to 35% of working time travelling on jobs as required by business

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources
• Dependent Care
• Additional elected or voluntary benefit

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Project Management Senior Specialist - Install Leadership