Project Manager - AM Repair

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Medical plans

MDLIVE telehealth

Job summary

NOV Rig Technologies in Houston seeks a experienced Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional teams on complex repair and drilling projects. You will own communications with customers and subcontractors, track costs, schedules, and ensure adherence to contract requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing project documentation, leading meetings, negotiating claims, and ensuring compliance with NOV policies and HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated application of project management principles and PMI-aligned practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience in managing budgets and cost controls on projects.
• Experience with drilling equipment or pressure control products preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, IFS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communications for major projects across departments.
• Prepare customer documents and project drawings per contract.
• Represent company at customer coordination meetings.
• Monitor costs and gross margins; track major cost components.
• Manage overall project schedule and documentation.
• Negotiate settlement of project claims.
• Ensure compliance with NOV policies and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

PMI standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Oracle

JDE

IFS

Job description

About NOV and Rig Technologies

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers’ full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. We're continually pushing our own standards higher to deliver the safest, most efficient, and most reliable drilling solutions in the world. Join us as we continue to power the industry that powers the world.

NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world’s most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more about Rig Technologies products and services, please visit us at https://www.nov.com/about/our-company-structure/rig.

Job Description

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

• Identifies the repair requirements and defines the work scope.


• Reviews technical documentation, drawings, inspection reports, and OEM guidelines.


• Develops repair plans, timelines, and cost estimates.


• Coordinates with engineering, quality, and operations to validate the repair strategy.

Customer Communication & Coordination

• Serves as the primary point of contact for customers regarding repair work.


• Provides repair recommendations, explains technical details, and manages expectations.


• Issues regular progress updates, change orders, and approvals.


• Ensures customer requirements are fully captured and executed.

Execution & Workflow Management

• Schedules and oversees repair activities from start to finish.


• Coordinates with shop leads, technicians, welders, machinists, inspectors, and vendors.


• Ensures the team has required materials, tools, and documentation.


• Tracks project progress, resolves delays, and ensures work follows the approved plan.

Cost, Budget & Documentation Control

• Prepares repair estimates and final repair packages.


• Manages project budgets and monitors actual vs. planned costs.


• Reviews quotations, purchase orders, and subcontractor costs.


• Ensures proper documentation, including inspection reports, repair logs, and signoffs.

Quality, Compliance & Safety Oversight

• Ensures all repair work meets engineering standards, customer specs, and industry codes.


• Coordinates NDT, pressure testing, quality inspections, and final acceptance checks.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Demonstrated application of project management principles and practices, preferably aligned with PMI standards.


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related discipline preferred.


• Managing budgets and cost controls within assigned projects


• Experience with drilling equipment, pressure control equipment, or related oilfield products preferred.


• Microsoft Project


• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, IFS)

Job Requirements

• Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training and instruction.


• To be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative


• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and department/area work instructions.


• Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area


• Participate in training where required.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers gaining trust and respect. (Customer Focus)


• Committed to self-improvement and development through the role to achieve career goals (Self- development)


• A candid team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems (Peer Relationships)


• Consistently adhere to ethical principles and expects others to follow suit (Ethics & Values)


• Adept at exercising good judgement (sometimes with incomplete information) whilst being constrained by tight deadlines


• Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks


• Be quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately


• Able to apportion time effectively to complete tasks


• Work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Can clearly communicate with clients and all levels of an organisation. Keeps project stakeholders regularly updated. (Presentation Skills, Written Communication)


• Understanding of engineering documents and drawings (e.g. able to read P&IDs, ISO drawings, calculation reports etc. and the ability to extract useful information)


• Techncial experience with NOV drilling or pressure control products


• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and codes, including API, DNV, ABS, and NORSOK.

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.