Retrofit Project Manager

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive medical plans

MDLIVE virtual visits

Preventative medical and dental care

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

NOV in Houston seeks a dedicated project coordinator to lead communications with customers and subcontractors for major projects, coordinating across departments to keep schedules and costs on track.

Responsibilities include documenting requirements, attending coordination meetings, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with company and HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or Equivalent.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing customer-facing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers / subcontractors and customer suppliers with a single point-of-contact and assume the role of communications coordinator for assigned major projects.
• Assure preparation of customer documents and project drawings 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 to assure project success.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Schedule management

Cost tracking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.