Project Manager

NOV
Houston, TX
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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide customer / 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.
  • 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

  • Project management and customer focal point for all NOV associated project work scopes: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) programs, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) programs, recertifications, upgrades, reactivaitions, capital equipment exchanges, OEM repairs, rig/ship yard based inspections and other internal projects.
  • Follow standardized processes, policies and operational procedures from a global operations perspective.
  • Responsible for all project planning activities including scope identification, creation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and documentation gathering.
  • Create and document required work scopes of the project such as quotations, proposals, purchase orders and change orders as required through the duration of the project.
  • Issue and track purchase orders for parts and services for internal and 3rd party requirements.
  • Responsible for project execution including scope execution and issuance of project certifications.
  • Collaborate with both regional and local Aftermarket representatives (Service, Spares, Repair, Engineering, Sales, Accounting/Finance, etc) to maximise support, planning, project execution and customer experience.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with customer, suppliers and vendors.
  • Responsible for monitoring and controlling projects which includes risk management, change management and progress management, reporting and project close out.
  • Maximize financial results by monitoring / reporting all activities to ensure accurate costing and forecasting of gross margins.
  • Maintain awareness of critical path activities affecting customer sensitive project deadlines; build contingency plans and implement recovery plans.
  • When required, deploy to job site and lead project from site.
  • Responsible for project close out including invoicing, handovers and after action reviews.
  • Perform other work as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and project management experience.
  • 5+ years within a project management role.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
  • Experience handling customers and internal stakeholders professionally throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Responsible for all operational activities of assigned projects.
  • Travel to on-site locations to meet with internal and external customers.
  • Maintain a high degree of situation awareness to track and manage issues.
  • Strive to achieve on time delivery.
  • Follow NOV PM procedures and processes.
  • Create customize reports when required.
  • Create, store and find documents in RigOffice.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Communicates effectively.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Planning / Organization.
  • Team oriented.
  • Self motivated.
  • Adaptable to change.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Knowledge of oil and gas industry drilling, pressure control and/or lifting and handling equipment.
  • Strong understanding of PMI principals and methodology.
  • Understanding of technical documentation packages/drawings.
  • Fluent in Aftermarket systems, such as, RigOffice, Compass, Tracker, PIMS, and other system
  • Fluent in MS Office products, specifically Project, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.

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.
Posted 2026-06-26

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