Project Manager

NOV Inc.•Houston, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will oversee the entire project lifecycle from contract review to final delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and specifications. This role involves leading cross-functional teams and serving as the main customer contact. The position requires coordinating documentation, submittals, and compliance with industry standards, as well as identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of project management experience in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and project management tools (MS Project, Oracle, etc.).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
Knowledge of risk management and contingency planning.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (preferred).
PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee project lifecycle from contract review to final delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and specifications.
Lead cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality) to meet project objectives.
Serve as the main customer contact, managing communications, RFIs, and change requests.
Coordinate documentation, submittals, and compliance with industry standards (ASME, ASTM, API).
Identify risks and implement Management of Change (MOC) and mitigation plans.
Validate customer order scope, terms, and requirements during order entry and contract review.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
Collaborate with Engineering to compile submittal and fabrication drawing packages.
Coordinate specification or schedule changes among customers, Engineering, and Production.
Align project requirements with plant capacity, material availability, and manpower resources.
Manage pricing adjustments with Sales and Estimating; ensure timely communication of updates to customers.
Schedule and oversee third-party inspections and shipping logistics.
Coordinate progress and milestone invoicing with the Contracts Manager.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including reports, contracts, and change orders.
Prepare and deliver weekly project status reports to Operations Management.
Support warranty claims, customer training, and after-sales service needs.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.