Retrofit Project Manager

NOV, Inc.$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
  • Experience managing customer-facing projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Preferred 3 years of experience in manufacturing, oil and gas, or lifting and handling.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main point of contact for customers and subcontractors on major projects
  • Ensure customer documents and drawings are completed per contract requirements
  • Represent the company at customer coordination meetings
  • Monitor project costs and gross margins
  • Track major project cost components and control budget
  • Manage the overall project schedule to ensure timely completion
  • Negotiate claims related to the project

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company matching for employee contributions
  • Medical plans effective from the date of hire
  • Free MDLIVE virtual visits for enrolled employees
  • Free preventative care for enrolled families
  • Basic Life and AD&D insurance at double the employee's annual salary
  • Starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation annually
  • Up to 11 paid holidays per year
Full Job Description
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.

About NOV, Inc.

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