Senior EPC Project Manager Position Summary
NOV Process Systems is seeking an experienced Senior EPC Project Manager to lead the successful execution of complex offshore EPC projects for our global customer base. Based in Oslo, Norway, you will manage multidisciplinary projects valued between USD 50–150 million, taking full ownership from project award through engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and final delivery.
This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging offshore process module projects, collaborating with engineering teams, fabrication yards, clients, and suppliers across multiple regions. As a senior leader, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and commercially successful project execution while building strong customer relationships.
Your Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead the execution and delivery of complex offshore EPC projects valued between USD 50–150 million.
- Manage multidisciplinary project organisations consisting of 30–100 team members located across multiple countries and third-party fabrication sites.
- Take full accountability for project performance, including HSE, quality, cost, schedule, risk, and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and project controls throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage the interface between engineering teams and fabrication yards to ensure efficient project execution.
- Ensure compliance with client specifications, contractual requirements, international standards, and NOV's project execution processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
- Drive commercial performance by proactively managing project risks, variations, budgets, and contractual obligations.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing project environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a technically strong and commercially minded project leader with extensive experience delivering large offshore EPC projects. You thrive in international environments, enjoy leading multidisciplinary teams, and have the ability to successfully manage complex stakeholder relationships while maintaining a strong focus on project execution and customer satisfaction.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
- Minimum 15 years of experience managing complex EPC projects within the offshore Oil & Gas or Energy industry.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale offshore EPC projects throughout the complete project lifecycle.
- Strong technical understanding of offshore process facilities, including process modules, piping systems, structural steel, valves, instrumentation, mechanical equipment, and fabrication.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams in international environments.
- Hands-on experience coordinating engineering and fabrication activities.
- Strong commercial understanding with experience managing contracts, project finances, change management, and risk.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required during project execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering offshore topside process module projects.
- Experience working with global engineering teams and international fabrication yards.
- Strong understanding of EPC project execution methodologies and international industry standards.
- Experience managing multicultural project organisations and international client relationships.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is considered an advantage.
Personal Qualities
You are a confident and collaborative leader who inspires high-performing teams to achieve exceptional results. You combine strong technical knowledge with sound commercial judgement and have the ability to make informed decisions in complex project environments.
You are proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable working across cultures while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Why Join NOV?
At NOV Process Systems, you'll have the opportunity to lead some of the industry's most technically challenging offshore EPC projects while working with highly skilled colleagues across a global organisation.
We offer:
- Leadership of high-value international EPC projects.
- Collaboration with experienced engineering and project management professionals.
- A culture built on innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for long-term career development within a global technology leader.
Diversity & Inclusion
At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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