Project Lead
Assistant Project Lead
The Assistant Project Lead position is responsible for assisting the Project Manager achieve the project objectives by managing execution, scope, schedule, budget, and other project functions. To perform this position effectively, the Project Lead position requires strong characteristics in project management knowledge, performance, and interpersonal behavior. This position receives guidance and direction from the Project Manager and Director of Projects, and is responsible for small to medium project component assignments and teams.
Job Identification 1001536
Posting Date 07/15/2026, 08:18 PM
Apply Before 09/09/2026, 05:00 AM
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 515 W Greens Road, Houston, TX, 77067, US
Primary Area of Expertise
- Agile Project Management
- Development Leadership
- Direct Project Management
- Executing Project Plans
- Project Leadership
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Design Leadership
- Direct Project Management
- Multiple Projects Management
- Project Competency
- Project Development
- Project Engagement
- Project Execution
- Project Implementation
- Project Leadership
Responsibilities
- Manage project components assigned from the Project Manager consisting of cross-functional assignments and teams of varying complexity and small to medium size with basic supervision.
- Support project initiation efforts by contributing to proposals and tenders through development of presentations, pricing, contracts, and technical specifications.
- Develop and/or oversee project planning documents including but not limited to project execution plans, scope of work, project schedule, cost estimates and project budgets, risk management, and quality assurance.
- Direct and manage execution of assigned project team members for project components including engineers, project controls, contract administrators, inspectors, quality assurance, project specialists, and drilling operations. Ensure work is performed in a safe manner in all aspects of the project.
- Assumes active role in project interface through distribution of information and management of stakeholder expectations.
- Serve as a primary contact for communication between the client, contractors, and internal organizations by conveying technical, schedule, and financial information in a timely and professional manner.
- Help foster a positive and rewarding environment for the project team to effectively execute project objectives.
- Monitor and control project work through performance reporting, schedule maintenance, and cost/budgeting analysis.
- Perform integrated change control through scope verification, quality monitoring, risk management, and contract administering.
- Close project or phase through customer/sponsor acceptance, closing procurements, archiving relevant project documents, and documenting lessons learned.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS may include the following:
- Active role in personal career development through coaching and mentoring with project team leaders.
- Support business development through the creation of long-term value for internal business units from customers, markets, and relationships.
- Remain abreast of current technological progress to ensure the Company's products and services remain marketable and competitive.
- Ensure adherence to corporate Integrated Management System and HSE policies and procedures.
POSITION SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND VALUES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The individual should be proficient at the following general and technical skills:
- Knowledge of related drilling equipment, layouts, operations, and rig crew functions is considered a benefit.
- Knowledge of code requirements pertaining to the design, construction, safety, and operation of both land and offshore drilling rigs including but not limited to API, ASME, ASCE, AISC, ASHRAE, and other related industry standards is considered a benefit.
- Experience planning project work flow of fabrication, installation and testing is preferred.
- Working knowledge of discipline specific fabrication and manufacturing design, processes, and testing (i.e., welding, machining, etc.) is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with rig and equipment testing and commissioning including systems integrated testing (SIT) and integrated acceptance testing (IAT) is considered a benefit.
- Knowledge of business finance is preferred. This may include interpreting financial statements, evaluating financial performance, financial forecasting, financial instruments and markets, evaluating investment opportunities, and financial risk analysis.
- Knowledge of business and commercial law is preferred. This may include contracts, terms and conditions, domestic and international trade terms, and general roles and responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other CAD design software is considered a benefit.
- Must have strong PC skills including Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Project and Outlook. Primavera is considered.
The individual should be proficient at the following interpersonal skills:
- Must be able to provide leadership to focus the efforts of the assigned project component team towards a common goal and enabling them to work as a cohesive unit.
- Must have strong written and verbal technical communication skills including writing reports, emails, and presentations at various internal and external organizational levels (peers, clients, and vendors).
- Must possess thoughtful decision making ability when presented with several alternatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilize effective negotiation skills when conferring with parties of shared or opposed interests with a view to compromise or reach an agreement.
Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Qualifications
An individual must have the following qualifications to perform this job successfully.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required with a strong preference of business and/or technical backgrounds including engineering, sciences, or mathematics.
- Previous work experience for a drilling contractor or other related company with direct contact to the drilling industry is considered a benefit, but not required.
- Project Management Professional certification is considered a benefit, but not required.
- Should have at least one year of work experience managing projects and/or teams.
- The ability to read, write, and speak English is required. Fluency in a foreign language is considered a benefit for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To learn more about our Fair Employment practices, please refer to the Nabors Code of Conduct.
