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Project Manager I

Core Laboratories
United States, Texas, Houston
Sep 22, 2025

Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company

Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally. For more information, visithttps://www.corelab.com

At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.

SUMMARY The Project Manger serves as the primary point of contact, overseeing core analysis related projects including quoting, sample coordination, data calculation and report delivery. Expertise in core analysis and customer service will be essential in delivering high-quality services and maintaining strong client relationships. The position requires flexibility in working hours, and could include evenings, weekends, and holidays. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as primary point of contact for quoting, coordination of samples to and within laboratory, and overseeing core analysis projects.
  • Collaborate with clients to define project scopes, goals, and deliverables, ensuring they align with client expectations and contractual obligations.
  • Possess a solid understanding of basic core analysis testing sequences and terminology.
  • Prepare and submit quotations, lab work instructions, Gantt charts, and any job-related data to client.
  • Communicate project updates, milestones, and issues to clients, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and address any deviations from the plan.
  • Coordinate and facilitate seamless workflows between core processing and laboratory operations, and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring efficient coordination and timely completion of assigned projects.
  • Independently review standard data sets, prepare, and submit final reports for each project.
  • Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, regulations, and best practices.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, including laboratory technicians, managers, and supporting staff, to foster effective communication and streamline project coordination and execution.
  • Facilitate meetings, presentations, and discussions to effectively communicate project status and gather feedback.
  • Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in life science, geology, or a related field and 3 years of Project Management experience and or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
  • Adaptable, proactive, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and reporting abilities.
  • Proficient in preparing quotations, work instructions, and comprehensive project reports.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams.
  • Strong knowledge of core analysis, core handling, preparation, and processing techniques.
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide technical support with core analysis.
  • Demonstrates high level of dedication.
  • Ability to perform under strict deadlines.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Thorough understanding and adherence to HSE policies and regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients, team members, and regulatory agencies.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
  • Proficiency in basic mathematical concepts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to analyze standard data, evaluate technical reports, and make informed decisions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
COMPETENCIES
  • Business Acumen: interpret external trends, business context, strategy, and operations of the organization and analyse customer needs, and co-creates business strategy and operational solutions that create value and impact to achieve sustainable business results.
  • Execution Excellence: deliver impact through practical problem-solving, finding practical solutions to navigate and overcome obstacles; engagement with stakeholders, achieving shared goals using effective interpersonal skills; and purposeful execution, implements actionable and adaptive plans to achieve results.
  • People Advocacy: build human-centric organizational cultures that promote performance, productivity and wellbeing, navigating change, and holding the organization to ethical standards, ensuring ethical conduct and compliance, and mitigating people risks.
  • Data Literacy: analyse, interpret, and communicate operational data to derive actionable insights, inform decision-making, and operational improvements to achieve strategic business objectives.
  • Digital Agility: utilize technology to enhance operational efficiency and prepare the organization to adopt digital practices.
  • Leading Self: has a self-awareness of how actions are perceived and how to respond to feedback. Leading with empathy towards others and understanding the world from their point of view.

OTHER INFORMATION (US ONLY)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for handling and manipulating core samples and equipment.
  • Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for safety purposes.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This position resides within a normal office working environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee may also be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in some work areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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