Project Director

Job description / Role

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Project Planning and Strategy:
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Define project strategies, considering technical feasibility, market trends, and business objectives.
- Conduct risk assessments and establish contingency plans to mitigate potential project risks.

Project Execution and Management:
- Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
- Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to quality standards, budgets, and schedules.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and operations, to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Implement effective project management methodologies and tools to optimize project efficiency.

Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and managing expectations.
- Communicate project updates, risks, and achievements to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations and standards.
- Promote a culture of safety awareness and adherence to best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and address potential environmental impacts associated with the project, implementing appropriate mitigation measures.

Budget and Cost Control:
- Develop and manage project budgets, monitoring expenses and ensuring cost control measures are in place.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize project expenditures.
- Review and approve project-related contracts, change orders, and invoices.

Quality Assurance:
- Establish quality control processes and standards to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to monitor project quality and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement corrective actions to address quality issues and prevent reoccurrence.

Requirements

Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in project management within the petrochemical industry.
- Strong knowledge of petrochemical processes, equipment, and industry standards.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale petrochemical projects from initiation to completion.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in project management software and tools.
- Familiarity with relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations and standards

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About the Company

Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.

We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.