Senior Project Manager-US MMM

Mesa, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Project Management

Job Summary

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

Right now were 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.

This is a full-time position based at our Mesa Arizona office. This is not a remote opportunity.

Summary

The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for the successful delivery of mining study projects ensuring alignment with Worleys policies client expectations and contractual commitments. This role manages all phases of project executionfrom early conceptual studies to detailed feasibilitywhile ensuring technical excellence safety and financial performance.

With deep knowledge of mining project delivery the Senior Project Manager drives study quality fosters strong client relationships and builds high-performing multidisciplinary teams. This role plays a key part in advancing Worleys Mining Minerals & Metals (MMM) business by delivering value-driven solutions and enhancing early-phase project development capabilities.

Purpose

To lead complex and high-impact projects that support client and business objectives across the mining minerals and metals sectors. The Senior Project Manager oversees small to medium projectsor components of large and mega projectswith moderate to high risk ensuring alignment with strategic goals technical standards and stakeholder expectations. The role also contributes to business development through proposal management and strategic pursuits.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Define and manage project scope objectives schedule productivity and budget.
Oversee the execution of studies and projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and customer requirements.
Coordinate multidiscipline teams and resources to achieve project goals efficiently.

Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

Champion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship across all project activities.
Lead by example in applying Safety by Design Constructability and Maintainability principles.
Ensure all team members comply with Worley and client HSE standards.

Technical & Quality Oversight

Provide technical direction across engineering procurement and project delivery functions.
Review and validate study deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.
Drive innovation and best practices to improve project performance and outcomes.

Financial Management

Establish and maintain project budgets forecasts and cost controls.
Monitor project financials track performance and report on progress and variances.
Contribute to proposal development estimating and business case reviews.

Execution Planning & Performance

Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
Track performance against milestones KPIs and deliverables.
Implement corrective and recovery actions as required.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Build strong trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Act as the primary interface for project communications progress updates and issue resolution.
Ensure client KPIs and objectives are understood monitored and achieved.

Risk & Opportunity Management

Identify and assess project risks early in the lifecycle.
Maintain a current risk register and develop mitigation and contingency strategies.
Proactively identify opportunities to add value or enhance project delivery.

Key Competencies

Health & Safety Leads by example in maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture.

Leadership Inspires and motivates multidisciplinary multicultural teams to achieve performance excellence.

Technical Expertise Demonstrates strong knowledge of study execution and project delivery processes within the mining minerals and metals sectors.

Financial Acumen Skilled in project cost control forecasting and financial performance optimization.

Execution & Performance Proven ability to deliver projects on time within budget and to scope while maintaining quality standards.

Communication & Collaboration Clear confident communicator who fosters transparent and effective communication across teams and with clients.

Customer Focus Builds enduring client relationships through proactive engagement and consistent delivery of value.

Risk Management Proactively identifies and mitigates risks while capitalizing on opportunities to improve outcomes.

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent education and experience.
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in the mining minerals and metals industry OR similar industry experience including at least 12 years in project management supervisory or technical leadership roles overseeing multidisciplinary engineering or study projects.
Strong background in mining projectspreferably across base metals precious metals and energy transition metals.
Proven experience in Front-End Studies & Advisory Concept/Select Consulting PFS FS and NI 43-101 or SK-1300 reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Teams).
Experience with workshare and engineering procurement (EP) project environments.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Advanced degree or professional certification in project management or engineering.
Professional registration (PE CPEng or equivalent).
Certification from recognized project management bodies (PMI APM IPMA or AIPM).
Fluency in Spanish.
Mining regulatory or MSHA certification and experience.

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.

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

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

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

Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

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