Project Director

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Were bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

Position Summary
The Project Director EPC is responsible for the overall leadership execution and delivery of large-scale complex EPC projects from concept through commissioning and closeout. This role provides strategic direction to multidisciplinary project teams and ensures projects are delivered safely on time within budget and in accordance with contractual technical and quality requirements.
The Project Director serves as the senior point of accountability to the client and internal leadership for project performance risk management commercial outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
Provide overall leadership and direction for EPC project execution from engineering through construction and commissioning
Develop and execute project strategies execution plans and governance frameworks
Ensure alignment of project scope schedule cost and quality objectives
Lead integrated project teams across engineering procurement construction and commissioning disciplines
Commercial & Financial Management
Own project P&L responsibility and ensure financial performance targets are achieved
Oversee cost control forecasting change management and progress measurement
Manage contract execution claims variations and commercial risk mitigation
Approve and monitor project budgets commitments and cash flow
Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary interface with client senior leadership
Manage contractual obligations and ensure client satisfaction
Lead executive-level reporting progress reviews and governance meetings
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal and external parties
Schedule & Risk Management
Oversee development and execution of integrated project schedules
Drive recovery planning when required to maintain project milestones
Lead risk identification mitigation planning and contingency strategies
Ensure proactive management of project issues and escalation paths
Engineering Procurement & Construction Oversight
Ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements and specifications
Oversee procurement strategies vendor selection and supply chain performance
Direct construction execution site activities and commissioning readiness
Ensure constructability and execution efficiency are embedded early in design
Safety Quality & Compliance
Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all project phases
Ensure compliance with industry standards regulations and company policies
Oversee quality assurance/quality control programs and audits
Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance throughout execution

Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or related discipline required
Masters degree or MBA preferred
Experience
EPC project execution experience

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