Project Controls Manager Power

About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Project Controls Manager - Power

Play an integral role in shaping how projects are planned measured and deliveredensuring transparency predictability and control across complex construction and EPC programs. You operate at the center of project performance where cost schedule risk and data converge enabling leadership teams to make informed decisions. This role connects strategy to execution by delivering the systems insights and governance needed to achieve successful project outcomes.

Purpose of the role
Play an integral role in leading project controls delivery across one or more projects or a portfolio of concurrent programs. You ensure that cost and schedule performance is proactively managed accurately reported and aligned with contractual and organizational objectives. By integrating planning cost engineering analytics and reporting you support operational excellence and enable projects to meet both performance and financial targets.

You will be responsible for
You will lead the development and execution of project controls frameworks that provide clarity discipline and accountability across all phases of project delivery. Key accountabilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining integrated project controls systems including cost management planning and scheduling and performance measurement frameworks
• Providing proactive oversight of cost and schedule performance ensuring accurate forecasting trending and early identification of risks and opportunities
• Leading the development of work breakdown structures (WBS) baselines and reporting systems that align with project and organizational requirements
• Collecting validating and analyzing performance data including labor hours installed quantities and subcontractor progress to support informed decision-making
• Managing earned value productivity and risk analyses to provide insight into project performance and drive corrective actions
• Identifying tracking and quantifying changes to project scope ensuring visibility of cost and schedule impacts to project leadership and clients
• Integrating project controls data with financial and management systems to support broader business and reporting objectives
• Leading or supporting project controls teams including planners schedulers cost engineers and analysts ensuring capability development and consistent delivery standards
• Communicating project performance risks and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders in a clear structured and actionable manner
• Supporting project governance processes including reporting cycles audits and performance reviews
• Driving continuous improvement in project controls systems tools and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability

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What youll bring to the role
You bring a strong blend of technical expertise analytical capability and leadership experience with a clear focus on driving project performance and delivering results in complex environments.

• A degree in engineering construction management finance or a related disciplineor equivalent relevant experience
• Typically 10 years of experience in project controls cost engineering planning & scheduling or project delivery including leadership or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading project controls on large-scale power generation projects including simple-cycle and combined cycle environments
• Strong understanding of project controls methodologies including earned value management forecasting cost control scheduling and risk analysis
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights enabling better decision-making and improved project outcomes
• Strong commercial awareness including understanding of contract structures cost drivers and financial objectives
• Experience leading teams or managing project controls functions with the ability to drive accountability and performance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical and commercial information to senior stakeholders and clients
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams and resolve challenges effectively
• Advanced knowledge of project controls systems processes and tools with the ability to troubleshoot issues and drive process improvements
• Ability to operate independently making sound decisions aligned with project and organizational priorities

Benefits
Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US) and eligibility to participate in the medical life dental and vision insurance plans as well as 401K plan.

Apply today
If you are ready to take ownership of project performance influence decision-making and help deliver complex projects with greater control and confidence we encourage you to apply and join Worley.

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.

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