Senior Manager, Project Management

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.

Summary:

The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and direction for the successful delivery of power projects supporting clients across generation transmission distribution and substation infrastructure. This role ensures alignment with Worleys policies client expectations and contractual commitments while driving project performance across safety quality schedule and cost.

Managing all phases of project executionfrom early concept and planning through all phases of engineering and project deliverythe Senior Project Manager ensures technical excellence strong stakeholder engagement and financial success. This individual plays a critical role in strengthening Worleys Power Delivery (PD) capability by delivering high-impact solutions that support behind the meter generation expansion grid modernization reliability and the global energy transition.

Purpose:

To lead complex and high-impact projects that support client and business objectives across the power and utilities sector. The Senior Project Manager oversees varying scales of projects and key workstreams within large complex programsensuring alignment with strategic goals technical standards regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. This role also contributes to business growth through proposal development and strategic pursuits.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership

• Define and manage project scope objectives schedule productivity and budget.
• Lead execution of power projects (generation transmission lines substations distribution systems grid modernization initiatives).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate across different regional Worley offices to deliver strategic power projects.
• Cross sector integration for clean and decarbonization projects related to power generation.

Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Champion a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Lead by example in applying Safety by Design Constructability and Maintainability principles.
• Ensure compliance with Worley and client HSE standards and regulatory requirements.

Technical & Quality Oversight

• Provide technical leadership across engineering procurement and project delivery functions.
• Ensure deliverables meet technical regulatory and client quality requirements.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in project execution and delivery practices.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets forecasts and cost controls.
• Monitor performance track financial metrics and report progress and variances.
• Support estimating benchmark metric development proposal development and business case reviews.

Execution Planning & Performance

• Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Monitor project milestones KPIs and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
• Identify and implement corrective or recovery actions as required.
• Adopt and implement cost effective project delivery tools and processes.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong trust-based relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communications progress updates and issue resolution.
• Ensure customer objectives and performance expectations are achieved.

Risk & Opportunity Management

• Identify assess and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain risk registers and implement mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance value improve delivery and strengthen client outcomes.

Key Competencies

• Health & Safety Leadership Demonstrates visible commitment to a strong safety culture.
• Leadership Leads and motivates multidisciplinary geographically dispersed teams.
• Technical Expertise Strong understanding of power systems and project delivery across generation transmission distribution and substations.
• Financial Acumen Skilled in cost control forecasting and financial performance management.
• Execution Excellence Proven ability to deliver projects on time within budget and to scope.
• Communication & Collaboration Clear communicator who drives alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Customer Focus Builds and sustains strong client partnerships through consistent delivery.
• Risk Management Proactively identifies and manages risks while capitalizing on opportunities.

What you will bring
Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the power utilities or energy infrastructure sector including at least 12 years in project management technical leadership or supervisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience delivering transmission distribution substation or grid modernization projects.
• Experience across project phases including concept feasibility design and execution.
• Strong understanding of relevant codes standards and regulatory frameworks within the power sector.
• Experience in engineering procurement (EP) or EPC environments and working with global teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Teams).

Additional Information:

• This role is in California. But flexibility to support Worley strategic power sector growth may require working closely with Reading PA office.
• Salary Hourly Range $183872-$270400
• Benefits: eligible for PTO 401k medical vision dental etc.

Los Angeles
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Education Qualifications Accreditation Training:

Required:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent ( CPEng).
• Project management certification (PMI APM IPMA or equivalent).
• Experience supporting energy transition initiatives such as renewables integration grid resilience or decarbonization projects.
• Experience working with utilities independent power producers (IPPs) or regulatory agencies.
• Fluency in Spanish is considered an asset.
  

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.