Project Director

Job Description - Project Director (ABU01YI)

Company: Worley

Primary Location

Job

Job: Project Management

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Job Level: Experienced

Job Posting

Job Posting: Oct 10, 2024

Unposting Date

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Reporting Manager Title: Director, Project Delivery Services

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. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

General Purpose of Role

Provides direction and project management to ensure project completion in accordance with contractual obligations. Defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of customer objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Plans, organizes, manages, and controls projects with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by Worley. Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders. Project managers will exhibit leadership skills necessary to achieve project goals.

Decision Making

Makes independent decisions and recommendations in the course of managing a significant size project. Decisions are for long-range planning, coordination, and technical decisions that can be either specific and/or far-reaching. Develops and oversees implementation of strategic programs and policies for their groups, which may impact the region, location or large project. Ability to manage multiple complex projects through others.

Operates with broad management authority, receiving minimal technical guidance and control. Limited only by project objectives and policies of the organization. Work is reviewed to ensure project direction meets customer standards.

Assigns project work and gives technical guidance to people assigned to work on large to mega sized projects. Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy. May have direct and indirect reports and authority for performance evaluations impacting pay. May make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of people.

Expert understanding of broader systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to teach and help others. Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. Can organize information from many sources and retain as per the prescribed format and policies.

May be involved in the development of new systems, processes and tools; Competent in Microsoft Access and Visio.

Health & Safety

• Seen as a strong safety proponent/leader/champion for Life.
• HSE Leadership - leads HSE conversations, participates in HSE site walks.
• Sets a strong HSE example and develops/supports project specific HSE plans and initiatives.
• Thinks ahead and takes proactive action on internal/external safety issues.
• Applies strong and impactful safety principles to team and customer, and drives safety culture at work and home.
• Oversees the safety plans for multiple contractors involved in the project.

Leadership

• Leads large cross-functional internal and external project teams and potentially subcontractors or other PMs.
• Oversees, motivates and monitors the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.
• Creates a strong collaborative team environment by establishing common vision, setting clear expectations and accountability.
• Provides leadership to third-party team members.

Technical Expertise

• Experienced in the use of Worley project delivery methodology and associated tools for large complex projects.
• Demonstrated capability of overseeing large-scale projects with responsibility for the full performance of the project (planning, directing, supervising and controlling all technical, fiscal and administrative functions).
• Procurement of equipment/materials on Worley paper, subcontracting and materials plan, multiple contracts on Worley paper.
• Capability to manage mixed contracting strategy such as Unit Price, Lump Sum, Reimbursable.
• Has experience with managing complex scope changes.
• Manages projects and monitors progress in an ordered, accurate way, provides accurate and timely information.
• Has completed a full project from start to finish and spent time in the field implementing what was engineered.
• Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards and customer contract.
• Tracks cost and schedule and uses analytical skill to forecast trends.
• Ensures key deliverable and install quantities are measured, reported and analyzed.
• Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.
• Deep understanding of project costs including gross margin analysis.
• Demonstrated controls on lump sum and fixed price contracts.
• Mastered each of the three core PC’s areas (cost control, scheduling, estimating), leads team in mitigating risk.
• Manages cash flow requirements, including accounts receivable, and work in progress to minimize days sales outstanding (DSO).

Execution Planning & Performance

• Has coordinated the preparation of an integrated set of project execution plans for large/mega projects or complex projects (i.e., engineering, HSE, Quality, procurement, project controls, estimating, construction, etc.).
• Manages execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.
• Comprehensive understanding of Project Control Reports, identifies problem areas and implements recovery plans. Interprets and understands all of the key elements of the project schedule to identify adverse trends and take corrective action.
• Applies forward planning with schedule to resource the project appropriately.
• Has successfully managed the application of appropriate coordination, reviews and follow ups across the project.
• Application of Advanced Work Packaging for planning and delivery.
• Incorporates Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives into project plan, measures and delivers to objectives.
• Experienced in successful workshare execution.

Communication & Networking

• Effectively communicate and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting proposals and reports to staff and management.
• Implements clear communication protocols, processes and tools for the project team.
• Effectively communicates in a variety of settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, and among diverse styles and position levels.
• Creates an environment for open communication across levels, functions, geography and cultures to build high performing teams based on trust and respect.
• Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team including customer.
• Communicates effectively about sensitive and/or complex subjects of strategic importance to influence desired outcomes.
• Identifies and understands the customer’s key drivers (KPIs).
• Tracks, monitors, and implements action plans to meet customer’s key drivers (KPIs). Understands customer delivery models and effectively identifies and manages different stakeholders.
• Manages and nurtures customer and stakeholder relationships based on established expectations and communication protocols.
• Develops a relationship of trust and respect with ability to discuss project progress, challenges and issues in a transparent manner.

Risk & Opportunity Management

• Understands commercial and legal risks in the contract, prepares and manages mitigation plans.
• Identifies risks in all aspects of the project including EPC, labour, legal, political and security.
• Develops risk mitigation, contingency and resolution plans.
• Keeps detailed risk register that stays current and is tracked & communicated on a regular basis (at least monthly).
• Keeps project contingencies aligned with the risk register.

Qualifications, Accreditation, Training (Essential)

• University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional registration in local jurisdiction; Certified Program Management Professional by a globally recognized project management organization (IPMA, APM, PMI, AIPM).
• Relevant years of experience, including relevant years in supervisory, project management and/or technical experience; Workshare experience; EPCM, EPC including site assignments; Multi-Cultural / Multi-National environments.
• Demonstrated PM experience leading large and mega projects with high risk; Complex commercial engagements for project delivery including joint ventures.

Moving forward together

We’re 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 law.

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.

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.