Worley

Director, Project Controls

Worley • $120K — $150K *
Cameron, LA 70631In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • University degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
  • Extensive project controls experience in energy, chemicals, or resources industries with leadership roles.
  • Deep understanding of project services functions including cost engineering and scheduling.
  • Proven ability to lead and influence diverse teams across organizational levels.
  • Expertise in project management systems and tools for process improvements.
  • Strong communication skills for presenting complex information to senior stakeholders.
  • Experience in making decisions that impact long-term business performance and team development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead strategic project controls programs for successful project execution.
  • Provide leadership to project controls teams aligning with Worley's vision for sustainable change.
  • Oversee development of systems and tools for transparent and controlled project delivery.
  • Serve as senior advisor on project controls to drive consistency in standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with leadership on aligning controls strategies with sustainability goals.
  • Inspire and mentor teams, promoting a culture of accountability and professional growth.
  • Represent project controls in decision-making forums to influence project planning and execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and mentor teams focused on sustainability.
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making at a high level.
  • Access to digital technologies and modern project delivery models.
  • Part of a culture that emphasizes accountability and professional growth.
  • Work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values collaboration.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead the implementation of strategic project controls programs across disciplines such as cost control, estimating, and scheduling to support the successful execution of customer projects and internal initiatives.
  • Provide leadership to project controls teams across locations or major projects, establishing a shared vision aligned with Worley's direction toward delivering sustainable change.
  • Oversee the development of systems, tools, and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency, predictability, and control in project delivery.
  • Serve as the senior advisor on project controls-related matters, driving consistency in standards, tools, and best practices across projects and teams.
  • Collaborate with regional and location leadership to ensure project controls strategies support both current objectives and future sustainability-related targets.
  • Inspire and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and professional growth that aligns with Worley's values and commitment to sustainable transformation.
  • Represent project controls in key decision-making forums, providing strategic insights to influence project planning and execution at a portfolio level.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts aimed at improving performance, integrating digital technologies, and enhancing delivery models in alignment with client expectations and internal goals.


Qualifications / Skill Set
  • A university degree or equivalent qualification in project management, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in project controls within the energy, chemicals, or resources industries, with progressive leadership roles demonstrating strategic impact.
  • A deep understanding of project services functions including cost engineering, planning and scheduling, and estimating within large-scale project environments.
  • Proven ability to lead diverse teams and influence across functions and organizational levels in a collaborative and inclusive manner.
  • Expertise in project management systems and tools, with the ability to guide others and contribute to process improvements and system innovations.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information and recommendations to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
  • Demonstrated experience making independent decisions that affect long-range plans, business performance, and team development.
  • A leadership style that reflects Worley's promise to be the straight-talking partner the industry needs, while guiding teams toward shared goals of sustainable change.

Physical Requirements
  • Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Repetitive Motions

About Worley

Worley is a global engineering and construction company that provides services to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The company was founded in 2019 through the merger of WorleyParsons and Jacobs' Energy, Chemicals and Resources division. Worley has over 48,000 employees in 49 countries and provides a range of services including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and project management. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy in its operations.
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Size
47,700 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
NASDAQ
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