Director, Project Management
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.
Purpose:
We are looking for a Director, Project Management to join our Calgary, Alberta or Edmonton, Alberta office. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management / project leadership experience in the oil & gas sector, on behalf of an engineering firm. The ideal candidate will have experience managing large-scale petrochemical EPCM projects ($1Bn+) in cold weather / arctic conditions.
Responsibilities:
Planning & prioritizing project tasks to support the project schedule.
Identifying and managing project and contractual risks and opportunities.
Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholders including global integrated delivery (GID) team.
Reporting of cost, schedule, progress, and performance to senior management.
Review and analyze alternatives and options to deliver value through the project scope.
Leading, coaching, and directing multi-disciplined engineering & support teams in all phases of project execution.
Developing relationships with customers and vendors.
Maintaining comprehensive project documents and reports.
Championing safety, well-being, sustainability, and management of change processes.
Manage capital expenditures and project finances to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This includes forecasting, tracking spending, and managing change orders.
Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management and other stakeholders, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), progress, and earned value.
Limited travel to site or other locations as required.
Technical and Industry Experience:
Proven track record of project management experience on high-value petrochemical EPCM projects. Preference to candidates with significant project experience in cold weather / arctic conditions.
Comprehensive understanding of project execution, project management, and project control methodologies.
Full life cycle project management experience (Pre- FEED to Commissioning)
Comprehensive understanding of the project life cycle for high-value petrochemical projects.
Extensive EPCM work experience.
Strong interpersonal skills are supported by effective decision making and influential negotiation skills.
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training, Skills:
A recognized and relevant engineering degree
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation
Leadership experience with a proven track record in leading and delivering large-scale projects ($1Bn+).
Previous experience of arctic / cold weather petrochemical projects is highly preferred.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and team coordination skills to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Moving forward together
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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.