Director, Project Controls

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The Director, Project Controls provides strategic leadership and oversight across cost management, estimating, and planning/scheduling functions to ensure successful delivery of project services at a designated location. This role plays a critical part in shaping and aligning project controls activities with Worley's purpose of delivering a more sustainable world, supporting our ambition to lead in sustainability solutions.

The Director champions excellence in project execution, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. This leader contributes to Worley's transformation by integrating innovative, data-centric solutions and enhancing the effectiveness of project performance.

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  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.

  
  
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  Provide leadership to project controls teams across locations or major projects, establishing a shared vision aligned with Worley's direction toward delivering sustainable change.

  
  
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  Oversee the development of systems, tools, and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency, predictability, and control in project delivery.

  
  
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  Serve as the senior advisor on project controls-related matters, driving consistency in standards, tools, and best practices across projects and teams.

  
  
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  Collaborate with regional and location leadership to ensure project controls strategies support both current objectives and future sustainability-related targets.

  
  
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  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.

  
  
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  Represent project controls in key decision-making forums, providing strategic insights to influence project planning and execution at a portfolio level.

  
  
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  Lead cross-functional efforts aimed at improving performance, integrating digital technologies, and enhancing delivery models in alignment with client expectations and internal goals.

  
  

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  A university degree or equivalent qualification in project management, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.

  
  
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  Extensive experience in project controls within the energy, chemicals, or resources industries, with progressive leadership roles demonstrating strategic impact.

  
  
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  A deep understanding of project services functions including cost engineering, planning and scheduling, and estimating within large-scale project environments.

  
  
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  Proven ability to lead diverse teams and influence across functions and organizational levels in a collaborative and inclusive manner.

  
  
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  Expertise in project management systems and tools, with the ability to guide others and contribute to process improvements and system innovations.

  
  
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  Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information and recommendations to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

  
  
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  Demonstrated experience making independent decisions that affect long-range plans, business performance, and team development.

  
  
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  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

What we offer you

Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity.

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If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Worley.