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Job description / Role
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
Responsible for coordination of project plans, contractual arrangements, schedules, activities, and milestones in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by Worley. Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders. Bridges the technical gap between the Project Manager and Engineers. Often functions as assistant project manager with an engineering background. Ascertains that engineering work is done according to plan by helping with design interpretation. Reviews bill of materials/project schedules/forecasts for accuracy. This role would apply to those with an engineering background.
Global Level Summary
Typically manages multiple small projects, a single medium project or a portion of a large or mega project within the organization and/or for customers, with daily operational responsibilities. Works with multi-discipline project team members to develop technical/functional solutions to strategic project objectives. Solutions are derived from available resources provided internally and/or externally, including policies and procedures. May serve as a proposal manager for small to medium projects.
Decision Making
Makes independent decisions and sets priorities related to complex situations based on established guidelines, taking in to account the cost and schedule impact to the project.
Supervision Received
Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties. Work is assigned only in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished, and is reviewed for policy, soundness of approach and general effectiveness. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with project, policy and for coordination of other Worley departments.
Supervision Authority
Assigns project work and gives technical guidance to people assigned to work on their projects. Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy. May have direct reports and authority for performance evaluations impacting pay. May make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of people.
Systems & Tools (Essential)
Advanced understanding Worley Management and Knowledge Systems, processes and tools. Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues. Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. Can organize information from many sources and retain as per the prescribed format and policies.
KEY COMPENTENCIES
Health & Safety
- Demonstrates full commitment to all health and safety matters and provides safety leadership to project team.
- Satisfies all requirements of project safety compliance including Safety by Design, Constructability and Maintainability.
- Has participated in Constructability, Operability and Maintainability Workshops.
Leadership
- Defines and selects team required to deliver scope of work.
- Effectively leads project team comprised of multi - discipline/ multi - location members.
- Sets clear objectives for the project team including scope, schedule, productivity and budget targets.
- Oversees, motivates and monitors the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.
- Implements communication tools and process to ensure all team members are informed about project status and key performance indicators.
- Demonstrates the ability to build support for ideas, presenting alternatives and recommendations persuasively.
Technical Expertise
- Ensures Worley methodologies, processes, tools and systems are used throughout the project and compliance requirements are met/satisfied.
- Applies knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering, procurement, quality control, etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan.
- Ensures design team is aware and complying with customer Basis of Design and applicable codes and regulations.
- Demonstrates attention to detail.
- Demonstrated understanding of EPC project delivery workflow and coordination.
- Basic exposure and understanding of procurement/subcontracting and on-site construction support.
Financial Acumen
- Applies in - depth knowledge of customer contract to the oversight and management of the project.
- Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards.
- Project design deliverables and design quantities are tracked and analysed.
- Understands project cost buildup including gross margin.
- Tracks cost and schedule and uses analytical skill to forecast trends.
- Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.
Execution Planning & Performance
- Translates contract requirements for project scope into Worley scope of services and deliverables.
- Ensures project schedules and resource plans are developed and utilized in managing the project tasks.
- Manages execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.
- Develops action plans to address project tasks and issues.
- Good understanding of Project Control Reports and identified problem areas.
- Experienced in successful multi-office workshare execution.
- Promotes Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives for project.
Communication & Networking
- Effectively communicates and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting proposals and reports to staff and management.
- Clearly communicates project requirements, deliverables and expectations with the project team.
- As technical customer interface, pro-actively addresses technical coordination issues.
- Creates an environment for open communication and collaboration.
- Keeps all stakeholders informed of project status.
- Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Identifies and understands the customer's key drivers (KPIs).
- Manages customer representatives (established relationship) and other significant stakeholders.
- Manages and nurtures customer and stakeholder relationship based on established expectation and communication protocols.
- Nurtures relationships with external vendors and suppliers, communicating key project drivers
- Develops a relationship of trust and respect with ability to discuss project progress, challenges and issues in a transparent manner.
Risk & Opportunity Management
- Identifies potential risks or new risks as the project progresses and effectively develops risk mitigation, contingency and resolution plans.
- Follows Worley risk management procedures.
- Keeps detailed project risk register that stays current and is tracked & communicated on a regular basis (at least monthly).
- Utilizes Risk Register items as the basis for any project contingency budget.
Requirements:
Qualifications, Accreditation, Training (Essential) Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Essential)
- University degree or equivalent in engineering or equivalent experience with professional registration in local jurisdiction.
- Professional registration in local jurisdiction; Certified Project Management Professional by a globally recognized project management organization (IPMA, APM, PMI, AIPM).
- Typically 12 years engineering experience, including 10 years of relevant supervisory, project management and/or technical experience; Workshare experience; E, EP project experience.
- EPCM, EPC including site assignments; Multi-Cultural / Multi-National environments.
- Competent in Microsoft Access and Visio.
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.
About the Company
Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.
We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.
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