Project Manager - Offshore

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

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 the Worley. Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders. Project managers will exhibit leadership skills necessary to achieve project goals.

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. Responsible for implementing and administering project and Worley policies and procedures in order to successfully achieve project objectives. Works with others on the project team 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.

Responsibilities

Decision Making:

• 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 Received

• Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties. Receives administrative direction based on project and organization policies and objectives. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with project directives, policy and for coordination of other Worley departments.
  
  

Supervision Authority

• Assigns project work and gives technical guidance to people assigned to work on medium 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.
  
  

Health & Safety

• Understands and embraces Life.
• 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 engineering 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.
• Tracks cost and schedule and uses analytical skill to forecast trends.
• Project design deliverables and design quantities are tracked and analysed.
• Understands project cost buildup including gross margin.
• Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.
• Understands contract invoice terms and company cash flow requirements, including accounts receivable, work in progress, and days sales outstanding (DSO) metrics.
  
  

Execution Planning & Performance

• Experienced in preparing Project Execution Plan covering all aspects of the scope.
• Has considered previous lessons learned as inputs to planning the project execution.
• Manages execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.
• Good understanding of Project Control Reports, identifies problem areas and implements recovery plans.
• Interprets and understands key elements of the project schedule and resource plan.
• Incorporates Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives into project plan, measures and delivers objectives.
  
  

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.
• Clearly communicates project requirements, contractual requirements, customer expectations, KPI and project status with project team.
• Creates an environment for open communication and builds high performing team on trust and respect.
• Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team including customer.
• Effectively relates with people across levels, functions, geography and cultures.
• Works collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  
  

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Identifies and understands the customer’s key drivers (KPIs).
• Manages customer representatives and other significant stakeholders.
• Manages and nurtures customer and stakeholder relationship 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

• 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 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.
  
  

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).
  
  

Job Specific Knowledge / Experience

• Demonstrated PM experience leading small and medium projects or portions of large projects; EPCM, EPC including site assignments.
• Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field. 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.
• May be involved in the development of new systems, processes and tools; 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 were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays 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.

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