Director of Projects

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.

As the Director of Projects, you will be accountable for the performance of projects in the Netherlands in compliance with company governance requirements, and for ensuring on-schedule completion in line with the as-sold financials and in accordance with contractual obligations, delivered safely to Worley and its clients.  

The primary objective of the Director of Projects role is to provide strategic guidance and direction to project proposals and awarded projects within the location, per the Worley Way of Working. 

The role will work closely with the Business Development, Project Delivery, and Project Services functions, which collectively guide a cohesive and consistent strategy and leadership for projects.  The role will ensure projects are delivered as per the Worley procedures and standards, manage a team of resources, drive continuous improvement and digitization, implement a collaborative work culture across functions, and support the Business Development function to grow the business.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the charge in delivering complex projects safely, on time, and under budget—while championing Worley’s vision for Global Integrated Delivery, Digital Innovation, and Commercial Excellence.

• Accountable for Project Safety Performance & Culture - lead a strong safety culture by modelling safe behaviours, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement through regular reviews, feedback, and frontline engagement across project.

• Accountable for the delivery of projects in compliance with company governance requirements, ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations, while maintaining safety standards.
• Responsible for fulfilling the commitment to drive and deliver Global Integrated Delivery, Digital, and Commercial Model strategic initiatives.
• Overall responsibility for delivering the GM of the projects and avoiding GM erosion and write-offs.
• Provide mentorship and support to project leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to governance standards.
• Build and maintain strong trusted client relationships by delivering quality outcomes, resolving issues quickly, and championing customer feedback to improve satisfaction and future business.

What we are looking for

Health & Safety 

• Seen as a strong safety proponent/leader/champion for Life.
• HSE Leadership - leads HSE conversations, participates in HSE site walks.
• Sets a strong HSE example and develops/supports project-specific HSE plans and initiatives.
• Thinks ahead and takes proactive action on internal/external safety issues.
• Applies strong and impactful safety principles to the team and customer and drives safety culture at work and home.
• Oversees the safety plans for multiple contractors involved in the project. 

Leadership 

• Manage projects and contracts with the ability to influence successful performance proactively.
• Supervise, coach and support Project Leaders within the portfolio to ensure proper project performance, including HSSE, quality, commercial, change management, schedule, client satisfaction and risk management. 
• Identifies, hires, trains and develops project management for the location.
• Identifies and assigns people to appropriate projects for growth and development.
• Effectively leads people and teams.
• Oversees, motivates and monitors the team’s performance, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.
• Create a strong collaborative team environment by establishing a shared vision, setting clear expectations and accountability. 

Technical Expertise 

·       Demonstrated capability and experience in managing the execution of large and complex projects in an EPC/EPCM scheme and complex contract model.

• Experience using Worley project delivery methodology and associated tools for large, complex projects preferred. Demonstrated capability of overseeing large‐scale projects with responsibility for the full performance of the project (planning, directing, supervising and controlling all technical, fiscal and administrative functions).
• Procurement of equipment/materials on Worley paper, subcontracting and materials plan, multiple contracts on Worley paper.
• Capability to manage mixed contracting strategies such as Unit Price, Lump Sum, and Reimbursable.
• Has experience with managing complex scope changes.
• Manages projects and monitors progress in an ordered, accurate way, and provides accurate and timely information.
• Has completed a full project from start to finish and spent time in the field implementing what was engineered. 

Financial Acumen 

• Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards and customer contracts.
• Tracks department costs and uses analytical skills to forecast trends.  
• Ensures the project team understands and uses proper change control processes.
• Deep understanding of project costs, including gross margin analysis.  
• Demonstrated controls on lump sum and fixed price contracts.
• Mastered each of the three core PC areas (cost control, scheduling, estimating), leading the team in mitigating risk.
• Monitors cash flow requirements, including accounts receivable, and work in progress to minimise days sales outstanding (DSO). 

Execution Planning & Performance 

• Has coordinated the preparation of an integrated set of project execution plans for large/mega projects or complex projects (i.e., engineering, HSE, Quality, procurement, project controls, estimating, construction, etc.).
• Manages execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.
• Comprehensive understanding of Project Control Reports, identifying problem areas and implementing recovery plans.  
• Interprets and understands all of the key elements of the project schedule to identify adverse trends and take corrective action.
• Applies forward planning with schedule to resource the project appropriately.
• Has successfully managed the application of appropriate coordination, reviews and follow-ups across the project.
• Application of Advanced Work Packaging for planning and delivery.
• Incorporates Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives into the project plan, measures and delivers to objectives.
• Experienced in successful workshare execution. 

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 teams. 
• Effectively communicates in various settings: one‐on‐one, small and large groups, and among diverse styles and position levels. 
• Creates an environment for open communication  across levels, functions, geography and cultures to build high performing team based on trust and respect.
• Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team, including the customer. 
• Communicates effectively about sensitive and/or complex subjects of strategic importance to influence desired outcomes. 
• Works collaboratively with others across the organisation to achieve shared objectives. 

Customer & Stakeholder Management 

• Identifies and understands the customer’s key drivers (KPIs).
• Tracks, monitors, and implements action plans to meet customer’s key drivers (KPIs).
• Understands customer delivery models and effectively identifies and manages different stakeholders.
• Manages and nurtures customer and stakeholder relationships based on established expectations and communication protocols.
• Develops a relationship of trust and respect with the ability to discuss project progress, challenges and issues in a transparent manner. 

Risk & Opportunity Management 

• Understands commercial and legal risks in customer contracts, reviews and understands mitigation plans.
• Identifies potential risks and opportunities to the business resulting from internal and external forces and effectively develops risk mitigation, contingency and resolution plans for the business.
• 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 business planning.

Critical Competencies:  

• Leadership
• Communication & Networking
• Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Risk & Opportunity Management 

   

   

  Experience we are looking for to successfully deliver this role:

   

   

• 20+ years’ experience, including 15+ years of relevant supervisory, project management and/or technical experience
• Workshare experience
• EPCM, EPC including site assignments
• Multi-Cultural / Multi-National environments
• Demonstrated PM experience leading large projects with high-risk elements 

• Major/mega projects experience preferred

   

   

  Preferred Qualifications:

   

   

• Bachelor of Engineering degree holder from an accredited university
• Masters in Project Management (desirable)

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.

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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.