Project Director – Power Construction Projects

Project Director – Power Construction 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.

Play an integral role in shaping and delivering major power generation projects that directly impact energy reliability and the transition to more sustainable systems. As a Project Director – Power, you will lead large-scale EPC/EPCM projects—specifically within simple cycle and combined cycle power construction—ensuring execution excellence from concept through commissioning.

You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, aligning project delivery with client objectives, and driving performance across multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-risk environments.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

You will be responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of a major or mega-scale power project (or multiple complex programs), ensuring alignment with contractual, commercial, and operational requirements. This role exists to translate business strategy into project execution—balancing safety, cost, schedule, and quality while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering measurable value.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall leadership and direction for simple cycle and combined cycle power construction projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution
• Define project goals, execution strategies, and delivery frameworks aligned with contractual obligations and client expectations
• Lead, mentor, and manage project leadership teams, including Project Managers and functional leads, through subordinate leadership structures
• Drive project performance across cost, schedule, risk, and quality metrics, implementing corrective actions where required
• Develop a deep understanding of customer objectives, commercial drivers, and contract terms to proactively manage risk and opportunity
• Oversee project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication, ensuring transparency at executive and client levels
• Lead complex commercial engagements, including joint ventures, partnerships, and high-value contract negotiations
• Serve as Proposal Manager for large and mega projects, contributing to strategic pursuits and business growth
• Champion organizational change within project environments, introducing new methodologies, systems, or delivery models where beneficial
• Ensure adherence to Worley policies, procedures, and systems while fostering a high-performance, safety-first culture

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What you’ll bring to the role

• Extensive experience (typically 20+ years) in project delivery within the energy or power sector, including 15+ years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated expertise in simple cycle and/or combined cycle power construction projects—this is a critical requirement
• Proven track record leading large or mega EPC/EPCM projects, including site-based execution
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing complex contracts, joint ventures, and high-risk project environments
• Ability to operate with broad authority, making independent, high-impact decisions related to long-range planning and execution strategy
• Experience working in multi-cultural, multi-national environments with geographically dispersed teams
• Deep understanding of project management systems, governance frameworks, and delivery methodologies
• Capability to lead through others, influencing outcomes across multiple layers of leadership and functional teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to align executive-level priorities with project execution
• A degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Professional certifications such as PMP (via Project Management Institute), IPMA, or APM are advantageous

BENEFITS

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including\: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.

Take the next step in your career and help deliver the infrastructure that powers communities and industries. If you are ready to lead complex, high-impact projects and thrive in a collaborative, performance-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT US

At Worley, we deliver projects and create value over the life of our customers’ assets. With a strong presence across energy, chemicals, and resources, we are focused on enabling the energy transition while supporting current global demand. Our people are at the center of everything we do—bringing expertise, curiosity, and a shared commitment to delivering sustainable change.

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.

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