Senior Project Director - Power

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

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What you’ll bring to the role

You bring extensive experience leading large-scale EPC and EPCM power projects within highly complex, fast-paced, and commercially demanding environments. You are recognized for your ability to lead strategically while maintaining a strong focus on operational execution, customer outcomes, and team performance.

You build credibility quickly with customers and stakeholders through technical expertise, commercial insight, transparent communication, and a collaborative leadership style. You thrive in matrix organizations and are comfortable leading geographically dispersed teams across multinational and multicultural environments.

To be successful in this role, you will typically possess:

Extensive experience as a Project Director on large scale, Simple Cycle and Combined Cycle power plant construction projects.

Degree qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Professional registration and/or globally recognized project or program management certifications preferred.

Significant experience delivering major power generation or energy infrastructure projects across EPC and EPCM delivery models.

Demonstrated success managing large and mega projects with substantial commercial, technical, operational, and contractual complexity.

Deep understanding of integrated project delivery methodologies, project execution planning, and lifecycle project management practices.

Advanced capability in cost control, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and commercial performance management.

Strong understanding of procurement strategies, subcontracting models, contract administration, and contractor management practices.

Proven leadership capability in developing high-performing teams, mentoring project professionals, and driving organizational capability growth.

Strong business and commercial acumen with the ability to make complex decisions that impact project delivery, customer relationships, and regional business performance.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.

Experience leading projects within multinational and multicultural environments utilizing global workshare delivery models.

Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable project delivery practices.

The ability to align project execution strategies with Worley’s ambition to deliver measurable sustainable outcomes and long-term customer value.