Senior Manager, Project Controls

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.

Primary Objective

• This position is permanently assigned to the projects with a proven track record of the initiation of meaningful project control in a multi projects environment.

The responsibilities of this position revolve around:

• Manpower planning
• Cost estimating
• Project Management Plan preparation
• Client financial approvals documentation
• Cost control engineering
• Project scheduling
• Change management
• Corporate and Client cost and schedule progress reporting.
• Managing the document control system
• Risk management reviews

Specific accountabilities

• You are expected to assure provision of full project controls such as planning/scheduling, estimation, cost control services for the assigned projects
• You will be required to prepare and issue a comprehensive Monthly Project Progress Report with requisite analysis of status.
• You will be responsible for the provision of reports required under the contract.
• You are required to ensure that the assigned projects are executed per the approved PMP's with respect to man-hours, cost, and quality, scope of work and time schedule.
• You will be tasked with identifying areas of concern with respect to progress of assigned projects and recommending the corrective action wherever required.
• You will be responsible for identification and recruitment of project controls personnel.
• Implementation of suitable systems, processes, tools, and procedures.

Functional management

• You are responsible for sourcing, development and mentoring of project controls specialists.
• You will hold custodianship of project controls systems, processes and tools.
• You are responsible for reviewing, auditing and improving project controls activities on specific projects
• You will be required to demonstrate the project controls capability in the areas of cost control and scheduling to existing and potential clients (business development)
• You are expected to be directly involved in execution of key projects which includes Proposal preparation, Team coaching & sponsorship

Personality

• You are an individual who is self-motivated, proactive, and works well with a team.
• You will be seen as the Subject matter specialist for the resolution of issues arising across all areas of the job and be able to clearly explain complex processes that surround the role.
• We expect you to ensure the integrity of the work scope and that all work is carried-out in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• We expect you to mentor of less experienced members of staff including ‘hands on’ approach to the formulation and delivery of training programs for local Kuwaiti personnel.

Preferred Qualification(s) and/or Experience:

• You will possess an engineering degree from an accredited college or university. This is an essential contractual requirement.
• You must have work experience within PMC projects in the above-mentioned industries.
• You will have experience working with advanced engineering tools, data systems & other general office / engineering software will be given first preference.
• You will have the ability to interact effectively with people of all nationalities & cultures while using clear, fluent, and expressive verbal and written language to convey information and ideas. An individual with excellent communication and people skills, a consummate developer of relationship(s) on a sustainable and long-term basis.
• You will have broad based knowledge of the requirements for process engineering through all phases of project life cycle, from FEED through to Commissioning, within Oil & Gas or related industries.
• You will demonstrate an ability to lead/coach/mentor colleagues and/or staff.
• You will have the ability to work under tight time constraints with excellent time management and planning skills as well as manage multiple priorities.
• You will be willing to engage and manage clients as required by the needs of the business and if deemed necessary by the Worley management.

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.