Director, Construction

Worley; Argentina; On-site; ARS 1,847,518,000 - 3,695,036,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Argentina seeks a Construction Director to lead, plan and control the execution of large-scale mining projects, delivering safe, on-time, within budget and quality.

You will supervise on-site teams across disciplines, drive HSEC, use 4D BIM and digital twins, and coordinate with Engineering, Procurement and Operations to achieve milestones from detailed engineering through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineer degree required.
• Minimum 20 years in EPC/EPCM mining, energy or oil & gas.
• Proven leadership of large EPC/EPCM projects with CAPEX > 1B USD.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end EPC/EPCM construction planning for mining projects.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement and Operations.
• Oversee on-site construction across multiple disciplines.
• Drive safety and zero incidents culture.
• Monitor budgets and KPIs; manage schedule milestones.
• Maintain client and contractor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Construction execution

HSEC management

Safety culture

BIM 4D

Stakeholder relations

Education

Civil Engineer

Tools

4D BIM

Digital twins

Job description

Job Title: Construction Director

Lead, plan, and control the execution of large-scale construction projects in the mining industry.

Ensure safe delivery within schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Guarantee high standards of productivity, constructability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities :

Detailed Engineering Involvement

• Integrate constructability into detailed engineering development to identify execution risks, interferences, and construction sequences.
• Review and validate designs to facilitate prefabrication, modularization, accessibility, and assembly safety.
• Align engineering deliverables with the construction strategy and work packages (CWP/IWP).

Planning and Direction

• Define the comprehensive execution strategy, construction methodologies, and assembly sequences.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Pre-commissioning, and Operations from early stages.
• Drive the use of digital technologies such as 4D BIM, AWP, and digital twins.

Construction Execution

• Lead on-site construction across all disciplines: civil works, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Ensure the implementation of HSEC standards and a "zero incidents" culture.
• Control physical progress, labor productivity, and contractor performance.
• Guarantee the fulfillment of key execution milestones, including mechanical completion, hydraulic testing, energization, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.

Leadership and Teams

• Manage multidisciplinary teams of over 1,000 people, including direct employees and contractors.
• Foster a culture of safety, discipline, and high performance.

Cost and Schedule Control

• Manage construction budgets exceeding 500 MUSD.
• Monitor KPIs for progress, productivity, and costs, applying timely corrective measures.

Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the key point of contact for the client, EPC/EPCM contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage relationships with communities and labor unions.

What you will bring

Education: Civil Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in EPC/EPCM projects within the Mining, Energy, or Oil & Gas industries.
• Experience leading EPC/EPCM projects with a CAPEX of 1 BUSD or higher.
• Proven experience participating in all project phases, from Detailed Engineering and Construction Execution through to Commissioning.

Languages: Fluent in Spanish.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and operational leadership in Detailed Engineering and Construction Execution.
• Excellence in safety and HSEC management.
• Ability to integrate constructability in early stages and implement it on-site.
• Global vision of large-scale mining projects.
• Innovation in construction methods and productivity.

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Moving forward together

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.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

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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