Director, Construction

Worley; Salta; On-site; ARS 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley, a global energy, chemicals and resources company, seeks a Construction Director to lead large-scale mining projects. You will oversee on-site execution across civil, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation disciplines, ensuring safety, schedule and budget adherence.

The role requires 20+ years in EPC/EPCM projects with CAPEX of 1 BUSD+, strong constructability integration, and Spanish fluency, driving a zero-incident culture and digital delivery practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Civil Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Minimum 20 years of EPC/EPCM project experience in Mining, Energy or Oil & Gas.
• Experience leading EPC/EPCM projects with CAPEX of 1 BUSD or higher.
• Proven experience across all project phases: Detailed Engineering to Commissioning.
• Fluent in Spanish.
• Strong leadership in Detailed Engineering and Construction Execution.
• Excellence in safety and HSEC management.
• Ability to integrate constructability early and on-site.

Responsibilities

• Detailed Engineering involvement: integrate constructability to identify risks and sequencing.
• Planning and direction: define execution strategies, methodologies, and sequences.
• Construction execution: lead on-site work across all disciplines and ensure milestones.
• Leadership and teams: manage multi-disciplinary teams and foster safety and performance.
• Cost and schedule control: monitor KPIs and apply corrective actions.
• Stakeholder relations: serve as client liaison and coordinate with authorities.

Skills

Spanish (Fluent)

Leadership

HSEC leadership

Constructability

Cross-functional coordination

Digital technologies

Education

Civil Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

Tools

4D BIM

Digital Twins

Job description

Job Description - Director, Construction (SAL00D7)

Director, Construction - SAL00D7

Company : Worley

Job Posting

Oct 6, 2026

Employment Type : Employee

Schedule

Full-time

Job

Construction

Building on our past. Ready for the future

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.

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

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.

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.

If you need any accessibility adjustments, please make sure to mention it in your application.

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