Area Manager

Worley; Santiago; Presencial; CLP 111.317.253 - 148.423.004; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

A global professional services company is seeking a Dry Area Manager to oversee project management for significant construction and mining projects. The role entails managing complex projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering strong team leadership. Candidates should possess at least 15 years of experience in project management and a university degree in a related field. Strong communication and risk management skills are essential. Join us in driving sustainable energy initiatives and creating innovative solutions.

Formación

• Typically 15+ years experience in project management.
• Experience as Dry Area Manager in construction or concentrator plants.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsabilidades

• Provides project management to ensure successful completion.
• Defines project goals and devises methods for accomplishment.
• Develops and oversees project plans and budgets.

Conocimientos

Project management

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Educación

University Degree in a related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

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Build 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.

Objective

Provides direction and project management to ensure project completion in accordance with contractual obligations for a section of a total project with package value in the range of USD100-500 million. Defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of customer objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Plans, organizes, manages, and controls projects with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by Worley. Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders. Project managers will exhibit leadership skills necessary to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

Typically manages specialized, complex (high‑impact) parts of a single projects or multiple, but similar type projects. This includes small and medium projects or a portion of a large or mega project. Develops and oversees project plans, including business, production, and/or organizational priorities. Produces integrated solutions to strategic issues and presents recommendations to customers. Solutions are derived from knowledge gained through past experiences and consultation with internal and external resources. May serve as a proposal manager for small to medium projects.

Project Size Category: Medium, Large

Typical Project Risk Classification: Moderate, High (excl SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6, SR7, SR8, SR9, SR16, SR19, SR21)

Health & Safety

• Understands and embraces Life.
• Demonstrates full commitment to all health and safety matters and provides safety leadership to project team.
• Satisfies all requirements of project safety compliance including Safety by Design, Constructability and Maintainability.
• Has led or participated in Constructability, Operability and Maintainability Workshops.

Leadership

• Defines and selects team required to deliver scope of work.
• Effectively leads project team comprised of multi‑discipline/ multi‑location members.
• Sets clear objectives for the project team including scope, schedule, productivity and budget targets.
• Oversees, motivates and monitors the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.
• Implements communication tools and process to ensure all team members are informed about project status and key performance indicators.
• Demonstrates the ability to build support for ideas, presenting alternatives and recommendations persuasively.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in the delivery of large scale mining projects.
• Experience in the design and delivery of copper concentrator plants.

Methodology & Compliance

• Applies knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering, procurement, quality control, etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan.
• Ensures design team is aware and complying with customer Basis of Design and applicable codes and regulations.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering project delivery workflow and coordination.
• Experience with procurement/subcontracting and on‑site construction support.
• Has completed a full project from start to finish and spent time supporting the field to implement what was engineered.

Financial Acumen

• Applies in‑depth knowledge of customer contract to the oversight and management of the project.
• Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards.
• Tracks cost and schedule and uses analytical skill to forecast trends.
• Project deliverables and design quantities are tracked and analysed.
• Understands project cost buildup including gross margin together with risks that may erode margin and opportunities to improve margin.
• Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.
• Manages cash flow requirements, including accounts receivable, and work in progress to minimise days sales outstanding (DSO).

Execution Planning & Performance

• Experienced in developing/reviewing Project Execution Plan covering all aspects of the scope.
• Applies lessons learned as inputs to planning the project execution.
• Manages execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.
• Good understanding of Project Control Reports, identifies problem areas and implements recovery plans.
• Interprets and understands key elements of the project schedule and resource plan.
• Incorporates Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives into project plan, measures and delivers to objectives.
• Experienced in successful workshare execution.

Communication & Networking

• Effectively communicate and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting proposals and reports to staff and management.
• Implements clear communication protocols, processes and tools for the project team.
• Clearly communicates project requirements, contractual requirements, customer expectation, KPI and project status with project team.
• Creates an environment for open communication and builds high performing team on trust and respect.
• Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team including customer.
• Effectively relates with people across levels, functions, geography and cultures.
• Works collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Identifies and understands the customer’s key drivers (KPIs).
• Manages customer representatives and other significant stakeholders.
• Manages and nurtures customer and stakeholder relationship based on established expectations and communication protocols.
• Develops a relationship of trust and respect with ability to discuss project progress, challenges and issues in a transparent manner.

Risk & Opportunity Management

• Understands commercial and legal risks in the contract, prepares and manages mitigation plans.
• Identifies potential risks or new risks as the project progresses and effectively develops risk mitigation, contingency and resolution plans.
• Follows Worley risk management procedures.
• Keeps detailed risk register that stays current and is tracked & communicated on a regular basis (at least monthly).
• Utilizes Risk Register items as the basis for any project contingency budget.

Requirements

University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Typically 15+ years experience, including 12+ years of relevant supervisory, project management and/or technical experience; Workshare experience; E, EP Project experience.
• Experience as Dry Area Manager in the construction or concentrator plants.

Job Specific Knowledge / Experience (Desirable)

Demonstrated PM experience leading medium and large projects with medium and high risk elements; EPCM, EPC including site assignments; Multi‑Cultural / Multi‑National environments.

Systems & Tools (Essential)

Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues. Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. Can organise information from many sources and retain as per the prescribed format and policies.

Systems & Tools (Desirable)

May be involved in the development of new systems, processes and tools; Competent in Microsoft Access and Visio.

Supervision Authority

Reporting to the overall Project Director as part of the senior leadership team, works collaboratively across the project but assigns project work and gives technical guidance to people assigned to work on medium to large sized projects. Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy. May have direct and indirect reports and authority for performance evaluations impacting pay. May make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of people.

Accessibility

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

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.