Project Manager - Remediation Projects at Worley

Worley; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Ahmadi, Kuwait, is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the Kuwait Environmental Remediation Program (KERP). You will lead contaminated-land remediation projects, oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality, and coordinate with clients and contractors in a complex oil and gas environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 15+ years of experience, including 5+ years in oil & gas and in a similar PM role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years total experience in project management and related industries.
• Minimum 5 years in oil & gas / refinery / petrochemical industries.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar Project Management role.
• Project-management experience delivering contaminated-land or contaminated-soil remediation projects.
• Strong technical expertise and problem-solving abilities; stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management, coordination, and oversight of remediation projects.
• Develop and implement delivery strategies for remediation areas and work packages.
• Oversee site characterization, excavation, treatment, containment, and close-out activities.
• Coordinate with client, contractors, and field operations to ensure safety, schedule and budget adherence.
• Provide accurate reporting on status, remediation quantities, costs, risks, and forecast outcomes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Structured project delivery

Sustainability

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

About us

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.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Remediation projects, to join our team in Ahmadi, Kuwait, supporting the Kuwait Environmental Remediation Program (KERP). You will play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale environmental restoration initiatives. With millions of square meters of contaminated land successfully remediated, this project represents a globally significant effort in sustainable environmental recovery. This is an opportunity to contribute to transforming impacted land into safe, productive ecosystems while leading complex engineering operations.

What you'll do

Remediation Project Leadership and Delivery

Lead the overall management, coordination, and oversight of assigned contaminated-soil remediation projects. Take accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, contractor performance, and remediation outcomes. Develop and implement project delivery strategies for assigned remediation areas and work packages. Oversee the planning and delivery of site characterization, excavation, segregation, handling, transportation, treatment, containment, validation, and close-out activities. Manage specialist remediation contractors and technical service providers on behalf of the Client. Ensure remediation activities are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and environmental requirements. Confirm that completed remediation work meets approved Remediation Target Criteria and project acceptance requirements. Identify technical, environmental, operational, commercial, and delivery risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures. Coordinate remediation activities with oil-field operations, access requirements, existing infrastructure, and other operational constraints. Provide accurate and timely reporting on project status, remediation quantities, treatment performance, schedule, costs, risks, and forecast outcomes.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary technical interface with the Client. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are consistently met. Proactively resolve scope, schedule, and performance issues.

HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)

Champion a strong HSE culture across all project phases. Ensure OHSE requirements are embedded within design, procurement, and execution.

Scope & Contract Management

Ensure compliance with the Worley Project Management Plan (WPMP) and contract requirements. Implement robust change control processes. Support claims mitigation and management strategies.

Cost & Value Management

Monitor project costs and forecast outcomes, taking proactive measures to prevent overruns. Promote Value Improving Practices (VIPs) to optimize capital efficiency.

Quality Assurance

Ensure adherence to Worley systems, policies, and procedures. Maintain strong oversight of engineering deliverables and quality standards.

Team Leadership

Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary and global teams. Drive achievement of milestones and key project objectives.

Education:

Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years total experience
• Minimum 5 years in oil & gas / refinery / petrochemical industries
• Minimum 5 years in a similar Project Management role

Proven experience:

Project-management experience delivering contaminated-land or contaminated-soil remediation projects. Delivering complex environmental/remediation projects

Demonstrated expertise in:

• Soil remediation technologies and execution strategies
• Engineering and project management across full project lifecycle

Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing substantial contaminated-soil volumes and multiple concurrent remediation work fronts.
• Experience in a Project Management Consultancy environment.
• Experience representing or supporting a client organization in the oversight of specialist remediation contractors.
• Experience coordinating remediation work within live or operational oil-field environments.
• Experience in Kuwait or elsewhere in the Middle East.

About You:

• Strong technical expertise and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent stakeholder and client engagement skills
• A structured and strategic approach to project delivery
• Passion for sustainability and environmental restoration

Why Join Worley on KERP?

• Work on one of the world’s largest environmental remediation programs
• Contribute to meaningful sustainability and environmental recovery initiatives
• Be part of a globally recognized engineering and project delivery organization
• Lead impactful, large-scale projects with long-term significance

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.