Manager II, Construction

Worley Parsons; Muscat; On-site; OMR 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Leader in Oman to drive safe, efficient project delivery from engineering through handover. You will lead construction activities on major Oil & Gas assets, oversee contractors, and implement advanced planning and digital construction practices.

The role requires 15+ years in EPCM and Brownfield contexts, with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and ME project exposure essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in major Oil & Gas projects.
• Extensive experience in EPCM project delivery and construction management.
• Experience on Brownfield projects and operating facilities.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in Middle East project environments preferred.
• Experience managing EPCM projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSSE leadership and promote a safety culture.
• Lead and oversee all construction activities for safe, predictable delivery.
• Develop and execute construction strategies from engineering to handover.
• Drive constructability reviews, AWP, and construction planning.
• Mentor project teams to achieve objectives.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Promote digitalization and innovative construction technologies.
• Monitor risks and support successful project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HSSE leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

Primary Objectives / Responsibilities

• Provide strong HSSE leadership and promote a culture of safety, integrity, and operational excellence.
• Lead and oversee all construction activities to ensure safe, predictable, and efficient project delivery.
• Develop and execute construction strategies from engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Drive constructability reviews, Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), and construction planning to optimize project execution.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project teams to achieve project and business objectives.
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and ensure alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.

Specific Accountabilities

• Manage and coordinate all construction activities to achieve project schedule, cost, quality, and safety targets.
• Lead construction execution planning and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with project procedures, HSSE requirements, and quality standards.
• Ensure effective coordination between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Support completions, commissioning readiness, and system handover activities.
• Drive constructability initiatives and continuous improvement programs to enhance project performance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with project stakeholders and ensure alignment of project objectives.
• Promote digitalization and the use of innovative construction technologies and processes.
• Monitor construction risks and implement mitigation measures to support successful project delivery.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in major Oil & Gas projects.
• Extensive experience in EPCM project delivery and construction management.
• Experience working on Brownfield projects and operating facilities.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project execution activities.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSSE leadership and management.
• Experience managing resources within multicultural and diverse work environments.
• Experience in Middle East project environments is preferred.
• Experience managing EPCM projects.

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.