Project Manager

Worley; Asia; Presencial; PEN 665.000 - 997.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Worley in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams across oil, gas and petrochemical projects. You will manage scope, cost, schedule and safety performance, while maintaining strong client relationships and governance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires deep engineering leadership, proactive risk management, and the ability to coordinate with contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver safe and high-quality outcomes on time and

Formación

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments.
• Balance safety, quality, cost and schedule priorities.
• Communicate effectively across diverse cultures and stakeholder groups.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver results under demanding timelines.
• Coach and mentor teams while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Maintain strong governance, procedural compliance and auditability throughout project delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Project Delivery across scope, budget, schedule and quality.
• Oversee engineering, procurement and construction activities.
• Support Oil & Gas production activities including start-up and commissioning.
• Coordinate FEED studies, cost estimates, ITB preparation and project execution.
• Interface with client to align objectives and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with Basis of Design, regulations and codes.
• Drive HSE culture and integrate HSE requirements into activities.
• Manage communications and risk reporting to leadership and clients.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HSE awareness

Budget & cost control

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Project Manager (AHM00QU)

Project Manager - AHM00QU

Company : Worley

Primary Location

KWT-AMD-Ahmadi

Job

Project Management

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Oct 12, 2026

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Reporting Manager Title : Operations Director

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.

Purpose

As a key member of the project team, you will be responsible for delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality engineering solutions across the project lifecycle. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project delivery by balancing safety, quality, schedule and cost objectives. Your expertise will help drive engineering excellence, support operational readiness, and create long-term value for our clients.

Responsibilities

Lead Project Delivery

• Manage, coordinate and supervise assigned projects, ensuring delivery in line with approved scope, budget, schedule and quality objectives.
• Oversee engineering, procurement and construction management activities delivered by contractors and project stakeholders.
• Support Oil & Gas production activities, including start-up, commissioning and initial operations assistance, as required by the client.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities for FEED studies, cost estimate development, ITB preparation, tender package development and project execution.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with the client, ensuring alignment with project objectives and expectations.
• Ensure all project activities comply with the approved Basis of Design, contractual requirements, applicable regulations and industry codes.

Drive Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Performance

• Champion a strong HSE culture across the project team.
• Ensure HSE requirements are fully integrated into engineering, design and procurement activities.

Build Strong Client Relationships

• Develop and maintain effective, long-term relationships with clients.
• Proactively manage and resolve scope, schedule and performance issues.
• Clearly identify, communicate and deliver client requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage Commercial and Contractual Performance

• Manage assigned project budgets within Worley's scope of work.
• Ensure compliance with project management plans, contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Apply effective change management and change control processes.
• Support claims prevention, mitigation and management where required.

Deliver Schedule and Cost Objectives

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of project schedules.
• Monitor project progress and ensure activities are executed in accordance with approved plans.
• Track project costs, forecast outcomes, identify trends and implement corrective actions to prevent cost overruns.
• Promote Value Improving Practices (VIPs) to maximise project efficiency and capital effectiveness.

Ensure Quality and Technical Excellence

• Support compliance with Worley policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Worley engineering, procurement and project delivery systems.
• Establish clear objectives for engineering teams, including productivity, budget and quality targets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards and engineering codes.
• Effectively manage interfaces between disciplines and stakeholders.

Support People and Performance

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment focused on delivering project milestones and objectives.
• Coach, mentor and support team members in achieving their full potential.
• Resolve issues, remove barriers and drive accountability across the project team.

Manage Communication and Risk

• Provide accurate, timely and effective reporting to project leadership and clients.
• Maintain clear communication with project teams, contractors and third parties.
• Deliver professional presentations and communicate complex information effectively.
• Monitor project risks and opportunities and drive actions to achieve timely closure.

Oversee Procurement and Contractor Performance

• Monitor procurement activities to ensure materials and equipment meet specifications, are delivered on schedule and remain within budget.
• Support effective subcontract and vendor management throughout project execution.

About You

You are a proactive and results-driven leader with the ability to manage complex projects and diverse teams.

Who You Are

You are an experienced engineering leader with a track record of successfully delivering projects within the Oil & Gas, refining or petrochemical industries. You bring strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and leadership capability, combined with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in complex project environments.
• Balance safety, quality, cost and schedule priorities.
• Communicate effectively across diverse cultures and stakeholder groups.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver results under demanding timelines.
• Coach and mentor teams while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Maintain strong governance, procedural compliance and auditability throughout project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of total experience post graduate studies.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the oil & gas, refinery, or petrochemical industry.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects within the Middle East is preferred; Kuwait experience will be an advantage.
• Prior project involvement covering Onshore Effluent Water Treatment and Injection Facilities will be an advantage.
• Strong technical, practical and leadership experience within the relevant discipline.
• Proven experience leading discipline engineering and design teams.
• Strong understanding of project procedures, governance requirements and audit trail management.
• Proficiency in standard business software applications; experience with engineering software will be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across multicultural environments.
• Strong planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Willingness and ability to engage directly with clients and represent Worley professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor others.

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.