Project Director (PMC Petrochemical Project)

WorleyParsons; Yanbu`; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company seeks a Project Director for a major petrochemical project in Yanbu. The role involves coordinating extensive project management activities, ensuring safety, and leading a team to meet client objectives on high-value initiatives. Ideal candidates will have solid project management experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a project manager on projects worth over US$500M.
• Experience with pre-FEED, FEED, Detail Engineering, and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of large projects.
• Ensure client objectives are met or exceeded.
• Direct the integration of large projects.

Skills

Leadership

HSE Management

Communication

Customer Focus

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Chartered Engineer preferable

PMP certification

Job description

Job Description - Project Director (PMC Petrochemical Project) (YAN003Y)

Company: Worley

Primary Location

SAU-WP-Yanbu

Job

Project Management

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Job Level: Manager

Job Posting

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Building 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.

Primary Objectives

• To plan, coordinate, and manage the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of large projects by directing a project manager or team of project managers/area managers.
• To ensure clear agreement of client objectives and that these are met or exceeded.
• To achieve or better the budgeted gross margin and cash flow forecast.

Specific Accountabilities

1. Direct the integration of a large project.
2. HSE Management.
3. Client Relationships.
4. Commercial Management.
5. Scope Management.
6. Time Management.
7. Cost Control.
8. Quality Management.
9. Communications Management.
10. Design Management.
11. Procurement/Subcontracts Management.
12. Construction Management.

Qualifications

Essential Skills/Experience

• Ability to direct a project, with supervision and coordination provided by the Project Manager(s).
• Demonstrable commitment to HSE Management in a project environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• High level of customer focus.
• Previous experience as a project manager on projects more than US$500M total value.

Matching Indicators

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification (Chartered Engineer preferable) and preferably PMP with industry project experience (pre-FEED, FEED, Detail Engineering, construction management, and managed EPC projects), with experience in the Middle East. Experience with and in KSA is a plus.

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. Our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection, and innovation.

We’re actively reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to expertise in low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and deliver sustainable change.