Project Manager

Worley Group, Inc; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Medical

Vision

Dental

Job summary

Worley seeks a Project Manager/Director to lead portfolio, mid-cap, or large-cap Chemicals & Fuels projects in California. You will drive governance, safety, and performance across brownfield facilities, with global, multi-office execution and a strong client interface.

You will mentor leaders, oversee contracts, and ensure profitable delivery while adhering to regulatory and contractual commitments. This role requires extensive energy sector experience and California familiarity.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in project management, engineering, or technical leadership in energy or power sectors.
• Proven success delivering large and mega scale Chemicals & Fuels projects (EPCM/EPC).
• Experience with brownfield and operating facility projects and regulatory work.
• Knowledge of California regulatory requirements and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for large project portfolios.
• Establish objectives, governance, and execution strategies aligned with contracts and Worley requirements.
• Oversee risk, safety, cost, schedule, and quality performance across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Mentor Project Managers and engineers; manage internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Degree in related technical discipline

Tools

EPC/EPCM delivery

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.

Purpose:

The Project Manager - is accountable for the overall direction, governance, and successful delivery of portfolio, mid-cap, or large-cap Chemicals & Fuels projects, including refining, petrochemical, fuels, terminals, and related industrial facilities. These projects are typically brownfield, operating facility, or regulatory driven, requiring strong leadership in safety, risk management, constructability, operability, and stakeholder alignment.

This role provides executive level leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and profitably, in full alignment with contractual commitments, customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and Worley's strategic objectives. The Project Director establishes the execution framework, leads senior project leadership, and fosters a high performance, safety focused culture across all project phases.

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Governance

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for large and mega scale Chemicals & Fuels projects.
• Establish clear project objectives, success criteria, and execution strategies aligned with contract, customer, and Worley requirements.
• Ensure robust project governance, decision making frameworks, and accountability across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Engineering Managers, and Project Engineers.

Safety, Risk & Regulatory Stewardship

• Champion a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture, with particular emphasis on process safety in operating facilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, permitting, and owner/operator requirements, including Safety by Design principles.
• Oversee identification, assessment, and mitigation of project risks using Worley risk management procedures.
• Ensure project risk registers are actively maintained and used to inform contingency, execution strategy, and decision making.

Execution Strategy & Performance

• Approve and oversee development of integrated project execution plans, schedules, and resource strategies.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are fit for purpose for construction, commissioning, and operations, particularly in brownfield environments.
• Drive constructability, operability, and maintainability considerations into project planning and execution.
• Monitor project performance against cost, schedule, quality, and productivity targets, initiating corrective actions as required.
• Ensure effective multi office and global workshare execution models are in place and performing.

Financial & Commercial Accountability

• Maintain full accountability for project financial performance, including budget, cost control, forecasting, margin, and cash flow.
• Provide leadership on contract interpretation, commercial strategy, and change management.
• Oversee management of subcontractors, suppliers, and joint venture partners where applicable.
• Balance technical, commercial, and schedule considerations to optimize overall project outcomes.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as senior level interface with customer leadership, technical authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with owner/operator organizations, including engineering, operations, maintenance, and reliability teams.
• Ensure transparent, proactive communication of project status, risks, and issues.
• Align internal and external stakeholders on project priorities and execution strategies.

Technical & Organizational Leadership

• Ensure Worley methodologies, systems, and tools are consistently applied across the project.
• Promote value creation, sustainability, and innovation in Chemicals & Fuels project delivery.
• Support business development by contributing technical and execution expertise to proposals and strategic pursuits.
• Develop and retain high performing project leadership talent.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

Experience Preferred:

• Extensive experience (typically 12+ years) in project management, engineering, or technical leadership within the energy or power sectors.
• Typically, 12+ years of experience in engineering, project management, or technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success delivering large and mega scale Chemicals & Fuels projects, including EPCM and EPC delivery models.
• Strong experience with brownfield and operating facility projects, including regulatory driven capital work.
• Proven leadership in refining, petrochemical, fuels, terminals, or related industrial sectors.
• Experience across project lifecycle phases including Pre FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup.

Technical & Commercial Expertise

• Deep understanding of EPC project delivery, cost build up, and risk based contingency management.
• Strong knowledge of constructability, operability, maintainability, and process safety expectations.
• Experience managing complex commercial arrangements, subcontractors, and joint ventures.
• Familiarity with regulatory and permitting frameworks relevant to Chemicals & Fuels projects, particularly in highly regulated environments such as California.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead and influence large, multidisciplinary, multi location teams.
• Strong mentoring and talent development capabilities.
• Exceptional decision making, problem solving, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior customer leadership.

Additional Information:

• Positions located is in Monrovia or Long Beach, CA, Worley office location.
• May be required to travel to the vendors facilities.
• Salary Range 156,103- $229,563 commensurate with experience and level of position
• Benefits: eligible for PTO, 401k, medical, vision, dental, etc.

Los Angeles

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• University degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering.

Preferred:

• Degree in related technical discipline.

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.