Senior Power Projects Construction Leader

Worley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Worley in Houston seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead major power generation projects from planning through execution, translating objectives into field strategies that deliver predictable results. You will oversee large construction teams, drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and ensure delivery aligned with customer expectations and Worley’s commitments to sustainable energy solutions.

In this leadership role you will shape execution plans, manage contractor relationships,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and industry experience.
• Typically 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience within power generation, energy infrastructure, industrial construction, or large capital project environments.
• Proven experience managing complex, high-impact construction projects or programs with responsibility for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and workforce performance.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary construction organizations and large contractor workforces.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, field execution practices, work packaging, productivity management, and integrated project delivery.
• Experience delivering large-scale power generation, energy infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, LNG, petrochemical, or related industrial projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness, including experience managing budgets, forecasts, risk mitigation strategies, and change management processes.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex project challenges through strategic thinking and practical execution leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading construction execution across one or more major power generation projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives, customer expectations, and organizational priorities.
• Developing and overseeing integrated construction plans that translate strategic business objectives into executable site delivery strategies.
• Driving performance across all construction activities by maintaining focus on safety, quality, productivity, schedule adherence, and cost control.
• Providing leadership and direction to Construction Managers, Area Managers, Superintendents, Field Supervisors, and contractor organizations.
• Establishing a culture focused on safety excellence, accountability, collaboration, workforce engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Building a thorough understanding of customer objectives, contract requirements, project risks, and organizational policies to support effective decision-making.
• Monitoring project performance and implementing corrective actions to address schedule, cost, quality, productivity, and resource challenges.
• Leading the resolution of complex construction and field execution issues by balancing technical, operational, and commercial considerations.
• Supporting workforce planning, labor forecasting, contractor management, and resource allocation activities to ensure execution readiness.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery, execution efficiency, and overall construction performance.
• Collaborating closely with engineering, procurement, project controls, commissioning, and startup teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Supporting contract execution strategies through proactive management of construction risks, opportunities, and change management activities.
• Reviewing project progress, performance metrics, and field execution plans while ensuring alignment with project goals and customer commitments.
• Facilitating effective communication between project leadership, site personnel, contractors, and customer stakeholders.
• Participating in customer meetings, project reviews, and executive discussions while presenting project updates, risks, recommendations, and recovery strategies.
• Supporting organizational efforts to improve construction systems, tools, processes, and best practices across the business.
• Promoting sustainable construction practices and responsible project delivery aligned with Worley’s commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term value creation.

Skills

Construction leadership

Safety leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Worley in Houston seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead major power generation projects from planning through execution, translating objectives into field strategies that deliver predictable results. You will oversee large construction teams, drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and ensure delivery aligned with customer expectations and Worley’s commitments to sustainable energy solutions.

In this leadership role you will shape execution plans, manage contractor relationships,