Senior Manager, Project Management

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:
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Manager, Project Management. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Edmonton, Alberta.

We are seeking an accomplished and highly effective Senior Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and closure of large, complex capital projects across our operations. Based in our Edmonton office, this leadership role is accountable for the overall project success, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and meets all technical, safety, and quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, deep technical knowledge, and a proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors in the MMM sector.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Accountability

• Single Point of Accountability: Hold ultimate responsibility for the successful completion and handover of assigned projects, from initiation through closeout.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate large, integrated project teams, including Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, Construction Management, and Quality Assurance personnel.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage all communication and relationships with internal stakeholders (Executive Leadership, Operations) and external parties (Contractors, Vendors, Regulatory Agencies).

Project Execution and Control

• Scope Definition & Management: Define the project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring effective control of scope changes via the formal Change Management process.
• Cost and Schedule Management: Establish the project baseline budget and integrated master schedule (working closely with Project Controls). Monitor performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to ensure the project remains on track.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify, analyze, and manage project risks and opportunities throughout the lifecycle to minimize negative impacts and maximize value.
• HSE & Quality: Ensure that all project activities strictly adhere to corporate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and that quality standards are met according to specifications.

Contracts and Procurement

• Contract Strategy: Define the project contracting strategy and manage contract execution (e.g., EPC, EPCM, Lump Sum, Unit Rate).
• Contractor Oversight: Manage and administer contracts with major contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms, conditions, and schedules.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the financial performance of the project, including cash flow, forecasting, invoicing, and reporting on Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.

What you will bring:
Technical and Industry Experience:

• Extensive senior level progressive experience in managing capital projects, with at least 15 years in a Senior Project Manager role.
• Direct, verifiable experience managing projects within the Oil & Gas, Heavy Industrial Construction sector is mandatory.
• Proven expertise in project delivery methods, contract management, and strong working knowledge of Project Controls (scheduling, cost estimating, risk management).
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience with large, multi-site projects or international project management.
• Advanced proficiency with integrated project management systems (e.g., SAP, EcoSys, Primavera P6).

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta, or ability to obtain.

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.