Project Director - Energy, Chemicals & Resources

About the role

Worley is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of major projects in the Energy, Chemicals and Resources sectors in Oman, based in Muscat with travel to project sites as required. The role covers the safe, profitable and successful execution of large and mega-scale projects, aligned with industry standards, operational requirements, HSSE expectations and project governance. It is the primary leadership interface with key stakeholders and provides strategic direction to multidisciplinary project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for large-scale EPCM, EPC and Integrated Project Delivery contracts, leading teams through concept, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction support, commissioning and start-up.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget, driving performance through planning, governance, risk management and execution strategies.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSSE requirements.
• Act as the senior interface with stakeholders, build trusted relationships across technical, project, operational and commercial functions, and lead executive-level project reviews and steering committee meetings.
• Manage project profit and loss, forecasts, project controls, change management and commercial negotiations, covering lump sum, reimbursable and hybrid contract models.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary project teams, mentor Project Managers and future Project Directors, and support workforce planning and resource optimization.
• Apply established project delivery systems and governance processes, drive continuous improvement and lessons learned, and support business development in Oman and the wider region.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of industry experience, including at least 15 years in project management leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale or mega projects in the Energy, Chemicals, Resources or related sectors, with a proven track record of complex EPCM and/or EPC projects.
• Experience in multicultural and multinational project environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven success in project financial management.

Required skills

• Understanding of project delivery methodologies, governance frameworks and HSSE requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment.