Vice President, Project Management

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.

The Vice President of Project Management is responsible for the strategic leadership and execution of major capital projects within an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment. This role provides executive oversight for project delivery, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations and quality standards.

The VP of Project Management leads a team of project directors, project managers, and project controls professionals to deliver complex industrial projects across sectors such as energy, chemicals, LNG, power, and infrastructure. This role works closely with executive leadership, engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to drive operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Execution

• Provide executive oversight for the successful execution of EPC projects from project award through commissioning and closeout.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives.
• Establish governance, execution strategies, and project management standards across the portfolio.
• Monitor project performance metrics, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and regulatory standards.

Leadership & Organizational Management

• Lead and mentor a team of Project Directors, Project Managers, and Project Controls professionals.
• Build a high-performance project management organization focused on accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Drive workforce planning and talent development within the project management function.
• Promote a strong safety culture and commitment to operational integrity.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the executive point of contact for key clients and strategic project partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, joint venture partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Lead executive-level project reviews with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Commercial & Financial Performance

• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and cost control.
• Partner with estimating, contracts, and commercial teams to support project bidding and execution strategies.
• Manage change orders, claims, and contract negotiations when necessary.
• Drive margin improvement and risk mitigation across the project portfolio.

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Develop and implement project management strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Standardize project management processes, tools, and reporting methodologies.
• Support business development efforts by participating in proposal reviews, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities to improve execution efficiency, digital tools, and project delivery models.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline required
• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or Project Management preferred

Experience

• Experience in engineering, construction, or project management within the EPC industry
• Experience managing large capital projects or project portfolios
• Proven experience delivering large-scale industrial or energy projects (e.g., LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, power, infrastructure)
• Demonstrated success managing multi-billion-dollar EPC projects and complex stakeholder environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational management capabilities
• Deep knowledge of EPC project execution, project controls, and contract management
• Financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and profitability
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of risk management and commercial strategy in EPC projects
• Deep knowledge and experience in iPMT structured execution.

Other Specific Requirements

• Must be based in Houston
• Must be willing to travel up to at least 50% of time, potentially more.

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

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.