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.

Role Purpose
The Senior Project Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the execution of large-scale, complex engineering and construction projects or programs. This role is accountable for delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with Worley’s operational and sustainability objectives.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Project Director leads multidisciplinary teams, manages critical client relationships, and drives project excellence across the full lifecycle—from early study phases through execution and closeout.
In the Baton Rouge/Gulf Coast market, this role will primarily support refining, petrochemical, and brownfield capital projects, including sustaining capital programs, plant expansions, debottlenecking initiatives, and turnaround-driven scopes across operating facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Leadership

• Lead the successful execution of major capital projects and/or portfolios, ensuring alignment with client requirements and business objectives
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across all project phases
• Direct delivery of brownfield capital projects within active operating facilities, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations
• Manage project performance including safety, cost, schedule, quality, and risk
• Establish execution strategies aligned with Gulf Coast client expectations and regulatory requirements

Strategic & Commercial Oversight

• Develop and implement project strategies that support long-term business goals
• Ensure strong financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and commercial performance
• Drive decision-making on complex project issues impacting delivery and profitability
• Identify opportunities for value creation across sustaining capital, plant modernization, and reliability-driven programs Stakeholder &

Client Management

• Serve as the primary interface with senior client stakeholders and executive leadership
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major Gulf Coast operators (refining and chemical clients)
• Lead negotiations and manage contractual obligations and changes
• Support repeat business through trusted delivery and client partnership

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary project teams
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Align team objectives with Worley’s broader strategy and sustainability goals
• Drive performance management and talent development initiatives

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements
• Lead execution within heavily regulated operating environments, including OSHA, environmental, and site-specific standards
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Maintain robust project controls and reporting processes
• Champion Worley’s commitment to delivering sustainable change

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale EPC/EPCM projects in refining, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success delivering brownfield capital projects within operating facilities
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract and financial management
• Proven leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting Gulf Coast clients (e.g., major oil & gas, chemical, or downstream operators)
• Experience with turnaround integration, constructability planning, and minimizing operational disruptions

Experience & Competencies

• Relevant experience with progressive leadership responsibility
• Strong background in capital project delivery within live plant environments
• Deep understanding of brownfield execution challenges, including constructability, access, safety, and tie-ins
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into execution plans
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects through others
• High degree of autonomy with accountability for major business outcomes
  

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.