Project Manager

Nuclear Project ManagerWorley 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.Typically manages specialized, complex (high-impact) single projects or multiple, but similar type projects, including projects within the Nuclear sector where safety culture, quality assurance, configuration control, regulatory compliance and disciplined project execution are critical. This includes small and medium projects or a portion of a large or mega project. Develops and oversees project plans, including business, production, and/or organizational priorities. Produces integrated solutions to strategic issues and presents recommendations to customers. Solutions are derived from knowledge gained through past experiences and consultation with internal and external resources. May serve as a proposal manager for small to medium projects.Provides direction and project management to ensure project completion in accordance with contractual obligations, with demonstrated experience supporting Nuclear projects and the rigorous safety, quality, regulatory and stakeholder requirements associated with the Nuclear sector. Defines project goals and devises methods to accomplish them; develops in-depth knowledge of customer objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies. Plans, organizes, manages, and controls projects with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by Worley. Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders. Project managers will exhibit leadership skills necessary to achieve project goals.Health & SafetyUnderstands and embraces Life.Demonstrates full commitment to all health and safety matters and provides safety leadership to project team.Promotes and reinforces a strong Nuclear safety culture, including conservative decision-making, procedural compliance, quality mindset, and questioning attitude.Satisfies all requirements of project safety compliance including Safety by Design, Constructability and Maintainability.Has led or participated in Constructability, Operability and Maintainability Workshops.LeadershipDefines and selects team required to deliver scope of work.Effectively leads project team comprised of multi?discipline/ multi?location members.Sets clear objectives for the project team including scope, schedule, productivity and budget targets.Oversees, motivates and monitors the performance of the team, ensuring quality and timeliness of assignments and roles, and addresses any performance gaps.Implements communication tools and process to ensure all team members are informed about project status and key performance indicators.Demonstrates the ability to build support for ideas, presenting alternatives and recommendations persuasively.Technical ExpertiseEnsures Worley methodologies, processes, tools and systems are used throughout the project and compliance requirements are met/satisfied.Applies knowledge of all aspects of a project (engineering, procurement, quality control, etc.) to oversee the successful execution of the project plan.Applies Nuclear project delivery knowledge, including nuclear standards, codes, regulatory interfaces, quality assurance requirements, configuration management, and disciplined document control.Ensures design team is aware and complying with customer Basis of Design and applicable codes and regulations.Demonstrates attention to detail.Demonstrated understanding of engineering project delivery workflow and coordination.Experience with procurement/subcontracting and on-site construction support.Has completed a full project from start to finish and spent time supporting the field to implement what was engineered.Financial AcumenApplies in?depth knowledge of customer contract to the oversight and management of the project.Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards.Tracks cost and schedule and uses analytical skill to forecast trends.Project deliverables and design quantities are tracked and analysed.Understands project cost buildup including gross margin together with risks that may erode margin and opportunities to improve margin.Ensures proper change control processes are understood and used by the project team.Manages cash flow requirements, including accounts receivable, and work in progress to minimize days sales outstanding (DSO).Execution Planning & PerformanceExperienced in developing/reviewing Project Execution Plan covering all aspects of the scope.Incorporates Nuclear project requirements into execution planning, including licensing or regulatory milestones, quality hold points, interface management, safety-related deliverables, and rigorous change control.Applies lessons learned as inputs to planning the project execution.Manages execution, coordination, and implements regular reviews/controls to track project progress.Good understanding of Project Control Reports, identifies problem areas and implements recovery plans.Interprets and understands key elements of the project schedule and resource plan.Incorporates Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions objectives into project plan, measures and delivers to objectives.Experienced in successful workshare execution.Communication & NetworkingEffectively communicate and take a leadership role in preparing and presenting proposals and reports to staff and management.Implements clear communication protocols, processes and tools for the project team.Clearly communicates project requirements, contractual requirements, customer expectation, KPI and project status with project team.Creates an environment for open communication and builds high performing team on trust and respect.Resolves issues and conflicts within the project team including customer.Effectively relates with people across levels, functions, geography and cultures.Works collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.Customer & Stakeholder ManagementIdentifies and understands the customer's key drivers (KPIs).Manages customer representatives, regulators, owner/operator stakeholders, and other significant stakeholders as applicable to Nuclear projects.Manages and nurtures customer and stakeholder relationship based on established expectations and communication protocols.Develops a relationship of trust and respect with ability to discuss project progress, challenges and issues in a transparent manner.Risk & Opportunity ManagementUnderstands commercial and legal risks in the contract, prepares and manages mitigation plans.Identifies Nuclear-specific risks, including safety, quality, licensing, regulatory, configuration management, security, constructability, commissioning, and outage-related risks, and develops appropriate mitigation, contingency and resolution plans.Identifies potential risks or new risks as the project progresses and effectively develops risk mitigation, contingency and resolution plans.Follows Worley risk management procedures.Keeps detailed risk register that stays current and is tracked & communicated on a regular basis (at least monthly).Utilizes Risk Register items as the basis for any project contingency budget.What you will bring Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:Typically 15+ years experience, including 12+ years of relevant supervisory, project management and/or technical experience; demonstrated Nuclear project experience preferred, including work within highly regulated, safety-critical environments; Workshare experience; E, EP Project experience.Demonstrated PM experience leading medium and large projects with medium and high risk elements; Nuclear project experience including nuclear facility design, engineering, modification, life extension, decommissioning, or related owner/operator, EPC/EPCM, or consulting support; EPCM, EPC including site assignments; Multi-Cultural / Multi-National environments.Makes independent decisions and recommendations in the course of managing a project. Broad knowledge of functional area and ability to implement and lead organizational project change effectively. Solutions are derived from interpreted and applied general information and consultation with other individuals.Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties. Receives administrative direction based on project and organization policies and objectives. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with project directives, policy and for coordination of other Worley departments.Assigns project work and gives technical guidance to people assigned to work on medium to large sized projects. Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy. May have direct and indirect reports and authority for performance evaluations impacting pay. May make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline