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Project Director

Worley Group, Inc, Houston, TX, United States


Position Summary

The Project Director - EPC is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and delivery of large‑scale, complex EPC projects from concept through commissioning and closeout. This role provides strategic direction to multidisciplinary project teams and ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual, technical, and quality requirements. The Project Director serves as the senior point of accountability to the client and internal leadership for project performance, risk management, commercial outcomes, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for EPC project execution from engineering through construction and commissioning
  • Develop and execute project strategies, execution plans, and governance frameworks
  • Ensure alignment of project scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
  • Lead integrated project teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning disciplines

Commercial & Financial Management

  • Own project P&L responsibility and ensure financial performance targets are achieved
  • Oversee cost control, forecasting, change management, and progress measurement
  • Manage contract execution, claims, variations, and commercial risk mitigation
  • Approve and monitor project budgets, commitments, and cash flow

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as primary interface with client senior leadership
  • Manage contractual obligations and ensure client satisfaction
  • Lead executive‑level reporting, progress reviews, and governance meetings
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across internal and external parties

Schedule & Risk Management

  • Oversee development and execution of integrated project schedules
  • Drive recovery planning when required to maintain project milestones
  • Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, and contingency strategies
  • Ensure proactive management of project issues and escalation paths

Engineering, Procurement & Construction Oversight

  • Ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements and specifications
  • Oversee procurement strategies, vendor selection, and supply chain performance
  • Direct construction execution, site activities, and commissioning readiness
  • Ensure constructability and execution efficiency are embedded early in design

Safety, Quality & Compliance

  • Champion a zero‑incident safety culture across all project phases
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
  • Oversee quality assurance/quality control programs and audits
  • Ensure environmental and regulatory compliance throughout execution

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline required
  • Master's degree or MBA preferred

Experience

  • EPC project execution experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. 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.

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