Worley · 1 day ago
Senior Project Manager
Reading, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expWorley is a global professional services company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing complex, high-impact projects, ensuring successful completion in alignment with contractual commitments, and leading project teams to meet defined goals.
ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Makes independent decisions and recommendations while managing project activities
Uses broad functional knowledge to lead organizational project changes effectively
Develops solutions using professional judgment and consultation with others
Operates with a high degree of autonomy, seeking direction as needed
Receives administrative guidance aligned with project policies and organizational objectives
Work is reviewed to ensure alignment with directives, policies, and cross-department coordination
Assigns tasks, provides technical guidance, and oversees work for medium and large projects
Reviews deliverables for technical accuracy and completeness
May have direct or indirect reports and may participate in performance evaluations, hiring recommendations, and training
Fully embraces and models company Life values
Demonstrates strong commitment to health and safety and provides leadership to promote a safe project environment
Fulfills all safety compliance requirements, including Safety by Design, Constructability, and Maintainability
Has led or actively participated in Constructability, Operability, and Maintainability workshops
Defines and assembles the team required to deliver the project scope
Effectively leads multidisciplinary and geographically distributed project teams
Sets clear expectations for scope, schedule, productivity, and budget
Motivates the team and monitors performance, ensuring quality and timeliness
Addresses performance challenges constructively and promptly
Ensures effective communication tools and processes are used across the team
Builds support for ideas and presents well-reasoned alternatives and recommendations
Ensures that organizational methodologies, processes, tools, and systems are consistently applied
Applies broad understanding of engineering, procurement, quality, and construction workflows to guide successful execution
Ensures compliance with customer Basis of Design, codes, and regulations
Demonstrates high attention to detail
Understands engineering project delivery and coordination requirements
Possesses experience with procurement, subcontracting, and field-based construction support
Has overseen a full project life cycle from initial design through field implementation
Applies thorough understanding of customer contracts when planning and executing project work
Demonstrates strong knowledge of business drivers and financial reporting
Tracks cost and schedule performance and uses analytical skills to identify trends
Reviews and analyzes project quantities and deliverables
Understands cost buildup and factors that affect margin, along with opportunities for improvement
Ensures effective use of change-control processes
Manages cash flow, accounts receivable, and work-in-progress to minimize DSO
Develops or reviews Project Execution Plans across all project aspects
Applies lessons learned to improve execution
Oversees execution, coordination, and regular progress reviews
Interprets Project Control Reports and implements corrective actions when needed
Understands key schedule elements and resource needs
Incorporates Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions into planning and delivery
Handles workshare execution successfully
Communicates effectively and leads preparation of proposals, presentations, and reports
Implements clear communication protocols and tools
Ensures the project team understands requirements, expectations, KPIs, and project status
Fosters a culture of open communication, trust, and mutual respect
Supports conflict resolution and issue management with customers and internal teams
Builds strong relationships across levels, disciplines, and geographic locations
Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals
Understands key customer drivers and KPIs
Builds and manages relationships with customers and key stakeholders
Maintains trust by communicating progress, challenges, and solutions transparently
Aligns communication with agreed-upon protocols and expectations
Understands contractual, commercial, and legal risks and develops mitigation strategies
Identifies new and emerging risks and updates mitigation plans accordingly
Follows organizational risk management processes
Maintains an up-to-date risk register and communicates risks regularly
Uses the risk register to support contingency planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience with gas-fired power generation projects
Typically 15+ years of experience, including 12+ years in supervisory, project management, and/or technical roles
Experience with workshare environments and E/EP projects
Experience with EPCM and EPC project delivery, including on-site assignments
Experience with Microsoft Access and Visio is beneficial
Preferred
Professional registration in the local jurisdiction
Project/program management certification (e.g., IPMA, APM, PMI, AIPM)
Company
Worley
Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$362.1MKey Investors
Phoenix Group
2025-08-18Debt Financing· $101.73M
2025-05-06Debt Financing· $260.16M
2017-02-28Private Equity
Leadership Team
Chris Ashton
Chief Executive Officer
Anna Joubert
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