Project Director

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.

Project Director (Oman)

Position Title: Project Director
Location: Muscat, Oman (with travel to project sites as required)

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of major projects within the Energy, Chemicals, and Resources sectors in Oman. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, profitable, and successful execution of large and mega-scale projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards, operational requirements, HSSE expectations, and project governance frameworks.

The Project Director will serve as the primary leadership interface with key stakeholders, providing strategic direction to multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, commercial performance, and stakeholder engagement.

This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced leaders who have successfully delivered complex projects and are looking to contribute to the growth and execution of a diverse project portfolio in Oman.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

- Provide overall leadership and accountability for the execution of large-scale EPCM, EPC, and Integrated Project Delivery contracts.
- Lead project teams through all phases including concept, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction support, commissioning, and start-up.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Drive project performance through effective planning, governance, risk management, and execution strategies.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSSE requirements and industry best practices.

Stakeholder Management

- Act as the primary senior interface between the organization and project stakeholders.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships across technical, project, operational, and commercial functions.
- Lead executive-level project reviews, steering committee meetings, and performance discussions.
- Ensure stakeholder satisfaction through proactive communication, transparency, and effective issue resolution.

Commercial & Financial Management

- Maintain full accountability for project profit and loss performance.
- Manage forecasts, project controls, change management, and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure robust management of risks, opportunities, and contractual obligations.
- Drive successful delivery across lump sum, reimbursable, and hybrid contract models.

People Leadership

- Lead and develop multidisciplinary project teams in a diverse, multinational environment.
- Mentor and develop Project Managers and future Project Directors.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, delivery excellence, and employee engagement.
- Support strategic workforce planning and resource optimization initiatives.

Operational Excellence

- Apply established project delivery systems, procedures, and governance processes.
- Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure quality, technical integrity, and compliance during project execution.
- Support business development activities and future project opportunities within Oman and the wider region.

Experience & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 20 years of industry experience .
- Minimum 15 years in Project Management leadership roles .
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale or mega projects within the Energy, Chemicals, Resources, or related sectors.
- Proven track record delivering complex EPCM and/or EPC projects.
- Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, governance frameworks, and HSSE requirements.
- Experience working in multicultural and multinational project environments.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven success in project financial management.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging project environment .

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.