Project Manager - Construction (Remediation Projects)

Building on our past. Ready for the futureWorley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our team in Ahmadi, Kuwait, supporting the Kuwait Environmental Remediation Program (KERP).

You will play a pivotal role in delivering large-scale environmental restoration initiatives. With millions of square meters of contaminated land successfully remediated, this project represents a globally significant effort in sustainable environmental recovery.

This is an opportunity to contribute to transforming impacted land into safe, productive ecosystems while leading complex engineering and construction operations.

What You'll Do

• Project Leadership & Delivery
• Lead the overall management, coordination, and supervision of assigned remediation projects.
• Oversee budget development, cost control, and quality assurance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage engineering, procurement, and construction contractors on behalf of the Client.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual obligations.
• Develop and implement the soil remediation strategy for assigned areas, including contracting and execution approaches.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary technical interface with the Client.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are consistently met.
• Proactively resolve scope, schedule, and performance issues.HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)
• Champion a strong HSE culture across all project phases.
• Ensure OHSE requirements are embedded within design, procurement, and execution.
• Scope & Contract Management
• Ensure compliance with the Worley Project Management Plan (WPMP) and contract requirements.
• Implement robust change control processes.
• Support claims mitigation and management strategies.
• Cost & Value Management
• Monitor project costs and forecast outcomes, taking proactive measures to prevent overruns.
• Promote Value Improving Practices (VIPs) to optimize capital efficiency.
• Quality Assurance
• Ensure adherence to Worley systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain strong oversight of engineering deliverables and quality standards.
• Team Leadership
• Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary and global teams.
• Drive achievement of milestones and key project objectives.
• What You'll Have
• Education: Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university
• Experience:
• Minimum 15 years total experience
• Minimum 5 years in oil & gas / refinery / petrochemical industries
• Minimum 5 years in a similar Project Engineering / Construction Management role
• Proven experience:
• Managing multi-disciplinary construction projects
• Acting as deputy to a Projects Manager
• Delivering complex environmental/remediation projects
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Soil remediation technologies and execution strategies
• Engineering and construction management across full project lifecycle

Preferred Experience

Experience in PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environmentsMiddle East project experience (highly desirable)

About You

You are a proactive and results-driven leader with the ability to manage complex projects and diverse teams. You bring:

• Strong technical expertise and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent stakeholder and client engagement skills
• A structured and strategic approach to project delivery
• Passion for sustainability and environmental restoration
• You will be recognized as a subject matter expert, capable of guiding teams, resolving complex challenges, and delivering high-impact outcomes.
• Why Join Worley on KERP?Work on one of the world’s largest environmental remediation programs
• Contribute to meaningful sustainability and environmental recovery initiatives
• Be part of a globally recognized engineering and project delivery organization
• Lead impactful, large-scale projects with long-term significance
• Moving forward together
• We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard.
• 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.

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.

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.