Director, Construction

Building on our past. Ready for the future

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.

Job Tit****le: Construction Director

Lead, plan, and control the execution of large-scale construction projects in the mining industry.

Ensure safe delivery within schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Guarantee high standards of productivity, constructability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities :

Detailed Engineering Involvement

• Integrate constructability into detailed engineering development to identify execution risks, interferences, and construction sequences.
• Review and validate designs to facilitate prefabrication, modularization, accessibility, and assembly safety.
• Align engineering deliverables with the construction strategy and work packages (CWP/IWP).

Planning and Direction

• Define the comprehensive execution strategy, construction methodologies, and assembly sequences.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Pre-commissioning, and Operations from early stages.
• Drive the use of digital technologies such as 4D BIM, AWP, and digital twins.

Construction Execution

• Lead on-site construction across all disciplines: civil works, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Ensure the implementation of HSEC standards and a "zero incidents" culture.
• Control physical progress, labor productivity, and contractor performance.
• Guarantee the fulfillment of key execution milestones, including mechanical completion, hydraulic testing, energization, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.

Leadership and Teams

• Manage multidisciplinary teams of over 1,000 people, including direct employees and contractors.
• Foster a culture of safety, discipline, and high performance.

Cost and Schedule Control

• Manage construction budgets exceeding 500 MUSD.
• Monitor KPIs for progress, productivity, and costs, applying timely corrective measures.

Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the key point of contact for the client, EPC/EPCM contractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage relationships with communities and labor unions.

What you will bring

Education: Civil Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).

Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in EPC/EPCM projects within the Mining, Energy, or Oil & Gas industries.
• Experience leading EPC/EPCM projects with a CAPEX of 1 BUSD or higher.
• Proven experience participating in all project phases, from Detailed Engineering and Construction Execution through to Commissioning.

Languages: Fluent in Spanish.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and operational leadership in Detailed Engineering and Construction Execution.
• Excellence in safety and HSEC management.
• Ability to integrate constructability in early stages and implement it on-site.
• Global vision of large-scale mining projects.
• Innovation in construction methods and productivity.

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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

Ready to engineer what’s next? Apply today.