About The Position

Worley is a global energy, chemicals and resources company headquartered in Australia. It partners with customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets, providing consulting, engineering, procurement and construction services across the project lifecycle, as well as operations and decommissioning support. The company uses its experience and AI-enabled delivery to help customers navigate complexity and transition to more sustainable solutions. The role leads teams designing marine structures, including docks, marinas, ports, ferry terminals, piers, steel sheet pile structures, steel and timber pile structures, floating structures and waterfront facilities. It provides technical supervision and mentorship for marine structural engineering analysis, modelling, reports, designs and drawings; conducts peer reviews and quality assurance reviews; and coordinates with project teams, clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and regulatory and environmental approval agencies. The position also supports project delivery, construction monitoring, business development, proposals, estimating and scheduling, while encouraging a safety-oriented culture. Travel is required as needed for field programs. The posting additionally states that the Practice Lead is a full-time position based in Houston, USA.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong client relations.
  • Demonstrated experience in marine inspections.
  • Experience leading a team, including recruitment, mentoring, coaching and performance management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams in the design of marine structures, including docks, marinas, ports, ferry terminals, piers, steel sheet pile structures, steel and timber pile structures, floating structures and waterfront facilities.
  • Assist with recruiting, coaching and performance management of the team.
  • Undertake and supervise marine structural engineering analysis, modelling, reports, design and drawings, and provide technical mentorship.
  • Conduct peer reviews and facilitate quality assurance reviews.
  • Attend project coordination meetings and liaise with project team members, clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and regulatory and environmental approval agencies.
  • Analyze tenders, review construction claims, prepare change orders, and process claims for monthly progress.
  • Monitor construction progress through site visits and meetings with clients and contractors.
  • Engage with internal and external clients for business development and coordinate work with other disciplines.
  • Prepare or assist in preparing proposals, design work cost estimates and project schedules.
  • Actively encourage and support a safety-oriented culture.
  • Travel as required for field programs.
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