Senior Manager, Project Controls

Worley•Houston, TX

19h

About The Position

Worley is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Controls who brings both strategic perspective and hands-on execution capability. This role sits at the intersection of commercial performance, project delivery, and data-driven decision making. You will help shape how projects are planned, measured, and delivered—ensuring transparency, predictability, and control across complex portfolios. Purpose of the role Play an integral role in driving project performance by establishing and leading robust project controls frameworks across multiple projects or programs. You will be responsible for ensuring cost and schedule integrity, enabling proactive decision-making, and aligning project execution with broader business and financial objectives. This role operates both as a senior project leader and, where required, as a functional manager—developing capability, standardizing processes, and strengthening project controls maturity across the organization.

Requirements

A degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related discipline—or equivalent practical experience
Typically 15+ years of experience in project controls, including leadership of large-scale capital projects in energy, chemicals, or resources sectors
Demonstrated expertise in cost control, planning & scheduling, and performance measurement, including advanced application of earned value principles
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to connect project performance to financial outcomes and business strategy
Proven experience leading teams and managing resources across multiple projects or programs
Advanced proficiency in project controls systems, tools, and digital solutions, with the ability to troubleshoot and enhance functionality
A track record of influencing senior stakeholders and communicating complex information clearly and persuasively
Strong analytical capability, with a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making
Experience implementing and improving project controls processes, governance, and reporting frameworks
A collaborative leadership style that fosters accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
The ability to operate with autonomy, while aligning with broader organizational objectives and policies

Responsibilities

Leading project controls delivery across one or more major projects or a portfolio of concurrent projects
Establishing and maintaining integrated cost and schedule control systems, including work breakdown structures, baselines, and performance measurement frameworks
Overseeing the collection, validation, and analysis of project performance data (e.g., installed quantities, labor hours, productivity metrics)
Driving earned value management (EVM), forecasting, and variance analysis to provide clear, actionable insights
Identifying, assessing, and communicating risks, trends, and opportunities to project and executive leadership
Managing change control processes, ensuring all scope, cost, and schedule impacts are fully quantified and visible to stakeholders
Integrating project controls data with financial, accounting, and enterprise systems to support accurate reporting and forecasting
Leading, mentoring, and developing project controls teams, including planners, schedulers, cost engineers, and analysts
Acting as a trusted advisor to project directors and senior leadership, influencing decision-making through data and insight
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of systems, tools, and processes across the project controls function
Ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, governance frameworks, and performance expectations