Senior Manager, Construction (Power Generation - Simple Cycle / Combined Cycle)

You step into a leadership role where construction execution meets strategic delivery. You operate at the intersection of technical excellence, commercial performance, and stakeholder alignment-bringing complex power generation projects to life with precision and accountability. This is not just about building facilities; it is about delivering outcomes that matter to our customers, communities, and the energy transition.

Purpose of the role

Play an integral role in leading the construction execution of simple cycle and combined cycle power generation projects. You will be responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within or below budget, and in alignment with contractual obligations and customer expectations. You provide direction across multiple workstreams, establish clear delivery frameworks, and ensure that construction strategies translate into measurable results.

Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Leading construction delivery for large-scale power generation projects, with a focus on simple cycle and combined cycle facilities
• Developing and executing integrated construction plans aligned with project, commercial, and organizational priorities
• Driving schedule adherence, cost control, and productivity across all construction phases
• Interpreting contract terms and ensuring execution aligns with commercial and legal obligations
• Providing strategic direction across multiple projects or a highly complex single project
• Leading multidisciplinary teams, including direct and indirect reports, with accountability for performance, development, and outcomes
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Identifying risks and implementing proactive mitigation strategies to protect project delivery
• Driving continuous improvement in construction systems, processes, and tools
• Communicating complex project updates, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and clients with clarity and influence
• Supporting organizational change initiatives and embedding best practices across project execution

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What you'll bring to the role

• Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in construction leadership, with a strong track record delivering power generation projects
• Demonstrated expertise in simple cycle and/or combined cycle power plant construction-this is essential
• Strong project management capability, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and contract execution
• Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes across complex stakeholder environments
• Deep understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and field execution in power projects
• Commercial acumen with the ability to interpret contracts and align execution strategies accordingly
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to develop tactical and strategic solutions in dynamic environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and customers
• Experience implementing and improving systems, processes, and tools within construction environments
• A collaborative, participative leadership style that fosters accountability, teamwork, and high performance
• A degree in a related discipline or equivalent industry experience

Benefits

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.

We are looking for someone who brings both technical depth and leadership maturity-someone who can translate strategy into execution and deliver results in complex, high-stakes environments. If you are ready to take ownership of major construction outcomes and make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to step into a role with real influence.

About Us

Worley is a global professional services company delivering projects and expertise across energy, chemicals, and resources. We partner with our customers to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes. With a presence in over 40 countries, we combine deep technical expertise with a forward-looking approach to support the transition to a more sustainable energy future while continuing to meet the world's current energy needs.

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.

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