Project Manager - Construction; Remediation Projects

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 and help transform impacted land into safe, productive ecosystems.

• 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.

• 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.

• Champion a strong HSE culture across all project phases.
• Ensure OHSE requirements are embedded within design, procurement, and execution.

• Ensure compliance with the Worley Project Management Plan (WPMP) and contract requirements.
• Implement robust change control processes.
• Support claims mitigation and management strategies.

• Monitor project costs and forecast outcomes, taking proactive measures to prevent overruns.
• Promote Value Improving Practices (VIPs) to optimize capital efficiency.

• Ensure adherence to Worley systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain strong oversight of engineering deliverables and quality standards.

• Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary and global teams.
• Drive achievement of milestones and key project objectives.

• 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.

• Experience in PMC (Project Management Consultancy) environments.
• Middle East project experience (highly desirable).

• 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.
• Recognized as a subject‑matter expert capable of guiding teams, resolving complex challenges, and delivering high‑impact outcomes.

• 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.

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.