Department Manager Civil Engineering

Job Description - Department Manager – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) (CHA
00M7)

Company:
Worley

USA-WV-Charleston

Civil

Full-time

Employment Type:

Employee

Oct 28, 2025

Ongoing

Reporting Manager

Title:

Vice President, Operations

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Summary:

On-site at our Charleston, WV office. This position is open only to individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for employment visas, now or in the future, is not available for this position.

Purpose:

The Department Manager – Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Engineering provides strategic and technical leadership for the CSA discipline within Worley’s Charleston, WV office. This role oversees all aspects of department performance, including operations, people development, quality, safety, and project delivery.

The Department Manager ensures CSA deliverables meet Worley’s global standards and client expectations while driving innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across multi-discipline projects. The role also provides mentorship, ensures compliance with Worley systems and standards, and supports business development activities to grow the CSA discipline and strengthen client relationships in the region.

Department Operations

• Ensure compliance with Worley policies, procedures, and department guidelines.
• Identify and elevate department or project issues to management as appropriate.
• Support department sub-groups and facilitate resolution of inter‑discipline, vendor, and client interface issues.
• Review and approve departmental administrative items such as expense claims and timesheets.
• Personnel and team development to execute Projects within the Worley Framework.

Department Communications

• Plan and lead regular CSA department meetings to communicate priorities, performance, and updates.
• Identify potential risks or liabilities and propose mitigation solutions.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations and project briefings as needed.
• Apply strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills to support sound decision‑making and clear information flow.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

• Champion Worley’s LIFE and HSE programs to ensure all activities align with company safety standards.
• Foster a proactive safety culture and promote Zero Harm principles in all project execution.
• Demonstrate integrity, customer focus, and ethical leadership in all aspects of department management.

Business Development Support

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee resumes and discipline capabilities to support proposals.
• Lead CSA scope definition and CTR (Cost, Time, and Resource) development for estimates and bids.
• Participate in client meetings and proposal presentations to represent CSA capabilities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors to support repeat business.

Employee Development and Management

• Manage staffing, resource planning, and workload allocation across the CSA discipline.
• Mentor and coach engineers, designers, and discipline leads to enhance technical and leadership capability.
• Lead onboarding, assign mentors, and establish developmental goals for new hires.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and performance excellence across multi‑discipline CSA teams and projects.
• Facilitate performance reviews, career development planning, and recognition activities.
• Support professional development, continuing…