Materials Lead,Major Projects Job Prince Albert Saskatchewan Canada,Construction

Job Description - Materials Lead, Major Projects (ALB
004N)
Management Level:Individual Contributor:

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Position Summary

The Materials Lead – Major Projects is accountable for end‑to‑end materials execution on large, complex, or high‑risk projects. This role serves as the single point of accountability for materials execution outcomes, ensuring safe material handling, accurate material control, and reliable construction readiness across the full project lifecycle.

The role provides execution leadership, not functional management. It directs project‑level priorities, integrates materials resources, and manages execution risk in close alignment with Construction and Project leadership. Functional governance, standards, systems, and career management remain with Materials Management leadership.

Success in this role requires the ability to continuously adapt materials execution strategies to protect safety, schedule, and construction readiness on complex projects.

Work Conditions

Project‑based role supporting major / mega industrial projects or Client portfolios

Typically, site-based - may support from Home Office during Project Initiation

Extended hours and schedule flexibility may be required to align with construction execution

Travel, rotation, or LOA may apply based on project location and duration

Reporting & Interfaces

Reports directly to the Senior Manager, Materials Management

Frequently interfaces with:

Materials Management Leadership Team

Project Materials Management Resources

Project discipline leads, quality and procurement

Project Construction & Project Management

This position is client facing

Key Accountability Areas

Materials Execution Leadership

Act as the project authority for all materials execution activities across all phases.

Direct and integrate the work of assigned project resources

Establish materials execution priorities aligned with construction sequencing, access constraints, and workface readiness.

Own escalation and resolution of materials issues impacting safety, schedule, cost, or readiness.

Safety & Risk Management

Accountable for safe execution of all materials activities on the project.

Ensure effective frontline safety leadership by Lead Material Handlers.

Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and implementation of risk controls.

Proactively identify materials‑related execution risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Construction Integration & Readiness

Serve as the primary materials interface to Construction Management and Project Management.

Align materials availability, flow, and constraints with near‑term and long‑range construction plans.

Ensure materials readiness information is accurate, timely, and decision‑relevant.

Resolve cross‑functional execution issues with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Client representatives.

Execution Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

Adjust materials execution strategies as project conditions, sequencing, or risks evolve.

Apply lessons learned and improved practices across phases of the project lifecycle.

Support consistent execution while recognizing when standard approaches must be adapted for project‑specific realities.

Expert Advisory & Escalation

Expected to escalate materials execution issues and risks where continued local resolution would increase safety, schedule, cost, or reputational risk.

Does not retain or absorb high‑risk issues to protect perceived autonomy or continuity.

Actively engages both project leadership and functional materials leadership to ensure risks are addressed with appropriate authority, resources, and governance.

Recognizes that effective escalation is a core leadership responsibility, not an exception.

This role is:

The execution authority for materials outcomes on a major project.

Accountable for materials readiness, flow, safety, and…