EPC Subcontracts Director

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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.

At Worley, our projects are ambitious, technically complex, and commercially significant. As we continue to deliver EPC solutions across energy, chemicals, and resources markets, we are seeking an experienced EPC Subcontracts Director to lead the commercial strategy and execution of major subcontracting activities.

This role sits at the center of project success-where commercial rigor, contractual precision, and operational execution intersect.

Purpose of the role

Play an integral role in shaping and executing subcontracting strategies that protect our clients' interests while enabling successful project delivery.

You will be responsible for leading the full lifecycle of EPC subcontracts-from contractor identification and negotiation through post-award management and claims defense-ensuring commercial integrity, risk mitigation, and alignment with project objectives.

This position provides operational leadership within a defined function, location, or major project and creates a clear vision for subcontracting excellence that supports Worley's broader organizational goals.

Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Leading complex EPC subcontract negotiations, ensuring robust commercial terms and protection of client rights and remedies
• Identifying, soliciting, and selecting reliable contractors to supply consulting, specialty, and construction services
• Developing and implementing subcontracting strategies aligned with project and regional objectives
• Managing contract changes post-award, including formal correspondence, entitlement analysis, and preservation of contractual protections
• Developing claims defense strategies and coordinating with Legal resources to implement effective responses
• Overseeing contractor performance, delivery, and compliance with commercial and contractual obligations
• Reviewing and approving documentation supporting invoice payments to ensure accuracy and adherence to contract terms
• Collaborating closely with client representatives when managing contracts on their behalf
• Leading cross-functional engagement across project controls, engineering, construction, and procurement teams
• Establishing policies, procedures, and governance frameworks for subcontract management within your area of responsibility
• Driving long-range planning, coordination, and technical commercial decisions impacting regional or large-scale project outcomes
• Building and mentoring high-performing subcontract management teams

This role operates with broad management authority and minimal technical oversight, with accountability for decisions that materially influence business results.

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What you'll bring to the role

You bring deep EPC expertise and a strategic commercial mindset. You understand that contracts are not just documents-they are risk allocation instruments that shape project outcomes.

Key qualifications and capabilities include:

• A university degree in a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
• 20+ years of relevant industry experience, including significant supervisory and leadership responsibility
• Substantial EPC project experience across engineering, procurement, and construction environments
• Advanced knowledge of contract law principles, commercial risk management, and claims strategy
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting, negotiating, and administering complex EPC subcontracts
• Experience managing post-award contract changes and contractor correspondence without compromising contractual rights
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage large-scale or multiple complex projects through others
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present complex commercial positions to senior leadership and clients
• The ability to persuade, influence, and negotiate effectively in high-stakes environments
• A participative leadership style that fosters collaboration and accountability
• Expert-level understanding of systems, processes, and commercial governance tools within EPC delivery models
• The ability to develop, refine, and implement improved subcontracting systems and frameworks

You think strategically, act decisively, and lead with integrity. You balance commercial protection with practical project delivery realities.

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.

If you are ready to lead at a strategic level, influence major project outcomes, and build subcontracting frameworks that stand up to scrutiny in complex EPC environments, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us.

About Us

Worley is a global professional services company delivering engineering, procurement, and construction expertise to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. We focus on delivering value across the full asset lifecycle while advancing the transition toward more sustainable solutions.

At Worley, we combine technical excellence with commercial discipline and collaborative leadership. Our people shape the future of energy and infrastructure by solving complex challenges with clarity and purpose.

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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