Director - Estimating

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.

Purpose of the Role:
The Director of Estimating plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Worley's major capital projects by leading the development of accurate and comprehensive capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) estimates. This position is essential to supporting Worley's commitment to delivering sustainable solutions by providing cost insights that inform project feasibility, guide budget allocation, and drive efficiency. The Director of Estimating will lead a team of experts, contributing strategic and technical oversight to align estimates with project goals and company vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimate Development: Lead the preparation of high-quality Type I, II, III, and IV CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates for large-scale projects, covering all project phases, from engineering and procurement to installation and commissioning, and including abandonment considerations.
• Strategic Cost Leadership: Oversee the application of cost-estimating methodologies, tools, and industry best practices to ensure precise and reliable estimates that align with Worley's objectives, contributing to our ambition of achieving 75 percent sustainability-driven project revenue by FY26.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, procurement, project management, and sustainability teams to provide cost insights that support project planning and decision-making, promoting a sustainable, long-term approach to resource allocation.
• System & Tool Expertise: Utilize advanced estimating software programs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Visual Basic to develop, maintain, and refine cost models. Support the development of new tools and processes that enhance estimating accuracy and project alignment.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Provide leadership, training, and guidance to the estimating team, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes shared learning and professional growth. Ensure the team's capabilities are aligned with project needs and Worley's long-term vision.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements within estimating functions, aligning with Worley's mission to deliver sustainable change. Encourage innovation and adapt estimating approaches to reflect emerging project needs and client expectations.

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.