Testing and Commissioning Manager - PTM/LFM

About the role

The Senior Construction Manager – Testing and Commissioning plays a critical leadership role in advancing Worley's commitment to sustainable change. This position is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations, commercial commitments, and sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic construction, testing, and commissioning execution plans aligned with customer objectives, project requirements, contractual commitments, and Worley sustainability priorities.
• Provide leadership across complex construction and commissioning activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery across the asset lifecycle.
• Direct project execution activities through all stages of construction readiness, testing, systems completion, and commissioning while ensuring seamless transition to operational delivery.
• Champion integrated and data-centric approaches that support innovative project solutions and improve operational performance.
• Lead the implementation of construction and commissioning strategies that support sustainable outcomes and align with Worley’s purpose of delivering a more sustainable world.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through a deep understanding of project objectives, contractual requirements, and business priorities.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, operations, project controls, and other internal functions to ensure alignment and integrated execution across all project activities.
• Provide leadership during organizational and project changes by developing practical strategies that support evolving customer and business needs.
• Identify, assess, and resolve complex construction and commissioning challenges while implementing proactive solutions that minimize project risk and improve outcomes.
• Mentor project personnel and create an environment that promotes accountability, inclusion, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth.
• Review and monitor project performance, deliverables, and operational milestones to ensure alignment with quality, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance systems, processes, and project execution methodologies.
• Ensure testing and commissioning activities comply with project specifications, customer requirements, operational readiness expectations, and applicable standards.

Qualifications / Skillset

• University degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Advanced professional development or industry certifications related to construction, commissioning, project leadership, or sustainability practices are advantageous.
• Significant experience leading complex construction, testing, and commissioning projects within energy, chemicals, resources, or industrial sectors.
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams and balancing technical, commercial, and operational priorities.
• Strong leadership, strategic decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and foster collaboration and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build strong customer relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management, testing and commissioning practices, systems completion, and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience using technology and data-driven solutions to improve project performance and execution.