Worley

Business Manager

Khobar, Saudi ArabiaPosted 2 days ago

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Salary
AED 6k–9k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Executive & Management
Work mode
On site

About the role

About us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Job Requirements: - Manage the primary business functions including contract administration, planning, and scheduling, cost control, estimating, IT, logistics, project accounting, materials procurement and controls, document control, and human resource administration, from project proposal through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and project closeout. Provide overall leadership and strategic direction to multidisciplinary project support teams to ensure alignment with client objectives, contractual requirements, company policies, and project performance targets. - Implement and manage integrated project controls systems encompassing progress measurement, cost reporting, forecasting, earned value management, schedule performance monitoring, risk management, and administrative process development. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting frameworks to provide timely and accurate project status information to executive management and clients. - Lead and support in developing commercial proposal documentation, budget estimates, and resource plans. - Lead and support commercial negotiations for new contracts, amendments, and change orders while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maximizing project profitability. Analyze and forecast manpower requirements across multiple projects and programs, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and effective workforce planning. - Participate in all phases of capital project planning and execution for both client and company stakeholders, including feasibility studies, budgeting, project authorization, execution strategy development, and performance reviews. Identify project risks and opportunities and develop mitigation and recovery plans to maintain project objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, and safety. - Prepare and coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with Saudi Aramco auditors and other external stakeholders. Develop and maintain contract rate structures and support periodic contract rate adjustment submissions. Lead and support in project profitability analyses, financial performance reports, revenue forecasts, and cash flow projections for corporate management. Provide financial guidance and strategic support to project management teams to improve business performance and decision-making. - Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of monthly client invoices in accordance with contractual requirements and billing schedules. Proactively follow up with client representatives to facilitate timely invoice processing and payment approvals, ensuring achievement of monthly cash collection targets and alignment with project and corporate cash flow forecasts. - Manage and direct the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational procedures, standards, and best practices for the Project Controls Department. - Ensure all contractual reports are delivered on time, providing clear insights that exceed client expectations and strengthen partnerships. - Supervise and manage document control personnel, ensuring all engineering deliverables and submittals comply with applicable procedures, contractual requirements, and client standards, and are reviewed, tracked, and submitted in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with company governance requirements, client standards, and regulatory obligations. Lead initiatives focused on process optimization, digital transformation, reporting automation, and operational efficiency improvements. - Plan, direct, and oversee the administration, maintenance, security, and enhancement of project IT infrastructure and communication systems. - Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding, mobilization, and deployment of multinational project personnel while ensuring compliance with visa, housing, transportation, and workforce requirements. Direct and coordinate project start-up activities, including procurement and deployment of IT equipment, office facilities, communication systems, vehicles, accommodations, and other critical project resources. - Foster strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery. Mentor and develop project controls and business management personnel, promoting professional growth and succession planning. Qualifications: - A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction manag

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management (as stated under Qualifications).

Responsibilities

Manage primary business functions including contract administration, planning and scheduling, cost control, estimating, IT, logistics, project accounting, materials procurement and controls, document control, and human resource administration from project proposal through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and project closeout. Implement and manage integrated project controls systems with KPIs and reporting. Lead and support commercial proposal documentation, budget estimates, resource plans, and negotiations. Participate in capital project planning and execution, risk management, and mitigation plans. Prepare audits and liaise with Saudi Aramco and external stakeholders. Manage invoicing, cash collection, and alignment with cash flow forecasts. Oversee development and continuous improvement of project controls procedures. Ensure timely contractual reports and client insights. Supervise document control and ensure compliance with procedures and client standards. Lead process optimization, digital transformation, and reporting automation initiatives. Manage IT infrastructure, systems, and communications. Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, mobilization, visa and workforce requirements. Direct project start-up activities including procurement of IT equipment, facilities, and resources. Foster relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; mentor project controls and business management personnel.

Skills

  • contract administration
  • planning and scheduling
  • cost control
  • estimating
  • project accounting
  • materials procurement
  • document control
  • human resource administration
  • integration of project controls systems
  • earned value management
  • risk management
  • financial forecasting
  • invoice processing and cash flow management
  • client/vendor relationship management
  • procurement and logistics

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