Project Manager - Refining

Job Description - Project Manager - Refining (DEN
0083)

Company:
Worley

Englewood / Denver, Colorado

Project Management

Full-time

Employment Type:

Employee

Feb 9, 2026

Mar 12, 2026

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.

As a Project Manager at Worley, you will lead the delivery of engineering and project execution work supporting oil & gas refinery operations. With a strong background in the refining industry, you will plan, execute and optimize projects that enhance operational efficiency, safety, reliability and regulatory compliance.

You will manage projects in accordance with contractual requirements and Worley governance, translating customer and operational objectives into clear execution strategies. Working independently and in collaboration with portfolio and project leadership, you will contribute to predictable delivery outcomes while strengthening trusted customer relationships across the refining sector.

This position is in Englewood Colorado, working a 3-day hybrid schedule, and not eligible for remote work.

• Plan, organize, manage and control multiple small projects, a single medium project, or defined scopes within large or mega refining projects.
• Lead and manage engineering delivery from project conception through completion, ensuring alignment with refining industry standards, customer requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Work both independently and in collaboration with the senior project manager and/or portfolio manager to drive overall project success.
• Define project scope, execution strategies, schedules and budgets, and communicate these clearly to stakeholders.
• Oversee the design, development and implementation of refining process improvements, debottlenecking initiatives and infrastructure upgrades.

• Demonstrate full commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, providing visible safety leadership to the project team.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety requirements, including applicable refining regulations and codes.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, maintaining a current risk register and implementing mitigation and contingency plans.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of customer contracts to the oversight and management of refining projects.
• Track cost, schedule and progress, using analytical skills to forecast trends and support recovery actions where required.
• Understand project cost build-up, gross margin and financial drivers.
• Ensure effective change control processes are understood and applied by the project team.
• Manage cash flow requirements, including work in progress, accounts receivable and days sales outstanding (DSO).

• Collaborate closely with client project, operations, maintenance and regulatory teams to optimize refinery performance.
• Provide technical expertise and support for troubleshooting and problem resolution related to refining operations and maintenance.
• Ensure design teams comply with customer Basis of Design, applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize engineering software and tools to support design, analysis and engineering delivery.

• Define and select project teams required to deliver the agreed scope of work.
• Oversee, motivate and monitor team performance, addressing quality, schedule and capability gaps.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines, functions, geographies and cultures to achieve shared objectives.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, vendors and key stakeholders.
• Clearly communicate project…