Materials Lead, Major Projects

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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.

Position Summary

The Materials Lead, Major Projects is accountable for end‑to‑end materials execution on large, complex, or high‑risk projects. This role serves as the single point of accountability for materials execution outcomes, ensuring safe material handling, accurate material control, and reliable construction readiness across the full project lifecycle.

The role provides execution leadership, not functional management. It directs project‑level priorities, integrates materials resources, and manages execution risk in close alignment with Construction and Project leadership. Functional governance, standards, systems, and career management remain with Materials Management leadership.

Success in this role requires the ability to continuously adapt materials execution strategies to protect safety, schedule, and construction readiness on complex projects.

Work Conditions

• Project‑based role supporting major / mega industrial projects or Client portfolios
• Typically, site-based - may support from Home Office during Project Initiation
• Extended hours and schedule flexibility may be required to align with construction execution
• Travel, rotation, or LOA may apply based on project location and duration

Reporting & Interfaces

• Reports directly to the Senior Manager, Materials Management

Frequently interfaces with:

• Materials Management Leadership Team
• Project Materials Management Resources
• Project discipline leads, quality and procurement
• Project Construction & Project Management
• This position is client facing

Key Accountability Areas

Materials Execution Leadership

• Act as the project authority for all materials execution activities across all phases.
• Direct and integrate the work of assigned project resources
• Establish materials execution priorities aligned with construction sequencing, access constraints, and workface readiness.
• Own escalation and resolution of materials issues impacting safety, schedule, cost, or readiness.

Safety & Risk Management

• Accountable for safe execution of all materials activities on the project.
• Ensure effective frontline safety leadership by Lead Material Handlers.
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and implementation of risk controls.
• Proactively identify materials‑related execution risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Construction Integration & Readiness

• Serve as the primary materials interface to Construction Management and Project Management.
• Align materials availability, flow, and constraints with near‑term and long‑range construction plans.
• Ensure materials readiness information is accurate, timely, and decision‑relevant.
• Resolve cross‑functional execution issues with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Client representatives.

Execution Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

• Adjust materials execution strategies as project conditions, sequencing, or risks evolve.
• Apply lessons learned and improved practices across phases of the project lifecycle.
• Support consistent execution while recognizing when standard approaches must be adapted for project‑specific realities.

Expert Advisory & Escalation

• Expected to escalate materials execution issues and risks where continued local resolution would increase safety, schedule, cost, or reputational risk.
• Does not retain or absorb high‑risk issues to protect perceived autonomy or continuity.
• Actively engages both project leadership and functional materials leadership to ensure risks are addressed with appropriate authority, resources, and governance.
• Recognizes that effective escalation is a core leadership responsibility, not an exception.

This role is:

• The execution authority for materials outcomes on a major project.
• Accountable for materials readiness, flow, safety, and execution risk management across all project phases.
• The primary materials interface to Construction, Project Management, Procurement, Quality, and the Client for execution matters.
• Responsible for directing and integrating the work of project materials resources
• Expected to provide structured performance input for materials personnel assigned to the project, including:
• Day‑to‑day execution performance
• Safety leadership and compliance
• Collaboration, judgment, and reliability under pressure
• A role that expects and requires openness to new ways of working, including the ability to:
• Adapt execution approaches as project conditions, sequencing, or risks evolve
• Adopt new tools, practices, and processes where they improve safety, readiness, or predictability
• Challenge established execution habits when they introduce unnecessary risk or inefficiency
• Incorporate lessons learned across project phases to continuously improve materials execution

This role is not:

• A functional people‑management role accountable for performance ratings, compensation decisions, or career development.
• The owner of materials systems design, configuration, or digital training.
• The technical authority for materials data analytics, dashboards, or demand (MTO) governance.
• A substitute for Construction Management or Project Controls leadership.

Qualifications

Experience

• Typically, 10+ years of progressive experience in materials management, material control, or construction execution roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting major or mega industrial projects with high execution risk.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse materials teams in field or site‑based environments.
• Strong track record resolving complex, cross‑functional materials execution issues.

Technical & Professional Capability

• Ability to interpret materials status and risks without owning system design or analytics frameworks.
• Comfortable making execution decisions with incomplete information under schedule pressure.

Deep understanding of:

• Materials handling and site logistics
• Materials control and readiness management
• Construction sequencing and workface planning

Leadership & Operating Style

• Execution‑focused leader who thrives in high‑risk, fast‑moving environments.
• Calm, decisive, and credible under pressure.
• Influences through coordination, clarity, and judgment rather than formal authority.
• Willing to evolve execution approaches rather than relying solely on past practices.

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.