Director of Project Controls – Chile & Peru

About the role

Worley is seeking a senior leader to head the Project Services function for its Chile and Peru operations. The Director, Project Controls will be responsible for delivering excellence in project controls, estimating, and document control across proposals and project execution, ensuring safe, predictable, and profitable outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Project Services organization, covering Project Controls, Estimating, and Document Control teams.
• Develop capability, succession plans, and competency improvement programs.
• Provide governance and assurance for cost control, planning & scheduling, forecasting, risk & opportunity management, change management, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Own the estimating function for proposals, studies, and project phases, maintaining tools, benchmarks, and historical databases.
• Establish and maintain document control standards, ensuring compliance with approved EDMS platforms such as Aconex and SharePoint.
• Support project reviews, monthly performance reporting, and executive governance processes.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in project services within the construction, engineering, or energy sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple geographies.
• Strong track record of delivering accurate forecasts, cost controls, and high‑quality estimates.
• Experience in implementing continuous‑improvement initiatives and governance frameworks.

Required skills

• Aconex (EDMS platform)
• SharePoint (EDMS platform)
• Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a high‑impact function across two countries.
• Collaborative environment with global expertise.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.