Director, Project Controls Nuclear

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. Purpose: Worley is seeking a Director, Project Controls Nuclear in Toronto, Ontario. The Nuclear Project Controls Director is responsible for leading the project controls function across a portfolio of nuclear projects, ensuring the effective implementation of cost management, planning and scheduling, progress measurement, forecasting, reporting, risk management, and change management processes. This role provides leadership, mentorship, and technical oversight to project controls teams while partnering closely with project managers, engineering leaders, construction teams, clients, and senior stakeholders to enable successful project delivery. The successful candidate will champion project controls best practices, drive consistency and governance, and ensure accurate, timely, and insightful reporting that supports project performance and strategic decision-making. You will be part of a growing team that is embedded in the transformation of Ontario’s Nuclear fleet, working on critical projects, some of the most ambitious clean energy programs in the world. Why join Worley’s Nuclear team: The scale of impact — supporting cornerstone projects that power millions of homes with zero-emissions energy. The engineering culture — technically rigorous, quality-driven, and execution-focused. The people — high-performing, collaborative teams who care deeply about what they do. The opportunity to grow — not just personally, but to help shape the next generation of nuclear professionals. If you’re looking for more than a job — if you want to help build the future of energy — we’re hiring across all disciplines. Come work where it matters.

Leadership & Functional Excellence Lead and develop a high-performing team of project controls professionals across a portfolio of nuclear projects. Establish project controls governance, standards, processes, and reporting frameworks aligned with Worley systems and procedures. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Provide mentoring, coaching, and career development support to project controls personnel. Support recruitment, workforce planning, succession planning, and capability development initiatives within the project controls function. Drive the implementation and adoption of project controls systems, tools, and digital solutions. Project Delivery & Controls Governance Provide oversight and guidance on all aspects of cost control, planning and scheduling, forecasting, earned value management, progress measurement, change management, and reporting. Ensure consistent application of project controls processes throughout all phases of project execution. Work closely with project managers and project directors to identify opportunities, risks, trends, and performance improvement actions. Review project performance metrics and key performance indicators, providing analysis and recommendations to project and business leadership. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of project, portfolio, and executive-level reporting. Support project start-up activities, including development of project controls plans, cost structures, baselines, and reporting requirements. Participate in project reviews, audits, and assurance activities to ensure compliance with client and corporate requirements. Oversee the management of project changes, ensuring impacts to cost, schedule, and