Construction Manager

Royal Vopak•Saint Charles, LA

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

Start your career as a Construction Manager at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Construction Manager at Vopak. Vopak is seeking a new Construction Manager to be directly responsible for supporting the Sustaining Capex at Vopak Industrial Infrastructure Operations’ (VIIA) St. Charles, LA terminal. This role owns budget, field execution, contracting strategy, and project control for multiple, small Capex projects (typically $1M and under), working in close collaboration to manage the site’s Capex plan from front-end scoping through final close-out.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project planning and execution.
2+ years of experience in an industrial or related field; experience with tank maintenance, piping, and instrumentation & electrical work is highly preferred.
A self-starter who is eager to deliver improvements to the maintenance organization and stays solutions-driven, always keeping operational standards and customer satisfaction in the forefront.
Highly collaborative within direct and indirect teams.
Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify process improvements that remove waste and enhance service delivery.
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously in different phases of the project lifecycle.
Strong change management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong active listener.
Driven to create and implement solutions that support broad organizational goals.
All Company Core Competencies as well as the following job specific competencies: Eagerness to Learn Problem Analysis & Judgment Communication & Listening Planning & Organizing Discipline Teamwork
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Responsibilities

In close collaboration with the Project Manager, Project Engineer and Operations Team, take ownership of the site’s capex plan and execute projects through Front End Loading (scoping), Planning (contracting strategy, procurement & estimation), Execution Oversight (safety, quality & cost), and Project Close-Out (return to service).
Deliver ownership of project controls, including tracking change orders and seeking approval, and developing and updating simple milestone schedules.
Perform cost stewardship across active projects to keep spend aligned with approved budgets.
Assist the Technical Manager with the 3-Year Capex Plan by developing high-level estimates of future projects and supporting risk ranking to place projects in the appropriate year’s budget.
Serve as the Project Lead and primary point of contact throughout each project.
Keep stakeholders informed on project status and progress.
Lead collaboration with operations on project development and execution.
Lead external contractors, including engineering firms, construction firms, and inspection firms.
Assist the maintenance engineer in updating preventative maintenance strategies on newly installed equipment.
Ensure correct documentation and procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
Update or manage updates of drawings—including tank drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs—uploaded to the database.

Benefits

Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account Options
Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
Paid Time Off and Sick Days
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Accident Insurance
Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Legal Plan
ID Theft Insurance
Universal Life