Construction Manager

Vopak•Ama, LA

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.
Must be able to follow safety standards to work in high noise, mechanical, and chemical hazard environments.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, walk job sites, and navigate inclement weather onsite.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear.
The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50’ in height.
The employee may be required to enter confined spaces.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Nice To Haves

experience with tank maintenance, piping, and instrumentation & electrical work is highly preferred.

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.