Portfolio Project Manager

Vopak • Houston, TX

68d

About The Position

Start your career as a Portfolio Project 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 Project Manager (Portfolio) at Vopak. This position is to supervise and support Vopak Industrial Infrastructure Americas expansion projects governance throughout VPM stages, ensure Vopak standards, Repeatable Formula and Project Controls are applied in accordance with local and national regulations and provide sound project management advice for green & brownfield expansion projects.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Chemical) or equivalent and more than 12 years of relevant projects experience.
• At least 12 years in projects engineering experience especially front end design such as PFD development, P&ID and Process Functional Safety Design (PHAs, Risk Assessments, etc.).
• Proficient in English language (spoken, read & write).
• Good Spanish language (spoken, read & write).
• MS Office applications.
• MS Projects – P6 knowledge & proficiency is a big plus.
• Good knowledge and experience of cost estimating software utilization.
• Good knowledge and experience of CAD software utilization.
• Knowledge in Oil & Gas Terminal operations.
• Experience & knowledge in managing simultaneously several projects, contract management, stakeholders management, interface management.
• Experience & knowledge in development of project cost estimates per the international standards, development and update of project schedule (P6 knowledge is a plus), implementation of WBS & CBS, application of Cost Control principles, physical progress measurement, forecasting methods, and risk management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the different contracting strategies: EPC, EPCM, E+P+C, etc.
• Experience managing multi-discipline engineering projects where complex interface management are required.
• Experience of engineering, procurement, contracting and construction of Storage Tank & Marine Terminal including rail loading/offloading facilities, integration of several disciplines familiar to Vopak.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of engineering, procurement, contracting and construction of Storage Tank & Marine Terminal including rail loading/offloading facilities, integration of several disciplines familiar to Vopak.
• Support the development of detailed engineering design, including specifications, standards, technology concepts, equipment and materials, operating parameters, Automation, utilities, and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Project Engineers working on development projects in the Freeport and LMR Regions.
• Inform Managing Director, Project Owners of project progress and main issues.
• Provide solutions to keep projects on-track.
• Support project owner identifying project technical staffing requirements to support projects.
• Review and validate Project Management plans.
• Initiate and organize key project reviews and ensure all Divisional & Global reviews are implemented and complete per VPM methodology.
• Ensure Internal Customer input is documented and included in BOD.
• Ensure projects maintain a Decision log.
• Ensure full compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure full compliance to Vopak minimum technical, local regulations and operational standards.
• Review and validate project’s cost estimates achieve Estimate class per ICEAA.
• Review and ensure Schedules are developed properly with the right level of task details and sequencing at each stage of the project from FEL to Execution.
• Ensure CBS and WBS are used consistently across all projects, cost estimates, schedules, progress measurement and scope documents.
• Implement effective document management for all aspects of the project to assure traceability, project records and smooth documentation turnover.
• Review and validate physical progress measurement is adequate to monitor project progress.
• Review and monitor project cost and that cost control principles are applied on the project.
• Ensure Weekly/Monthly reporting is prepared according to Vopak principles of transparency and integrity and issued on time to all stakeholders.
• Review, validate and update with project teams the project risk register and ensure risks are being properly mitigated by risk owners.
• Review and validate project forecasts of Time (In-service date) and Cost (EAC).

Benefits

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree