Tank Construction Manager

Milco National Constructors • Port Angeles, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tank Construction Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of multiple API-650 field-erected storage tanks at a single project site. The role serves as the senior on-site authority and is accountable for safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and coordination of field construction activities from mobilization through final turnover. It requires hands-on leadership, strong API-650 technical knowledge, and experience managing multiple concurrent tank construction activities.

The role is field-based on large industrial or power project sites and may involve extended work hours during critical construction phases. Milco National Constructors and DBM Global describe opportunities for personal and professional growth, a respectful team environment, effective communication, accountability, good working conditions, and a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in field-erected storage tank construction.
• At least 3 years in a Site Manager, Superintendent, or Lead Foreman role on API-650 tanks.
• Proven experience managing multi-tank construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of API-650 requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of tank welding processes and sequencing.
• Strong working knowledge of NDE methods and acceptance criteria.
• Strong working knowledge of hydrostatic testing and turnover procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules.

Nice To Haves

• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector).
• Experience on power, industrial, or EPC-led tank programs.
• Familiarity with semi-automatic or automatic tank welding systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage simultaneous construction of multiple API-650 tanks, including bottoms, shells, roofs, and hydrostatic testing.
• Plan and sequence work to support overlapping tank activities without congestion or safety risk.
• Direct foremen, craft labor, and subcontractors across multiple tank work areas.
• Maintain responsibility for daily site operations and execution performance.
• Enforce company, Owner, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, including confined space, hot work, lifting, and fall protection.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture with zero-incident expectations.
• Ensure work complies with API-650, project specifications, approved drawings, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate quality control activities, including welding inspections, NDE (RT, UT, VT, vacuum box), and coatings inspections.
• Ensure proper execution of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), hold points, and documentation.
• Manage site schedules and manpower loading across multiple tanks.
• Coordinate shared resources such as cranes, welding equipment, NDE crews, and coatings subcontractors.
• Monitor daily productivity and implement recovery actions as required.
• Support milestone achievement and phased tank turnovers.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, including welding labor, NDE, coatings, and insulation.
• Serve as the primary on-site interface with Owners, inspectors, and EPC representatives.
• Resolve field issues proactively to prevent schedule or quality impacts.
• Lead hydrostatic testing, punch list resolution, and final inspections.
• Ensure construction documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support final turnover and project closeout activities.

Benefits

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within the national organization.
• Employee contributions and dedication will be recognized and rewarded.
• Respectful team environment, good working conditions, and opportunities to grow and develop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed