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Construction Manager

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vopak logoVopak · St. Charles, LA
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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. What will you do as a Construction Manager ? 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. What do we offer you? 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 Additional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Accident Insurance Legal Plan Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Legal Plan ID Theft Insurance Universal Life What do we expect from you as a Construction Manager ? Experience: 5+ years of experience in project planning and execution. Industry Background: 2+ years of experience in an industrial or related field; experience with tank maintenance, piping, and instrumentation & electrical work is highly preferred. Self-Starter Mindset: 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. Collaboration: Highly collaborative within direct and indirect teams. Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify process improvements that remove waste and enhance service delivery. Multitasking: Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously in different phases of the project lifecycle. Change Management: Strong change management skills. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong active listener. Solutions Orientation: 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 What does your day look like? Your core responsibilities are: Project Planning & Controls Capex Plan Ownership: 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). Project Controls: Deliver ownership of project controls, including tracking change orders and seeking approval, and developing and updating simple milestone schedules. Cost Stewardship: Perform cost stewardship across active projects to keep spend aligned with approved budgets. Capex Plan Support: 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. Project Leadership & Stakeholder Management Project Lead: Serve as the Project Lead and primary point of contact throughout each project. Stakeholder Updates: Keep stakeholders informed on project status and progress. Operations Collaboration: Lead collaboration with operations on project development and execution. Contractor Management: Lead external contractors, including engineering firms, construction firms, and inspection firms. Asset & Documentation Management Maintenance Strategy Support: Assist the maintenance engineer in updating preventative maintenance strategies on newly installed equipment. Documentation & Procedures: Ensure correct documentation and procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle. Drawing Management: Update or manage updates of drawings-including tank drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs-uploaded to the database. Work Environment Office AND Terminal Employee This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. Most extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104°F (40°C) and some exposure to cold of generally no less than 15°F (-10°C) in the winter months. There will be exposure to various chemicals and compounds,


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