Construction Manager

About the Role

Start your career as a Construction Manager at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer a safe and pleasant working environment 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.

• Competitive, market‑based compensation package depending on 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
  • Insurance
  • Universal Life

• 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 eager to deliver improvements to the maintenance organization and stay 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 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.

• Eagerness to Learn
• Problem Analysis & Judgment
• Communication & Listening
• Planning & Organizing
• Discipline
• Teamwork

• Capex Plan Ownership:
  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 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…