Freelance Project Manager; ZZP

Position: Freelance Project Manager (ZZP)
The Project Manager is accountable for the safe, compliant, timely and cost-effective delivery of the TP400 Jet Fuel Conversion Project. The project converts Tanks T402, T403 and T404 from gasoil/general service to dedicated Jet A-1 service and integrates the tanks with the existing filtration, circulation, dewatering, vapour, automation and DPO export infrastructure.

The role covers the full project lifecycle, including detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, operational readiness and final handover. The Project Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate all interfaces in a live terminal environment, ensuring ongoing operations remain safe and protected.

2. Project Scope Overview

Conversion of Tanks T402, T403 and T404 to dedicated Jet A-1 service.

New 12-inch DPO export connections and DDB valve arrangements.

Modification of jet fuel filtration and circulation systems.

Installation of a dedicated Fast Flush dewatering system connected to recovery Tank T405.

Tank internals, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation and PCS7 automation modifications.

Testing, system completion, commissioning and readiness for certified Jet A-1 service.

3. Key Accountabilities
Safety and Process Safety Leadership

Champion the Zero Harm objective and visibly lead safe project execution.

Ensure compliance with VTTI and terminal HSE requirements, Dutch legislation, PGS 29, ATEX, Permit-to-Work, isolation and LOTOTO requirements.

Lead construction readiness, SIMOPS, task risk and critical activity reviews.

Monitor HSE performance, leading and lagging indicators, and timely close-out of corrective actions.

Ensure protection against loss of containment, environmental impact and Jet A-1 product contamination.

Project Delivery and Governance

Establish the Project Execution Plan, governance structure, objectives, stage gates and decision requirements.

Own and control project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, interfaces and deliverables.

Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Lead weekly progress meetings, monthly steering reviews and management reporting.

Escalate material deviations promptly and implement realistic recovery plans.

Engineering and Technical Management

Lead multidisciplinary engineering across tank, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation and automation disciplines.

Ensure design compliance with JIG 1530, PGS 29, PED 2014/68/EU, ASME B31.3, EEMUA 159, EN 14015, ATEX and applicable VTTI standards.

Ensure design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP or equivalent risk reviews, constructability reviews and Management of Change are completed.

Maintain technical integrity, configuration control and approved design documentation throughout execution.

Contractor and Commercial Management

Manage engineering, construction and specialist contractors, vendors and subcontractors.

Set clear performance expectations and monitor safety, quality, progress, productivity and resourcing.

Administer contracts, verify valuations and review variations, claims, trends and potential changes.

Protect the approved business case and ensure value-for-money decisions while maintaining technical integrity.

Cost, Schedule and Risk Control

Manage the approved project budget, including commitments, actuals, forecast, contingency and cash flow.

Maintain an integrated, logic-linked project schedule with clear critical path, outage, tie-in and commissioning milestones.

Ensure objective physical progress measurement and accurate planned-versus-actual reporting.

Maintain project risk, opportunity, change, interface, assumption and decision registers.

Stakeholder and Operational Interface Management

Act as the primary project focal point for Operations, Maintenance, Asset Integrity, HSE, Engineering, Automation and Commercial stakeholders.

Coordinate tank outages, isolations, tie-ins, permit requirements, workfront availability and commissioning windows.

Manage SIMOPS and third-party interfaces to minimize disruption to terminal activities.

Maintain clear communication with project sponsors and affected stakeholders.

Quality, Completion and Handover

Ensure implementation of the Project Quality Plan, approved ITPs, material traceability and Jet A-1 cleanliness controls.

Oversee fabrication, installation, inspection, NDT, coating repair, hydrotesting, loop testing and functional testing.

Drive system-based completion through Construction Complete, Mechanical…