Construction Manager

Vopak; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k) Incentive Savings Plan

Paid Time Off and Sick Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vopak in Louisiana is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee Capex projects and ensure operational standards. The role involves managing contracts, budget, and project execution.

Applicants should have 5+ years in project management and 2+ years in an industrial field, with necessary skills in critical thinking and communication. Vopak offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns the site’s Capex plan and execute projects through various phases.
• Deliver ownership of project controls, including tracking change orders.
• Assist the Technical Manager with the Capex Plan.

Skills

Project planning and execution

Collaboration and teamwork

Change management

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

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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 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?

• 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.

Core 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: 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

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment as well as exposed to outside elements. The extreme elements are heat in the summer months of up to 104°F (40°C) and cold in the winter months generally no less than 15°F (-10°C). Exposure to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous, may occur. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employees must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

• Field/Office Split: 50% in the field and 50% in office administrative duties.
• Must be able to follow safety standards to work in high noise, mechanical, and chemical hazard environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, walk job sites, and navigate inclement weather onsite.
• May be required to climb ladders or storage tanks up to 50’ in height and enter confined spaces.
• May occasionally lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/storage tanks up to 50’ in height. The employee may require to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Applicants

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, or a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

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