Senior Project Manager

Start your career as a Senior Project 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 Senior Project Manager at Vopak.

What will you do as a Senior Project Manager?

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the execution of high-risk, complex investment projects in sustainability, new energy, and gas storage. Reporting to the Director of Growth Projects, this role ensures compliance with Vopak’s project management standards, delivering projects on time, within budget, and in line with safety and quality expectations. The Senior Project Manager also provides mentorship to Project Managers and aligns project execution with business growth objectives.

What do we offer you?

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.

• 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 Senior Project Manager?

• Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) as required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Chemical); MBA or advanced degree preferred

• 15+ years in years in projects engineering and management experience with Owner capital projects.

• Strong understanding of stage-gated processes, cost estimation and risk management

• Strong financial acumen with experience in capital budgeting and investment decision-making.

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of project management and contract management to ensure contractors perform per Vopak Quality and Safety standards

• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making

• Knowledgeable in risk management and capable of using the outcome of project risk assessment to improve project execution until the end of the project

• Experience managing capital projects where complex interface management are required

• Experience of engineering, procurement, contracting and construction of Storage Tank & Marine Terminals including rail loading/offloading facilities

• Experience & knowledge in:

  • Contract management

  • Stakeholders management

  • Interface management

• Proficient in English language (spoken, read & write)

What does your day look like?

Your core responsibilities are:

Project Leadership & Execution

• Oversee large, complex, and high-risk projects from initiation to completion.

• Ensure projects comply with Vopak Project Management (VPM) standards, including gate review processes, risk mitigation, and adherence to industry regulations.

• Provide strategic guidance to project teams, ensuring best practices in engineering, execution, and governance.

• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders to ensure that strategic priorities are met

• Support and provide advice during development of the conceptual design, functional requirements and Basis of Design (BoD) in close coordination with Project Team

Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement Vopak’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Quality (SHEQ) standards across all projects.

• Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

• Ensure full compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure full compliance to Vopak minimum technical, local regulations and operational standards

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with senior leadership, business development, commercial managers, project managers, and external partners to ensure project alignment with business objectives.

• Represent projects in steering committees and governance reviews.

• Act as a key advisor to Project Owners on project strategy, development, and execution.

Resource & Team Management

• Lead project teams, fostering a culture of excellence in project execution.

• Guide and mentor Project Managers to enhance capabilities and project delivery efficiency.

• Coordinate with internal engineering, supply chain, and technical teams to ensure effective project execution.

• Manage third-parties including but not limited to outside consultants, contractors, and technical resources.

Financial & Performance Management

• Monitor key performance indicators to measure project health, progress and value realization.

• Ensure project financials align with budgets and business case justifications.

• Monitor and report project performance metrics, ensuring transparency in execution and governance.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project management, adopting innovative methodologies where applicable.

• Apply effective project controls in capital projects execution including estimating, scheduling, cost engineering, forecasting, management of change and reporting.

Work Environment

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, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous.  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

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

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.

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.

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