Project Controls Manager

About this role

Project Controls Manager Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As a Project Controls Manager , you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both t he future of Vopak and your own. Your Mission

As a Project Controls Manager – Growth Projects at Vopak North America, your mission is to enhance Project Execution Excellence throughout the US and Canada Business U nit (BU) to Industry Best levels. Your goal is to establish project control tools that provide a benchma rk for success, while analyzing project performance, forecasting, and status reporting to aid in critical strategic decision-making. What will you be doing? • System Implementation & Oversight: Develop, implement, and execute all cost control, reporting, scheduling, planning, and progress measurement procedures across all Business Unit Growth projects.

• Data & Benchmarking: Maintain project controls data specifications (CBS and WBS levels) and a project database to support accurate estimating, norms analysis, and benchmarking.

• Tool Utilization & Reporting: Develop reporting formats using industry-standard tools (like Primavera P6, Oracle/Cleopatra, Data Studio) to enable proactive, informed intervention on project execution and deliver Monthly Project Status Reports.

• Risk Management: Participate in Growth project risk identification sessions and implement a risk evaluation process utilizing quantitative Monte Carlo analysis approaches.

• Project Lifecycle Support: Act as the primary project controls support for all BU projects in the FEL-1 and FEL-2 stages, and ensure appropriate project controls resources are assigned for FEL-3 and Execution stages.

• Governance & Auditing: Provide oversight and audits of schedule and cost performance, tracking project performance to support required interventions with BU Project Managers.

• Global Collaboration: Interface with Global Projects to contribute to the continuous improvement of global standards, tooling, templates, and procedures standardization.

Why you’ll love working with us • 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

• ID Theft Insurance

• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment.

• Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us on Instagram or check out our stories on LinkedIn.

Does this sound like you? • You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field professional and intellectual level.

• You have 10-15 yea rs of relevant work experience in project controls for large industrial projects, with at least 5 years as a project controls leader .

• You are proficient in English (excellent written and spoken communication skills).

• You possess strong analytical capabilities (with an affinity for data analytics/data science) and are familiar with Monte Carlo quantitative analysis software.

• You have a proven capability to establish and manage project controls programs, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a lean, dynamic team environment.

• You are an entrepreneurial, self-propelling leader who connects easily with the business, engages cross-cultural/generational stakeholders, and inspires people.

• You possess (or are able to obtain) a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and have the ability to travel domestically (10-15%).

Don’t meet all our criteria? No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit, we warmly invite you to apply anyway. What energy will you bring? We’d love to meet you! Together, we help the world flow forward. Apply directly via our website. Work Environment (Office staff only - does not go to terminal) This employee generally works in an office environment, away from extremes of cold or hea t. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee should not have regular exposure to fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust or poor ventilation. Physical Demands (Office staff only - does not go to terminal) While performin g t he 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 a rms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Sp ecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to tra vel by air, rail, bus, or car. Work Eligibility Applicants must be eligible to work in th e United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas. Inclus ion & Diversity: Vopak stores vital pr oducts 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 d ignity, and t

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