Construction Manager

AreaTechnical LocationRotterdam Headquarters – The Netherlands

As a construction manager you will support projects around the world with Rotterdam as your base. Travelling is there for part of the job. You report to the designated project manager for your project, and the global site project manager, and you are responsible for the management of the construction activities in the project you are deployed to. Your first assignment will be at our terminal in Malysia on a 2 month on, 2 weeks off rotation base.

What are your responsibilities?

As construction manager you report to the designated project manager and you are responsible for the management of the multidisciplinary construction activities (civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, automation and control) of projects up to 150 mln USD.
Provide critical construction input during FEED, detailed engineering, model and constructability reviews; define construction execution plan as part of the project execution plan.
Assure that Contractors and sub-Contractor activities comply with the HSE, Project Execution, Quality plans and other contractual obligations.
Manage, supervise, guide and motivate the Company’s construction supervisors and ensure safe and timely completion of the project within the required safety and quality standards.
Strong focus on the HSE performance of Contractors and sub – Contractors in line with the safety performance KPIs and in coordination with the HSE manager.
Review contractor interim payment certificates and progress reports (engineering, procurement, construction) and verify correctness and efficiency against plans and schedules; provide your input to contractor on corrective measures to maintain progress as per project schedule.
Proactively assure that works are adequately documented and in compliance with the project procedures / specifications and regulatory framework for smooth execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, any verification by Authorities and final handover to internal client at mechanical completion.
Prepare Weekly and Monthly reports to Company’s management and Project Steering Committee.

What we’re looking for

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field;
Minimum 8 years of multidisciplinary construction management experience in medium to major oil and gas, industrial, energy projects;
Flexible in (temporary) relocating to project locations across our network. Initial assignment is set at our Terminal in Malaysia, ATB;
Ability to interact on high level in commercial conversation between VTTI, its Clients and Contractors; and with other project management disciplines, such as HSE, engineering, project controls, cost estimating, permitting;
Meet deadlines by quickly adapting to changing needs and requirements. Capable of handling stressful situations.
Excellent communication, collaboration and analytical skills;
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask;
Proficient in written and spoken English.

What we have to offer

Full-time job and a chance to see the world;
Fast paced, international and diverse working environment within the ‘VTTI family culture’;
Mobility scheme;
Pension scheme;
Bonus scheme;
27 vacation days.

About VTTI

We are driven by our purpose- Energy to move tomorrow. We provide the world with energy – through our unique people and the services we offer, we open the channels for vital resources to go where they’re most needed, when they’re most needed. We are part of a critical value chain that enables society to keep moving. We’re relied on to keep the flow of energy constant to heat homes, power cars, and to move the needle on progress the industry needs to make together. Our work helps to steady the volatility of the industry ensuring people can always count on us to fuel tomorrow. We take it as our responsibility to look ahead and balance the needs of our customers with those of our planet.

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Hiring process

Preparing

We invite you to take a look through our website to get an insight into our business, our values, our ambitions, and our people.

When you are ready to apply, the first step is simple: submit your application through our website or via LinkedIn. You will need to upload your resume and any other relevant documents specified in the job description, such as a portfolio. We also encourage you to write and upload a short cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for the role.

Do you already know someone at VTTI? If so, they may be open to sharing their experiences, answering any questions, and even introducing you as a referral candidate.

We embrace diversity, inclusivity and non-discrimination in our hiring practices, and are open to people of all backgrounds. We recognize that different applicants may have different needs, so feel free to share any support needs with our recruiter, for example due to any type of disability. It is in our interest to help you show us the best, most comfortable version of who you are.

Screening

Once we have received your application, our recruitment team will review it to see if your skills and experience align with the role.

If we think you could be a good fit, we may schedule a quick phone or video call to get to know you a little better. This is a chance for us to learn more about your background and for you to ask any questions you might have about the role or our company. We will also discuss your experience with the hiring manager or panel.

If we think you might be a better fit for a different position within our organization, now or in the future, we will contact you and discuss the opportunity and/or next steps.

Selecting

If things go well during the initial screening, you will move on to the first interview.

We want this to be a two-way conversation—because this is also your opportunity to find out more about whether you would like to work with us and make VTTI the next step in your career. The process and the number of interviews depending on the seniority level and the location of the role. All candidates for the same position will follow the same process.

Depending on the role we might ask you to prepare a technical task or business case or ask you to complete a short personality assessment, a skills assessment, or a full day in-person assessment. The purpose of this is to give us a better sense of how you approach problem-solving, your leadership style and/or how you would apply your skills to the role.

You are also welcome to ask for an extra interview or an orientation day at the terminal or office, if you need further conversations or in-person experience to make your decision.

Hiring

We value your time and effort and will do our utmost to provide feedback as quickly as possible.

Whether it’s an offer or constructive feedback, we will try to communicate clearly with you about the next steps.

If you are offered the role, be available to answer any questions you might have. We know that changing jobs is something you don’t do every day and is a major life event, so we’ll try to support you as well as we can.

Good luck, and we can’t wait to meet you!