Full-Time

Sr Project Manager

Posted on 6/6/2026

Vopak

Vopak

1,001-5,000 employees

Global tank storage and logistics provider

No salary listed

Calgary, AB, Canada

In Person

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada; sponsorship for immigration/work visas reviewed case-by-case.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum 7-10 years of project management experience, preferably in a liquid manufacturing or Oil & Gas terminal operations
  • At least 12 years in projects engineering experience especially front-end design such as PFD, P&ID, and HAZOP
  • Minimum 4-year degree in engineering, business administration or related
  • Experience overseeing a project portfolio and demonstrated ability to optimize and enhance the performance of the portfolio
  • Experience managing multi-discipline engineering projects where complex interface management might be required
  • Experience of engineering, procurement, contracting and construction of Storage Tank & Marine Terminal including rail
  • Strong project management experience with large and complex projects as well as broad knowledge of project methodologies
  • Proven ability to manage different contracting strategies: EPC, EPCM, E+P+C, etc.
  • Possesses strong leadership and managerial skills with proven ability to manage by influence
  • Must be able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels to discuss program status and goals
  • Experience monitoring projects and overseeing project managers to ensure goals are met
  • Exceptional knowledge on project controls to manage scope, budget, time, and risk
  • Must be proficient in project and portfolio management software to plan, schedule, and track work in real time
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures and experience working with other departments to develop budgets and plans for the programs
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the daily management of the VDC project portfolio, monitoring, and reporting progress of each project phase to Project Owners, Project Developers, Growth Projects Director, and other key stakeholders to ensure that milestones are being met across various projects through the course of the project life cycle
  • Understands the project priorities of VDC and ensures internal and external project support is aligned with the strategic plan of the organization
  • Manages internal and external stakeholders who are involved in the projects to ensure deliverables are aligned across the project portfolio
  • Coordinates projects and their interdependencies between the various projects and service providers
  • Anticipates risks and issues that might arise within the full VDC project portfolio and takes measures to correct them when they occur
  • Develop detailed cost estimating at the various FEL levels to ensure the correct estimate class is attained
  • Develop project schedule to ensure proper scheduling level to various FEL stages
  • Develop and apply project controls to ensure proper implementation of scope changes monitoring, documents managements, weekly/monthly reporting, etc.
  • Manage contracts with the ability to evaluate and apply different types of contracting strategies
  • Conduct risk modeling application to provide quantitative risk analysis
  • Support the development of detailed engineering design, including specification, standards, technology concepts, equipment and materials, operating parameters, IT, utilities, and interfaces
  • Ensure engineering development of projects adheres with Vopak Standards and experiences
  • Ensure all Vopak reviews are implemented and complete per VPM methodology
  • Ensure full compliance with permits and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure full compliance to Vopak minimum technical, local regulations and operational standards
Desired Qualifications
  • Expert knowledge on development, definition, and implementation of Front-End Loading (FEL I, II & III)
  • Expert knowledge on new/existing technology in relation to green/brownfield terminal development
  • Expert knowledge in industry technologies related to storing & handling of Oil, Gas & Chemical and bulk liquids
  • Expert knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices (e.g., API, NFPA, PIANC)
  • Expert knowledge and capability to support and provide advice during development of the conceptual design, functional requirements, and Basis of Design (BoD) in close coordination with Project Team

Vopak stores bulk liquids for customers around the world. It operates large terminal networks where liquids like oil, chemicals, and gases are kept safely and in good condition between producers and users. The product is essentially storage capacity and related logistics services that clients lease under long-term contracts, with Vopak earning fees for operating and maintaining the terminals. The company differentiates itself by its extensive, strategically located global network of terminals and its focus on safety, environmental standards, and reliable custody of customers’ products. Its goal is to provide secure, efficient, and transparent storage and logistics services for bulk liquids to support global energy, chemical, and gas supply chains.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • NT government's November 2024 not-to-deal commitment accelerates Darwin CO2 terminal to 2030s.
  • EUR 560 million debt issuance April 2025 funds energy transition expansions like Tokyo office.
  • 300MW Dutch battery project from BayWa r.e. establishes Vopak's European energy storage foothold.

What critics are saying

  • Japanese incumbents Mitsubishi and Mitsui erode Vopak's Tokyo ammonia market share by 2028.
  • Dutch grid congestion delays GES Oosterhout battery project, inflating costs by 2027.
  • Australian regulators reject Darwin CO2 terminal, wasting AUD 50 million by 2028.

What makes Vopak unique

  • Vopak pioneers common-user liquid CO2 import terminal in Darwin via NT MoU July 2024.
  • Vopak expands into battery storage acquiring GES majority stake for 200MW Oosterhout project.
  • Vopak develops ammonia storage and cracking at Antwerp Energy Park post-2023 refinery buy.

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