Project Manager - Above-ground tank storage

📌 On-Site Project Manager (Storage Tank Maintenance and Repair)

📍 Central Illinois

💰 $143,000 - $171,000 Full Benefits, Travel & Per Diem

🛢 Above-Ground Storage Tank (AST) Construction & Maintenance

🚀 Why This Role Matters: You will be the cornerstone of major industrial projects, leading the on-site construction, repair, and maintenance of critical above-ground storage tanks. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role with a global industry leader, ensuring the integrity and safety of essential energy infrastructure while building a long-term career with a company that values stewardship and safety above all.

🎯 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all on-site activities for new tank construction and API 653 repair projects, from schedule to final handover.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between craft crews, subcontractors, engineering, and the client.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring all work complies with the highest HSE standards.
• Manage project budget, resources, and quality, ensuring work meets all specifications and client standards.
• Coordinate daily with detailers, fabricators, erection crews, and QA/QC to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee all site reporting, documentation, and communication to senior leadership and client representatives.
• Facilitate a smooth knowledge transfer from the retiring incumbent.

✅ Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Must-Have: Proven experience leading teams in above-ground storage tank (AST) construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, including API 653.
• A demonstrated safety leader with a record of upholding rigorous HSE protocols.
• Excellent communicator, able to effectively manage relationships from the craft level to the client.
• A resilient, hands-on leader who can work full-time on-site and adapt to project demands.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resources is essential.

💡 The Company & Role:

• Market Leader: Join a world-renowned specialist in tank services with a strong pipeline of long-term projects.
• Premium Compensation: A strong hourly rate with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Career Growth: Clear potential for advancement within a large, established company with a dedicated tank business group.
• Support & Stability: All travel and per diem covered, with a promise of a streamlined hiring process and 48-hour feedback.

Lead the way on critical infrastructure. Submit your resume to jcooper@novaxrecruitment.com or apply online.