Project Manager Civil Engineering – Preparation & Execution

Project overview

Assignment

BEL Combinatie is looking for an experienced senior project manager for several projects, who will be responsible for the project management of the finalization of the preliminary design (VO), providing engineering, tendering, and execution for the municipalities.

It will be important to manage external organizations (consultancy and supervision) and ensure the timely delivery of necessary contributions, and then manage the contractor during the execution of the work. Related projects may also be included in the senior project manager's activities.

Result

Prerequisites

Position in the organization

The Public Space team consists of approximately 20 employees who contribute to livable, sustainable, and safe BEL municipalities.

12 months - 36 hours - 1.00 FTE

Profile of the suited interim professional:

Job Requirements

• Complete ongoing projects that are in various phases of preparation or execution.
• The project manager works independently, coordinates with stakeholders within the team/client as needed, and delivers the final product without hierarchical management or team dependency.
• Freedom in working method, location, and planning, provided the final result is delivered according to the assignment and on time.
• The project manager is not embedded in the line organization and does not replace an employee. The work is carried out independently, with the client only testing the final result. There is no management of the process, only testing of the agreed-upon results. The contractor organizes their own deployment, resources, and planning.
• The project manager manages the process and project leadership of the project; managing the timeliness of output, quality, and budget.
• The project manager chairs the (internal) project group.
• The project manager advises the college and council on progress (including timely signaling of execution issues) and prepares further decision-making; including changes in execution.
• The project manager consults and corresponds with internal and external parties, acting as the point of contact for internal and external parties.
• The project manager is the delegated client for the contracting parties.
• The project manager is able to build connections between stakeholders with potentially conflicting interests.
• The project manager has demonstrable experience in project-based work within complex civil engineering projects.
• The project manager has skills in preparing administrative and management reports.
• The project manager has experience in coordination and alignment with various parties such as; civil engineering contractors, utility companies, various (lower) governments, and residents.
• Completed Civil Engineering education at a minimum HBO bachelor level;
• Demonstrable work experience within a municipal collaboration;
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable work experience in the last 5 years as a process facilitator or senior project manager in the field of Public Space projects.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable work experience in the last 5 years as a process facilitator or senior project manager in the field of Public Space within a municipality;
• Demonstrable work experience as an officially responsible project manager of civil engineering projects with environmental management characteristics, explained in the CV with at least 2 reference projects.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 2 months
• Location: Utrecht, Utrecht, Flevoland, NL
• Languages: Dutch