Project Manager Construction

Do you possess organizational talent and construction knowledge? Do you also enjoy working on technological developments and sustainability? That is possible with us at an excellent salary, independence in the function and sufficient opportunities to work from home. We are looking for you, because to strengthen our team we are looking for a new colleague.

Your job
As an all-round project manager you manage both large and small construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects using your construction expertise. You do this by 'at a distance but with knowledge'; including by using consultants.

Your duties and responsibilities
You are responsible for optimal execution of integral construction, renovation and maintenance projects on the buildings and campus grounds of the WUR. The projects have a strong construction component and sometimes an infra component. Often they are also multidisciplinary. For example, (re)building a research shed or lab/education building, installing a bike path on campus, remodeling a lab or replacing a roof. You ensure that these are carried out within the preconditions of money, time and quality.
The most important aspects here are:

• As Project Manager Construction you take care of the preparation, planning, supervision, delivery and administration of construction and maintenance projects on building(s) and grounds of the WUR;
• Reporting in a timely and complete manner to the section head BHM and/or the steering committee of the project concerned;
• You will liaise with external consultants and, if necessary, external project leaders. Of course you will remain in charge and responsible. You also ensure coordination with the knowledge units, BHM specialists and other project stakeholders;
• You ensure good contract formation with consultants and contractors/installers in consultation with the purchasing department;
• You ensure supervision of safety, prevention of nuisance and site layout;
• You are involved as an internal advisor/sparring partner in the planning, advising and guidance around shell maintenance.

Your qualities
In your role as Construction Project Manager, you are able to manage complex projects integrally and bring them to a successful conclusion in close consultation with consulting and supplying parties. You keep a good overview of the entire process but can also quickly go into details as needed. Because of your good construction background and experience, you know what you are talking about and can drive the project from content. You are driven, eager, an organizer, stress resistant and a team player with an open attitude. You are also a go-getter and can easily keep an overview, even when there are many different stakeholder interests involved.
What do we like to see in you?

• At least a completed technical college or university degree in architecture;
• At least 5 years of experience in the field of structural engineering in non-residential, educational and/or lab buildings, as evidenced by your CV;
• Communication strong, both written and verbal;
• Commercial and customer oriented characterize your way of working;
• Flexible and creative in coming up with solutions, as well as systematic and structured in leading your projects;
• You like dynamics, hectic and variation; Furthermore, you have integrity, are sensitive and strong in decision making;
• In possession of a driver’s license B.
• Mandatory (!) to upload your cover letter and CV in Dutch, because you must have a good command of Dutch both verbally and in writing;

You will work here
You are part of the Construction & Housing Management Section (BHM, 20 FTE) which takes care of the design, elaboration and execution of all construction and maintenance work on the WUR buildings and installations (650,000 m2) at the Campus in Wageningen and at decentralized locations throughout the Netherlands.

Your task is to manage the preparation and execution process of both maintenance projects (e.g. replacements/modifications) and investment projects (e.g. energy transition or new construction/renovation projects). The projects are both in the field of education and research which brings a lot of dynamics and interesting technology. You will work in an enthusiastic team of colleagues (project managers, technical building managers and contract managers) with passion for their field.

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more;
• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8,3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. We offer, depending on your experience, a competitive gross salary of between minimum €3,830 to a maximum €5,949 for a full-time working week of 36 hours, in accordance with the CLA Wageningen Research (scale 11). You will initially receive a one-year contract, which will be extended to an open-ended contract upon in mutual enthusiasm.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland and with your work you have a clear and positive impact on society. At WUR we work on the most pressing challenges of our time, like climate change and feeding the world in a sustainable way.

Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

For more information about this position, please contact Eric Steinebach, Head of Construction & Housing Management Section, telephone 0317- 486226 or via e-mail; eric.steinebach@wur.nl
For more information about the procedure, please contact Yvette van Veldhuizen, HR Business Partner, via e-mail; yvette.vanveldhuizen@wur.nl

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval. Mandatory (!) to upload your cover letter and CV in Dutch, because you must have a good command of Dutch both verbally and in writing;

This vacancy will be listed up to and including till Monday 30th of September 2024

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.