Public Space / Civil Engineering Project Manager
HBO I € 6,308 I annual contract with a prospect of indefinite duration I 36 hours
You start the day with a visit to one of your current projects; a new movable bridge in Gorredijk. Together with the foreman you watch the design come to life in real life, even more beautiful than on paper. Later that day you sit in the work café with two colleagues; the sewer manager and your supervisor. Opinions are divided about replacing an old section of sewer in Beetsterzwaag. After a good discussion, the choice is clear: it will be relining after all. In between you meet colleagues, share experiences and learn from each other. You switch between making plans, monitoring progress and making connections. At the end of the day you drive home with the feeling that together you have made a real difference to the countryside and the people who live there.
What will you do?
As an experienced project manager, you will be responsible for the outcome of our public space projects, from wet and dry infrastructure to small-scale village facilities. You supervise projects from start to finish, keeping an overview and thinking ahead about possible challenges. You manage the organization, coordination, planning, contracts and finances, continuously monitoring quality and safety.
You are visible to colleagues, administrators, residents and partners. You connect, involve the environment and ensure that projects run smoothly and professionally. You will move naturally in a political-administrative environment, where you give clear advice and actively promote the vision of your projects.
You work as a generalist: sometimes deep in the details, sometimes directing on main lines. And always with an eye for the whole.
In our team, we seek each other out, learn from each other's projects and put our shoulders to the wheel together. This cooperation and pleasant working atmosphere make this work not only challenging, but also enjoyable.
Here's what we offer you
- Attractive terms of employment; an attractive salary according to scale 11 of the Cao Gemeenten (max.
€ 6,308 gross per month for full-time employment) an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05%, travel allowance, a pension plan through ABP and discounts on various insurances. - A varied job; one day you are working on a redevelopment of the center of Ureterp and the next day on the construction of a bicycle path in the outskirts of the municipality of Opsterland.
- Plenty of opportunities to develop through training, courses and workshops.
- Room for your ideas; if you think things can be done differently we are open to that.
- Excellent work/life balance; we will provide you with a laptop and a cell phone so you can work from home as well as in the office.
- Attention to your vitality; participation in our vitality program, annual multiple activities with the entire organization and team, and a fun work café!
Who are you?
We are all different and that's beautiful. That makes us achieve much more together than alone. Yet all our project leaders have some of the same characteristics. Do you recognize yourself in them?
- You will take charge of civil engineering projects and ensure that both large and small projects run smoothly.
- You have a practical attitude, make decisions based on facts and have the courage to intervene when necessary.
- You are a real connector: you maintain good contacts with colleagues, residents, contractors and supply chain partners.
- You maintain an overview of multiple projects and set appropriate priorities.
- You have a hands-on mentality and enjoy rolling up your own sleeves.
- You are communicatively strong and know how to operationally manage a team in a positive manner.
- You work proactively and think ahead to avoid bottlenecks.
- You have an eye for quality, schedule and budget, without losing sight of the human aspect.
- You are flexible and keep a cool head even when things get busy or plans change.
- You will take responsibility, be visible and act as the point of contact and figurehead for your projects.
This is us
We are proud of our municipality with more than 30,000 inhabitants, 16 villages and lots of greenery. Every day we are committed to our people and businesses. We open doors to new ways of doing things and look beyond our landscapes. Our motto? It can be done.
Working for Opsterland means working with 250+ enthusiastic and sociable colleagues. A good working atmosphere, no shortage of humor, interest in each other and a high five for a clever solution. We are open to everyone. And with us you can be who you are. You get the space to arrange your work as it suits you. We think your development is important and are happy to contribute to it. And we encourage you to go on adventures. Opsterland gives you space, will you take it?
Have questions?
Please let me know! I'm Rinze Bargerbos (director of projects) and my phone number is 06 - 15 67 17 13. You may also send me a WhatsApp message. Meeting each other and having a cup of coffee together is also possible!
Getting excited?
Show who you are and apply! Who knows, maybe this will be the beginning of a great adventure. Approach us in a way that suits you. This may be with a letter and resume, an application video or in another way. We like to be surprised! Your reaction is welcome until November 11, 2025.
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