Junior Project Manager - Technical

Turnertownsend; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Manager / Junior Project Manager to deliver facility and building-related projects at the AkzoNobel site in Sassenheim. You will coordinate activity across stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers to ensure safety, budget, schedule and quality targets are met.

The role requires on-site presence, HBO-level education in a technical field, and fluency in Dutch and English. You will work closely with CBRE GWS and other teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• HBO level in technical/construction/facility management.
• Experience in project coordination or project management preferred.
• Affinity with facility, construction, building, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to obtain VCA VOL certification.
• Availability to work on-site in Sassenheim.
• Good command of Dutch and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from initiation through completion.
• Manage planning, scope, budget, and timelines.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers during project execution.
• Monitor progress and report status to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, site requirements and local regulations.
• Maintain project administration and documentation.
• Support stakeholder communication and alignment.
• Identify project risks and support mitigation actions.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Dutch & English proficiency

On-site readiness

Education

HBO level in technical/construction/facility management

Job description

Project Manager / Junior Project Manager

As a Project Manager / Junior Project Manager at Turner and Townsend, you will work on-site for our client, AkzoNobel, in Sassenheim. In this versatile and dynamic role, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a variety of facility and building-related projects while working closely with a wide range of stakeholders.

Fluency in Dutch is a must.

What are you going to do?

As a Project Manager / Junior Project Manager, you will support and lead the delivery of facility and building-related projects on the AkzoNobel site. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and the CBRE GWS team to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from defining project requirements and planning activities through execution, monitoring progress, and project completion.

Examples of projects include:

• Office and workplace improvements
• Building renovations and refurbishments
• HVAC and utility-related upgrades
• Roofing and façade projects
• Security and access-control improvements
• Infrastructure and site improvement projects
• Sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating projects from initiation through completion
• Managing planning, scope, budget, and timelines
• Coordinating contractors and suppliers during project execution
• Monitoring progress and reporting status to stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with safety and site requirements
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations
• Managing project administration and documentation
• Supporting stakeholder communication and alignment
• Identifying project risks and supporting mitigation actions

Key qualifications

• HBO working and thinking level (technical, construction, facility management, architecture, business, or similar)
• Experience in project coordination or project management is preferred
• Affinity with facility, construction, building, or infrastructure projects is an advantage
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and contractors is a plus
• Structured and proactive working style
• VCA VOL certification (or willingness to obtain it)
• HSE awareness is an advantage
• Availability to work on-site in Sassenheim
• Good command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written

Our company culture

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

#LI-JH1