Manager Civil

Damen Shipyards Group

Gorinchem

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Market conform salary

At least 40 holiday days

Good pension

Opportunities to learn via Damen academy

Opportunities to join social activities

Job summary

Damen Shipyards Group in Gorinchem is seeking a dedicated Manager Civil to lead civil activities within their operations. The successful candidate will manage a team of about 20 individuals in the Netherlands and overseas, focusing on project execution, risk management, and business development. Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, have over 5 years of experience in civil project management, and be fluent in Dutch and English. The role offers a competitive salary and plenty of holiday days.

Qualifications

5–7+ years of practical experience in managing civil projects.
Demonstrable experience in managing civil departments.
Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

Provide inspiring leadership to the Civil team.
Manage risks of large projects abroad.
Monitor project milestones, planning, and budget.
Maintain relationships with external Civil partners.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Risk management

Project planning and budgeting

Strong communication skills

Intercultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ERP software (IFS/SAP)

MS Office including MS Project and SharePoint

Job description

Career at Damen

Damen Civil & Modular Constructions is a company within the Damen group where we are passionate about building entire shipyards, drydocks of all sizes, a wide range of (modular) pontoons and barges, and other steelworks worldwide. We have a diverse mix of experts in engineering, production (local and global), quality and project/product management. Together we aim to serve our internal and external clients with out-of-the-box solutions.

The role

We are looking for a dedicated Manager Civil to manage all the Civil activities within Damen Civil and Modular Constructions. You will lead a team of approximately 20 people in the Netherlands, with a similar number working abroad. You will report directly to the director and are responsible for the daily operations of the departments, execution of projects, and development of product lines such as training, consultancy, yard management and yard constructions.

You bring a wealth of experience in the civil field, with knowledge of completing complex projects in challenging locations. You are able to balance setting out the goals and objectives of the department and have enough know-how to manage large projects.

Tasks and responsibilities

As Manager Civil within Damen Civil and Modular Constructions you will fill your week with the following tasks and responsibilities:

Providing inspiring leadership to a committed Civil team across the globe, with a focus on coaching and development.
Manage risks of large projects abroad.
Regular consultation with the commercial project department.
Monitoring project milestones, planning and budget; identify and tackle obstacles in a timely manner.
Manage, maintain and develop business lines.
Continuous improvement of engineering processes and standards.
Maintain relationships with external Civil partners and suppliers.
Contributing to construction strategies and manufacturability of new projects.

Education / skills and experience

You recognize yourself in the following profile:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
Demonstrable experience in managing civil departments.
5–7+ years of practical experience in managing civil projects and similar experience in managing a department.
Strong communication skills and intercultural sensitivity.Familiar with ERP software (IFS/SAP).
Fluent in Dutch and English.
Good command of MS Office, including MS Project and SharePoint.

What we provide

At Civil and Modular Constructions, we provide a dynamic working environment with a mix of Civil and Steel colleagues who strive to serve our clients globally. We are a straightforward group of motivated people who help each other succeed.