Project Manager

Heerema Marine Contractors; Leiden; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

30 days off

Pension plan

In-house gym

Team events

Leiden office

Job summary

Heerema Marine Contractors in Leiden seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead offshore installation and decommissioning projects from tender to close-out, with a strong commercial focus and ownership of contract outcomes.

You will build and lead cross-functional teams, drive HSE and quality performance, manage budgets and schedules, and partner with clients to optimize value while maintaining risk controls. Offshore availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years experience in offshore industry with project management.
• Proven commercial acumen in contracts, claims and negotiations.
• Excellent English communication, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, identify deviations, negotiate variations to optimize financial results.
• Lead client discussions with a strong commercial mindset and influence outcomes.
• Build and lead project teams, supporting development of team members.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Leadership

English communication

Team development

Risk & opportunity management

Offshore project understanding

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to work for a leading marine contractor creating sustainable value for clients and stakeholders in the offshore industry?

As Project Manager, you are responsible for managing all aspects of installation and decommissioning projects within the offshore energy market. You are involved from the tender phase, supporting bid preparation, and take full ownership from contract award through to close out.

Commercial sharpness is a key requirement in this role: you actively manage contracts, lead client discussions, identify commercial opportunities and deviations, and secure the best possible financial outcome for HMC.

Your role

• Strong focus on contract management, identifying deviations and negotiating variation orders to optimize financial results;
• Taking the lead in client interactions with a clear commercial mindset and ability to influence outcomes;
• Building and leading project teams, while supporting development of team members;
• Driving HSE and quality performance of the project;
• Developing and managing project execution plans and schedules;
• Optimizing project costs and results, including proactive risk and opportunity management;
• Managing change orders and contract deviations with strong commercial ownership;
• Ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables and effective procurement and subcontract management;
• Overseeing material management and project controls;
• Managing internal and external reporting;
• Maintaining structured risk management, including mitigation plans;
• Capturing lessons learned and ensuring proper project close out;
• Supporting tender phase activities by optimizing budgets, execution plans, and commercial positioning.

Who will you work with?

You will work with experienced Project Managers and lead multidisciplinary project teams across the organization.

Job requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or equivalent;
• 10 years experience in the offshore industry with a strong affinity for project management;
• Proven commercial acumen: strong in contract management, claims and negotiations, and able to drive commercial results;
• Result-oriented with strong delegation skills;
• Solid understanding of offshore projects;
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken;
• Willingness to work offshore, overseas, or in other offices when required.

Here's why people love working with us

• Working on innovative and challenging projects worldwide;
• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance; bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance;
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days;
• Investing in your future: Our pension plan covers base salary, 13th month, and holiday allowance, and we fully fund the contribution up to the scheme's annual maximum. No employee contribution required within that band.
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g., our Friday-afternoon get-together);
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Who will you work with?

You will work along with experienced other Project Managers and you will be leading projectgroups with colleagues fromout different departments of our company.

Are you ready to make the impossible possible?