Project Manager | Project Ontwikkelaar (Junior)

Solid Recruitment; Amsterdam, Schiphol; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Recruitment is seeking a Junior Project Manager for construction projects in Amsterdam/Schiphol. You will coordinate all aspects of the project from feasibility through delivery, focusing on process efficiency, information flows, and deadlines while working closely with a senior colleague on site.

You will develop the program, manage governance and budgets, organize the project team, and liaise with clients, contractors, and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master level in real estate studies or architecture/construction engineering.
• Strong persuasive and decisive abilities.
• Excels in conflict resolution.
• Results-focused mindset.
• Thirst for learning.
• Dedicated team player capable of motivating others.
• Proactive and adept at prioritization.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to different situations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Thrives under high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategic program and ensure its achievement by anticipating and resolving project issues to maintain construction progress on site.
• Address complex issues and navigate governance and political relationships to resolve obstacles.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring the project budget to ensure compliance.
• Establish and lead the project team, including clients, contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Design and maintain the project organization/structure.
• Arrange legal contracts, potentially with the client's legal team.
• Offer strategic advice to the client as needed.
• Organize and oversee tender processes.
• Attend meetings as the client's representative and record minutes.
• Negotiate with external parties.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage the risk register.
• Supervise project actions and deadlines, motivate the team.
• Understand stakeholders and involve them as necessary.
• Provide weekly progress reports and participate in strategic meetings.
• Handle financial tasks such as proposals, contract awards, change orders, and invoices.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor/Master in real estate or architecture/construction engineering

Job description

Project Manager | Project Developer (Junior)

Property Management/Property Development | Junior | Amsterdam/Schiphol

Would you like to work in a dynamic environment where you can bring complex projects to a successful conclusion? Each day is another opportunity to develop yourself. Ambitiousness is encouraged and you can determine the pace in which you develop yourself.

Job Description

Our client is looking for a new colleague in the role of a Junior Project Manager. As a Junior Project Manager, you will coordinate all aspects within construction projects. You are part of the project team, which works closely together during the different project stages, from feasibility study to delivery. The position includes aspects of programme,efficiency, progress monitoring, information flows, parts of coordination, finance and administration. You will guardall project actions and deadlines and inform the stakeholders.

As a Junior Project Manager, you will make yourselffamiliar with the project scope (employer requirements) but are not required to have a technical background, asyour main tasks are all focused on processes.

You will work at least with one other (senior) collegue on a project, who will have the lead on the project. He or she will guide you, not only with your day-to-day tasks, but also with your personal growth and development. Externally you will work with the project team and help them managing the project. The project team consist mostlyof our clients, contractors, suppliers and other consultants.

Day to day tasks

• Develop the strategic program and proactively ensure its achievement by anticipating and resolving project issues to maintain construction progress on site.
• Address complex issues and navigate governance and political relationships to resolve or prevent obstacles.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring the project budget to ensure compliance.
• Establish and lead the project team, including clients, contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Design and maintain the project organization/structure.
• Arrange legal contracts, potentially in collaboration with the client's legal team.
• Offer strategic advice to the client as needed.
• Organize and oversee tender processes.
• Attend all meetings as the client's representative, ensuring accurate minutes are recorded, possibly by yourself.
• Negotiate with external parties.
• Identify and mitigate risks promptly, managing the risk register.
• Supervise all project actions and deadlines, motivating the project team to achieve objectives.
• Understand the project's various stakeholders and involve them as necessary.
• Provide the client with weekly progress reports and participate in strategic meetings to update them on project progress.
• Handle financial tasks such as requesting proposals, awarding contracts, processing change orders, managing invoices, etc.

Who are we looking for?

• Completed education at Bachelor / Master level (real estate studies or architecture/construction engineering)
• You possess strong persuasive and decisive abilities.
• You excel in conflict resolution.
• Your focus is on achieving results.
• You have a thirst for learning.
• You're a dedicated team player capable of motivating others.
• Proactive and adept at prioritization.
• Your organizational skills are exceptional, and you derive enjoyment from them.
• Your flexibility enables seamless adaptation to different situations.
• Effective communication is one of your strengths.
• You thrive in high-pressure environments and can consistently deliver under tight deadlines.

As a Project Manager / Project Developer for our client, you serve as their primary point of contact, necessitating full-time presence on construction sites. During the pre-construction phase, your base of operations will be our Amsterdam office. Given our team's dispersed locations, we regularly convene in informal settings for drinks or dinner to stay connected.