Project manager for structural maintenance

As a structural engineer and project manager for structural maintenance, every day is different. On the one hand, you are involved in organising larger and smaller maintenance projects on the WUR buildings, on the other hand, as the 'construction pioneer', you are the architectural specialist in the department and therefore a source of information for your fellow project leaders and project managers, and inspector of architectural designs. As an architect, you are part of the MJOP team. You check maintenance inspections drawn up by third parties, also have consultants look at it where necessary and also manage a large part of the structural maintenance.

The maintenance projects you have carried out include roof replacements, improving insulation, painting, replacing facades, floor finishes, sheds and bicycle sheds, etc.

You do this for the buildings on campus, but also for the buildings elsewhere in the Netherlands by using advisors 'remotely but with knowledge'.

Your tasks and responsibilities):

• You coordinate and supervise maintenance projects and carry out the financial administration;
• You interact with external advisors, internal users and other BHM initiators;
• You ensure that the architectural part of the General Technical Program of Requirements remains up to date;
• You check designs of all kinds of projects from your fellow project managers;
• You contribute to keeping the MJOP up to date, and are part of the MJOP team;
• As an internal consultant/sparring partner, you are involved in the planning, advice and guidance of hull maintenance.

Your team
You will be working in a very nice and collegial team of 23 project leaders, technical building managers, an asset manager and contract management. The team is divided into specialisms, and one initiator of each of them has been appointed. You will be the 'driving force for construction'. The atmosphere is super good; there is laughter and an open and collegial atmosphere; People help each other and you are allowed to make mistakes. But of course there is also a lot of hard work.

Your most important quality is your architectural knowledge. You know everything about architectural detailing and (effects on) architectural maintenance. Because you have to deal with many stakeholders, you are a strong communicator and you like a dynamic environment.

You also have:

• At least a completed HTS education in Architecture, or a completed MTS education with >10 years of experience in construction;
• At least 5 years of experience in the field of structural maintenance in non-residential buildings;
• You have a command of Dutch verbally and in writing;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Flexible and creative in coming up with solutions and also planned and structured in leading your projects.

Dutch is spoken within Real Estate & Housing and, because it is a position in which you manage many contractors and consultants where communication is very important, it is therefore required to speak and write Dutch well.

In our international working environment, communication is sometimes done in English. However, this position does not require an English language level.

You can see that there are plenty of challenges for you. These challenges can also be seen as development opportunities. So if you do not yet have the track record required in the vacancy, but do have solid work experience, we would also like to invite you to apply.

This is where you will work

You will be working at the Facilities Department of the WUR, Real Estate & Housing.

You will be part of the Building & Housing Management section (BHM, approx. 23 FTE) that is responsible for the design, elaboration and execution of all construction and maintenance work on the WUR buildings and installations (650,000 m2) on the Campus in Wageningen and at the decentralised locations throughout the Netherlands. Our maintenance budget is approximately € 18 million per year; projects another approximately € 60 million. So plenty of challenges! We do this with the entire BHM team.

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Collective Labour Agreement WR
When it comes to terms of employment, Wageningen University & Research is the right place for you. Highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement are, for example:

• working hours that can be determined in consultation, so that an optimal work-life balance is possible;
• sabbatical leave, study leave and partly paid parental leave;
• There is a lot of attention for vitality and you can use the sports facilities on campus at an attractive rate;
• a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme through ABP.

Of course, these excellent fringe benefits also include an appropriate salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive salary of a minimum of € 4,372 to a maximum of € 6,228 for a full working week of 36 hours according to the Collective Labor Agreement Wageningen Research (scale 11). We offer you a one-year contract with the intention of converting it into a permanent contract. If you have any questions about this, we are happy to speak with you.

Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training opportunities.

You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working atmosphere. For 20 years in a row, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.