Administrative Project Manager

Function

As Administrative Project Manager, you work accurately and solution-oriented.

You possess the gift of maintaining a good overview of construction processes and think along in solutions where others see obstacles.

You have a clear construction background and can draw on relevant experience within the industry.

Candidates with previous experience as a project manager or in a similar role looking for a support role earlier today will certainly be considered.

You are also flexible and willing to travel to different project sites, where you actively support the team on site (Site Manager, Project Manager and Work Planner) with project planning.

Your profile at a glance:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering with initial work experience in the construction industry.
• Strong construction knowledge.
• Experience within the construction industry is a must.
• Accurate, analytical and strongly solution-oriented.
• Fluent in reading and applying plans and specifications.
• Independent, communicative and strongly team-oriented.
• Creative in finding practical solutions.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, with strong focus on Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch, with basic knowledge of French an asset.
• Experience with MS Project is a plus.
• Flexible in movements within different sites and teams.

Profile

As Administrative Project Manager or Planner, you will be the driving force behind the organisation and coordination of complex construction projects.

You monitor the overview of planning, resources and execution and ensure that projects run efficiently and according to plan.

You will work on a wide range of challenging projects across Belgium from residential to non-residential, healthcare, retail, renovation and civil engineering.

Reporting directly to the Head of Planning, you will play a key role in aligning project phases and supporting site teams to deliver projects successfully and on schedule.

Preparation:

In the preparation and tendering phase, you will be responsible for the study drafting and planning for the entire project process.

Implementation:

During execution, you will be present on average 1 day per month per site or project.

Establish master planning and define the process.

Development of detailed implementation plans.

Preparation of preparatory planning, financial planning and manpower curves.

Simulating the impact of changes, delays or optimisations.

Handling claims and technical challenges.

Exchange critical information and coordination within the project team.

Track KPIs, report in project meetings and ensure cross-cutting communication.

After implementation

Collect and list project history.

Recording lessons learned and project comments.

Evaluate the impact of delays or changes and assist in their analysis.

Organisation

Our client is a renowned Class 8 contractor with more than 60 years of experience within the construction industry.

As a family-run business, they combine the clout of a big player with a strong people-oriented culture, where employees do not feel like a number.

With around 360 employees and some 40 ongoing construction sites, they realise complex projects within residential and non-residential construction, healthcare, retail, renovation and civil engineering.

The projects are technically challenging, large-scale and spread throughout Belgium, with a strong focus on Flanders.

Thanks to their integrated approach, employees have the opportunity to participate in sustainable and prestigious projects within a stable working environment.

A developing company that invests in the growth and career of its employees.

The high average seniority within the company underlines the stability in the workplace, the close-knit teams and the opportunity to help build complex projects over many years.

Offer

You will join a Class 8 construction company with a strong family spirit and a people-oriented working environment where you can help build large-scale and complex projects.

In addition, you can count on:

Remuneration commensurate with your experience and expertise, with periodic evaluations that support advancement opportunities.

An hourly schedule of 40 hours per week, supplemented by 12 ADV days.

Collective construction leave, which means you can count on fixed and well-organised holiday periods throughout the year.

Growth opportunities within an organisation with a strong commitment to internal development and long-term career paths.

A close-knit, team-oriented working environment where you will collaborate with around 360 colleagues.

A comprehensive fringe benefits package, including:

• Cafeteria plan
• Commercial vehicle
• Mobility budget
• Meal vouchers (€8)
• Eco-Vouchers
• Expense allowance
• Hospitalisation insurance
• Group insurance

In short, a salary package that grows with your experience, expertise and responsibilities.