Senior Project Manager
Bedrijfsomschrijving *At Turner \& Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.*
*Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 112 offices worldwide.*
*As our presence across the Nordics continues to grow rapidly, we are investing in building a best\-in\-class Project Management team to support an expanding portfolio of global clients. This is an exciting time to join our business, offering the opportunity to play a key role in our growth, influence how we deliver projects across the region, and contribute to the success of some of the world's leading organisations.*
Vacatureomschrijving Location Amsterdam \- On\-site, semi\-industrial site with experimental installations and laboratories
Reports to \- Project Director
Direct reports \- Project Managers / Project team members
Employment type \- Full\-time
Language \- Fluent in both engish and Dutch (C1\) is a must
Role Purpose
Own end\-to\-end delivery of technical, asset\-replacement, and infrastructural projects on site, for one of our major global energy clients with a diverse portfolio across traditional and renewable energy sectors.
Act as the client's single point of contact for all operational project matters, while ensuring the team executes to a consistent project management methodology, protects scope, schedule and budget, and operates safely within a live industrial and laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities
Client \& Stakeholder Management
- Act as the first point of contact for the client on all operational project questions; manage expectations and communication cadence
- Align with the maintenance organisation on new project requests, feasibility, and prioritisation
- Chair steering committee and status meetings; escalate issues with recommended options, not just problems
- Ensure all project managers follow the defined PM process and methodology (stage gates, templates, change control, closeout)
- Own scope control — manage change requests formally and prevent scope creep
- Steer planning, critical path, and interdependencies across a multi\-project portfolio
- Own budget adherence — track CAPEX/OPEX, forecast vs. actual, and report variances
- Ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards before handover to operations/maintenance
- Hold HR line responsibility: performance management, coaching, development plans, and hiring input
- Manage team capacity and utilization across concurrent projects; resolve resource conflicts
- Ensure on\-site presence and coverage appropriate to project phases and safety needs
- Maintain a live risk register at both project and portfolio level; drive mitigation actions to closure
- Own the issue escalation path and maintain a decision log for traceability
Ensure all projects comply with site safety, permit\-to\-work, and lab\-specific protocols (e.g. LOTO, hazardous materials handling, Management of Change)
- Coordinate with EHS/QA functions on commissioning and handover of experimental or regulated installations
- Ensure contractor safety compliance, site inductions, and adherence to permit requirements
- Coordinate with procurement on technical scopes, vendor selection, and contract performance
- Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships for specialised technical work
- Ensure formal handover to maintenance/operations, including as\-built documentation, spares lists, and training
- Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for modifications
- Provide portfolio\-level status reporting to leadership (schedule, cost, safety, and quality KPIs)
- Drive lessons\-learned reviews and continuously improve PM process and templates
- Maintain project documentation standards and ensure audit\-readiness
- Stakeholder management and executive\-level communication
- Financial and budget literacy (CAPEX tracking, business case validation)
- People leadership and conflict resolution
- Risk\-based decision making
- Process discipline balanced with pragmatic, hands\-on problem\-solving on the shop floor
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field
- PMP certification (PMI) required or in progress; PRINCE2 also acceptable
- 7–10\+ years managing technical or infrastructural projects, including at least 3 years in a team\-lead or PMO\-type role
- Experience in industrial, process, pharmaceutical, or laboratory environments preferred
- Working knowledge of HSE regulations relevant to industrial and laboratory sites
- Experience with project controls tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, ERP/CAPEX systems)
*We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work\-life balance.*
*Turner \& Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.*
*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.*
*Please find out more about us at* *www.turnerandtownsend.com/*
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