Project Manager - Industrial Steel Preservation
Project Manager – Industrial Steel Preservation
About our client
Our client is a solid Dutch family-owned organization with an international reach and a long-standing track record in industrial steel preservation and corrosion protection. They deliver high-quality solutions in surface preparation, blasting, and protective coating for demanding industrial and maritime environments.
Working here means being part of a close-knit, hands-on organization where responsibility, craftsmanship, and reliability matter—and where no two days are the same.
What you’ll do
As Project Manager – Industrial Steel Preservation, you are the key link between production, planning, and the customer. You maintain a helicopter view while staying closely involved in daily operations and execution.
You will:
- Take full ownership of industrial corrosion protection projects, from kick-off to handover.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (blasters, painters/coaters, maintenance, logistics, warehouse).
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients and regularly visit project locations.
- Monitor and enforce HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards.
- Translate work orders, drawings, planning data, and specifications into clear execution plans.
- Plan, allocate, and control daily activities together with team leaders.
- Take responsibility for production halls, tools, installations, and equipment.
- Identify bottlenecks, handle complaints decisively, and implement practical solutions.
- Drive process improvements and optimize production costs.
- Ensure accurate administration, reporting, and invoicing towards management.
Requirements
- Bachelor-level thinking and working ability (HBO), preferably in a technical field
(e.g. mechanical engineering, technical operations, industrial or steel-related) - Proven leadership experience in a production-driven, industrial environment, preferably within:
-Shipbuilding or ship repair
-Maritime or offshore industry
-Heavy industry or steel construction
-Industrial coating, blasting, or corrosion protection
- Experience managing multidisciplinary shop-floor teams in dynamic, time-critical environments.
- Knowledge of coating inspection standards (NACE and/or FROSIO) is a strong plus.
- VOL-VCA certification, or willingness to obtain it.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English.
Your profile
You are:
- A hands-on leader who turns plans into action.
- Clear and confident in communication and decision-making.
- Someone who motivates people and keeps teams aligned.
- Proactive in spotting risks and solving issues before they escalate.
- Open to training, development, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
A dynamic role with a high level of responsibility and autonomy
- A competitive, above-average salary and an excellent pension scheme
- Strong employment conditions, including company phone and laptop
- A company car if required for the role
- Training, certifications, and clear opportunities to grow and develop
- A close-knit team culture where professionalism and enjoyment go hand in hand
- Informal extras such as bi-weekly padel games near the Amsterdam office