Project Director

OUR OFFER:
Career pathway – potential to grow with the company
Attractive health coverage - majority covered by the company (health, dental and vision)
Personal Time Off – 4 weeks
Train access within the building
Modern downtown office – enjoy the spectacular staff break out lounge
Scenic view of the river from the 31st Floor
Flexible work schedule
Team Functions – family and company events

This is NewCold
NewCold is a Global leader in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics (within the top 5 of our industry). We are on a rapid growth phase. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.

About the Job
NewCold is seeking a seasoned Project Director. As the Project Director, you are the link between all of the moving parts in building a new worksite, from headquarters in the Netherlands, contractors, suppliers and all cross functional departments at NewCold. You will be responsible for the entire project from Business Development until the final implementation. In this role, you make sure that the project gets delivered on time, within budget and in scope. While managing the project, you will also ensure that Health & Safety protocols are embedded from the beginning in project scope.

What will you be doing?

-Manage and maintain all high-level project deliverables
-Own the creation and management of the project budget and planning
-Supervise the project financially and contractually
-Monitor the design and procurement with support of HQ and the associated engineering companies
-Liaise with and manage the local project team
-Record all project related documentation, such as permits, drawings, minutes etc.
-Lead and organize Steering Committee meetings and project meetings
-Periodically report to our Management Team and give the required input for reporting to the client and investor
-Maintain effective and ongoing communication with all parties

What do you bring to the table?
-Master/Bachelor Degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
-At least 10 years of professional experience as a senior project manager on complex construction, automation or logistics projects
-Excellent written and verbal communication
-In-depth knowledge of principles, practices and theories of project management.
-Willingness to travel frequently to project locations - up to 75%

Are you up for the job?
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.

Job Functions

« Back to Careers