Ben - Project Manager

“As customer contact, you get the chance to see something of the world, because you regularly visit projects for your work.”

Once an order is confirmed by the customer, the Project Manager comes into the picture. A working group is formed with colleagues from Mechanical, Software and Hardware Engineering, and as Project Manager, you direct various aspects such as the engineering, the work and assembly planning, and the general scheduling of the project. The trick is to see where there is room in the overall schedule to do things as efficiently as possible. I have plenty of contact with colleagues in internal departments but also with the customer and the other project suppliers. As Project Manager I am the first point of address during the course of the project, so I also see something of the world as I regularly visit projects for my work. This makes the job challenging and varied. All the systems we install for customers are unique. Our customers are located all over the world, so this allows me to experience the cultural differences between the various countries, which is something I enjoy.

Houdijk is a company that is growing rapidly and is fully occupied with developments, making it a very dynamic place to work. It is a family business with a social character. There is great commitment and good care for the personnel. Lots of courses are offered here to help you improve in your work or to give you opportunities for the future. Moreover, many experienced colleagues work at Houdijk, from whom you can learn a great deal in practice and during workshops. I did a course myself on giving better leadership. Houdijk Holland is an attractive company for your development.