Project Manager, Property Management & Maintenance | Arkin Real Estate

What will you be doing?

At Arkin Vastgoed, we are looking for a hands-on, solution-oriented technical project manager. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing scheduled maintenance work and sustainability projects. You will work closely with facilities management colleagues at various locations and with external vendors to keep our buildings in top condition.

In addition, you will serve as a sounding board for our (technical) colleagues on-site and maintain close contact with suppliers and contractors. You will contribute to our real estate policy by applying your knowledge of contract management and supplier selection and by ensuring the right balance between price and quality.

Your responsibilities:

• Coordinating and overseeing (long-term) maintenance and scheduled work;
• Managing and evaluating maintenance contractors, contractors, and suppliers;
• Implementing energy-efficient and circular solutions in maintenance processes;
• Developing and managing maintenance budgets and ensuring cost-effective solutions;
• Inspecting completed work and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations;
• Serve as a point of contact and sounding board for colleagues, users, and external parties;
• Manage, monitor, and optimize maintenance contracts and service agreements.

We offer you:

Here are just a few of Arkin’s attractive employment benefits:

• Terms of employment in accordance with the GGZ Collective Bargaining Agreement, pay scale 55/60 (min. €3,199 and max. €5,548 gross based on a 36-hour workweek), depending on education and work experience;
• This is a position for 32 to 36 hours per week for one year, and if you enjoy the work, we definitely intend to offer you a permanent contract afterward;
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.33%, 8% vacation pay, and you’ll build up a solid pension plan with the Healthcare & Welfare Pension Fund;
• A work-from-home policy that includes reimbursement for setting up a workspace and compensation for days worked from home;
• For commuting and business travel, you will receive a second-class transit pass, which can also be used for OV-fiets, or a mileage allowance;
• Discounts on insurance from Univé and Centraal Beheer;
• A flexible benefits plan that allows you to use your gross salary for additional vacation time, a bicycle purchase, and supplemental travel expenses;
• For your well-being, you’ll receive an annual wellness budget of up to €100 (for full-time employees working at least 18 hours per week) and access to the Nrgize platform to participate in activities such as boot camp, yoga, and salsa dancing. You’ll also get unlimited access to Good Habitz’s online courses.

What do you bring to the table?

We expect our new colleague to be creative and innovative, and to be willing to think outside the box.

We would also be delighted to receive your application if you:

• Have a demonstrable college-level work and thinking ability, preferably with a degree in engineering or a related field, supplemented by 3–5 years of relevant work experience in a similar position;
• Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Have a solution-oriented and practical approach, with an eye for value for money and sustainability;
• Have knowledge of contract management and supplier selection;
• Experience in client-led project management and project management is a plus;
• A driver's license (Class B) and your own transportation are also preferred, given the various locations throughout the Greater Amsterdam area.

Careers at Arkin

Arkin is the leading mental health care provider in the Randstad region, offering 11 specialties.Together, we are expertsin the fields of psychiatry and addiction treatment. We are committed to fostering the mental resilience of our clients.

Arkin employs 4,200 dedicated, passionate professionals who aren’t afraid to take risks. They are constantly seeking tailored solutions for their clients. Quality is always our top priority. We therefore encourage our employees to continue developing their expertise through comprehensive training programs.

Careers at Arkin Real Estate

The Real Estate Department is responsible for acquiring, managing, maintaining, and divesting the properties of Arkin and all its specialized units. Our team also provides consulting services in the areas of security and facility management. In collaboration with various parties, we manage the maintenance of approximately 50 locations (totaling nearly 100,000 m²), where either owner- or tenant-responsible maintenance applies. Our goal is to ensure the quality and continuity of the buildings and systems so that they comply with legal requirements and regulations.

Work Environment & Culture

Our current project managers describe working at Arkin Vastgoed as:

• “A focus on employees in terms of well-being, work-life balance, and recognition.”
• “The added dimension of caring for others, combined with technical work.”
• “A really pleasant work environment with friendly, approachable coworkers.”
• “Freedom in work, both in terms of time and responsibility.”
• “A focus on sustainability, Green Footprint, and pioneering work in mental health care, particularly in Amsterdam and the surrounding area.”
• “Great Place to Work: this is confirmed in certification reports and by our employees themselves.”

The Real Estate department has an informal and open work environment where humor and collaboration are key. On Mondays and Thursdays, we work together in the office, and on other days, we offer the flexibility to work in a hybrid model. You’ll have the freedom to work independently and take the initiative, with support available when needed.

Our manager, Menno Glimmerveen, is an approachable and inspiring leader who motivates you to bring out the best in yourself.

Our office is located on Klaprozenweg in Amsterdam North, on the NDSM site. Arkin is easily accessible by public transportation, and the NDSM site offers plenty of great places to eat and walk around—perfect for grabbing lunch with colleagues!

Interested? 

For more information about this position, please contact Menno Glimmerveen, Real Estate Manager, at 020-590 5019. He is available to tell you more and answer any questions you may have. You can apply as long as the job posting is online. Once we have welcomed a new colleague, the job posting will be closed.

We prefer to find new colleagues ourselves; we feel that’s a more personal approach. Therefore, unsolicited sales calls are not appreciated.