Project Manager, Building Services Engineering

What will you be doing?

As a project manager, you will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and ongoing development of mechanical systems within our real estate portfolio. This includes HVAC systems, ventilation, heating, cooling, and plumbing systems.

You:

• manages maintenance and improvement projects from planning through to completion;
• monitors quality, scheduling, budget, and safety;
• coordinates with internal colleagues (healthcare, facilities, real estate) and external parties;
• assesses technical installation issues and translates them into feasible solutions;
• ensures that installations comply with laws, regulations, and sustainability goals;
• contributes ideas on future-proof real estate and replacement investments.

You move seamlessly between strategy and practice: from long-term planning to solving urgent technical issues.

What makes this position special?

You’ll be working in a socially meaningful environment where technology directly contributes to well-being and safety. This isn’t a typical real estate role—it’s a position where you’ll take into account vulnerable populations, care processes, and the continuity of treatment.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• take responsibility;
• collaborate with various disciplines;
• actively contribute to making technical management more sustainable and professional.

We offer you:

You will be working at a large social knowledge organization in the mental health sector, where real estate and technology are key prerequisites for providing quality care. And:

• Terms of employment in accordance with the GGZ Collective Bargaining Agreement, pay scale 55/60 (maximum €5,730 gross based on a 36-hour workweek);
• This is a 36-hour-per-week position, with the intention of converting it to a permanent position if the candidate performs well;
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.33% and 8.33% vacation pay;
• You are building up a solid retirement pension with the Healthcare & Welfare Pension Fund.
• In addition, Arkin offers a number of attractive employment benefits:
• 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 work-from-home policy that includes reimbursement for setting up a workspace and compensation for days worked from home;
• With 11 specialties across various locations, Arkin also offers many long-term opportunities for your professional development and personal growth. To this end, we offer a wide range of training programs;
• 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, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, you’ll receive an annual wellness budget of €1,000 (pro-rated based on your employment status) and an annual vitality budget of up to €100 (for permanent employees working at least 18 hours per week), as well as access to the Nrgize platform to participate in activities such as boot camp, yoga, and salsa dancing. In addition, you’ll receive unlimited access to GoodHabitz’s online course offerings.

What do you bring to the table?

We are looking for a colleague who combines technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability. You work in a systematic manner and are able to explain complex systems in a way that is easy for your colleagues in the healthcare sector to understand. In addition, we require:

• HBO-level education and thinking skills, preferably in installation engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field;
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in technical management, maintenance, or installation projects;
• Knowledge of and experience with building services systems (HVAC, air handling, water systems, heat pumps);
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience with contract management, procurement, and supplier selection;
• An interest in sustainability, energy management, and circular technologies;
• Experience with project-based work or acting as a project manager is a plus;
• A Class B driver's license and your own transportation are preferred (due to locations throughout the Greater Amsterdam area).

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.

The manager, Menno Glimmerveen, is an approachable leader who provides guidance and encourages 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 car and public transportation.

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.