Team Lead Project Preparation

Veldeman, based in Bree, has been synonymous with innovation and craftsmanship for over 50 years in the development, production, rental, and sale of demountable (tent) structures. As Team Lead Project Preparation, you will be responsible for the preparation and management of our projects. You will monitor planning, feasibility, and performance. You will manage the Project Office team and ensure smooth, accurate, and well-prioritized project flow. Your data-driven approach will help you create overview, control, and drive continuous improvement.

Job description:

• You analyze projects together with the Project Manager and assess complexity, risks, and the required presence on site.
• In the preparation phase, you monitor feasibility, completeness, and priorities for a smooth project flow.
• You prepare realistic progress and capacity plans and communicate these clearly to all stakeholders involved.
• You monitor KPIs within work preparation and project administration (contract agreements, hours, scope, and deadlines).
• You analyze performance and bottlenecks in work preparation and planning, and identify risks in a timely manner.
• You monitor the weekly progress of ongoing projects and closely follow up on post-calculations.
• You report to the Operations Manager in a data-driven manner and act as a substantive sparring partner.
• You manage the Project Office team, structure and distribute work within calculation, work preparation and purchasing.
• You coach, motivate and support employees and communicate openly and transparently, even with complex messages.

Profile

• Enthusiastic and solution-oriented team leader who takes initiative and responsibility.
• Stress-resistant, decisive and a real problem solver.
• Analytically strong with organizational talent; translates strategy into concrete actions on the work floor.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels and experienced in KPIs, planning and project monitoring.
• Driven by continuous improvement and actively contributing to a positive, values-driven corporate culture.
• Acts as a connecting link between Operations, Project Management, Sales and other internal stakeholders.