Key Skills

Job Description

To strengthen our presence in the Netherlands, we are looking for an experienced, technically skilled and commercially minded Freelance Project Manager. As Project Manager, you take ownership of complex multidisciplinary EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) and EPCM (Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management) lab and cleanroom projects, ensuring successful delivery within agreed scope, budget, schedule and quality requirements from concept to completion. Project management & execution Lead EPC/EPCM projects from concept through engineering, construction and handover. Manage schedules, budgets, financial performance, risks and multidisciplinary teams. Ensure high standards of quality, safety and project execution. Contractor & supplier management Build and maintain a strong network of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in the Netherlands. Select, negotiate with and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers throughout project execution. Commercial involvement & business development Build strong client relationships and identify new commercial opportunities. Contribute to EPC/EPCM proposals, tenders, cost estimates and contract negotiations. Actively support VILS' growth in the Dutch Life Sciences market. Your profile Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. Proven EPC/EPCM project management experience, preferably in the Life Sciences industry. Strong technical understanding of cleanrooms, HVAC, process equipment and/or utilities. Experience with procurement, construction management and subcontractor coordination. An established network of contractors and suppliers in the Netherlands. Commercial mindset, strong leadership and negotiation skills. Fluent in Dutch and English. Willing to travel to client and project sites. Operating as an independent freelance professional/ZZP’er. What We Offer A long-term freelance collaboration on innovative, technically challenging projects. A high degree of autonomy and flexibility in organising your work. The opportunity to contribute to VILS' growth and commercial development in the Netherlands. Collaboration with an experienced, international team of engineers and project managers. The opportunity to leverage the expertise, technologies and international network of Masco Group while contributing to VILS' growth in the Netherlands. About VILS At VILS, we drive innovation in Life Sciences and Novel Foods by designing and constructing state-of-the-art labs and cleanrooms. As an international partner, we design, lead and supervise investment projects from process analysis to fully functional labs and cleanrooms - ensuring every facility is perfectly aligned with the production processes. As part of Masco Group, we combine VILS' entrepreneurial approach and project expertise with the capabilities of an international group of specialised companies. Together, we offer integrated solutions across the pharmaceutical manufacturing value chain, from process engineering and clean utilities to automation, construction and qualification.

Core Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary EPC/EPCM laboratory and cleanroom projects from concept through engineering, construction, and handover, managing scope, budgets, schedules, risks, quality, and safety. Coordinate contractors and suppliers, support proposals and negotiations, build client relationships, and contribute to VILS' growth in the Dutch Life Sciences market.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical field, proven EPC/EPCM project management experience, and strong technical understanding of cleanrooms and related systems. Candidates should have procurement and construction coordination experience, an established Dutch contractor and supplier network, commercial and leadership skills, fluency in Dutch and English, willingness to travel, and independent freelance status.

Benefits

• Autonomy
• Flexible Work Organization
• Long-Term Freelance Collaboration
• International Team Collaboration