EXPERTISE IN

PUBLIC PROJECTS

Professional project and program management for government organizations

MoonForest | Laurus van Essen | Project Management in the Public Sector

Expert project management for government projects

Active since 2010 as project and program manager in the public sector, with broad experience in infrastructural projects, implementation of new laws and regulations, ICT projects, research and organizational consulting.

Clients include ProRail, the Public Prosecutor's Office, RDW, probation organizations, the Dutch Caribbean Guardianship Council and the Dutch Caribbean Department of Social Affairs.

Projects are often carried out in close cooperation with municipalities, chain partners and implementing organizations, and have substantial impact on the environment, target group or internal processes.

A selection of projects

Truck Toll

Implementation manager Main Service Provider

RDW

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Improve railroad crossing safety in downtown Hilversum

Project Manager National Improvement Program Railroad Crossings

ProRail

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Tackling unguarded railroad crossings in Enkhuizen, Heemstede, Hillegom and Lisse

Project Manager Non-Actively Secured Railroad Crossings

ProRail

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Demolition of 'monumental' sign post in Amersfoort

Project Manager

ProRail

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YORIAS+ | Risk assessment for youth

Developer of a new risk assessment instrument for minors on Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius

Guardianship Council Caribbean Netherlands

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Realization of Noise Barrier 'Bajeskwartier'

Project Manager

ProRail

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Implementation of the Childcare Act BES

Advisor

National Office for the Caribbean Netherlands

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Expansion Rail Yard in the Harbour of Amsterdam

Project Manager 'Programma Hoogfrequent Spoor'

ProRail

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Exploration Underpass Gateway to Hoorn

Project Manager

ProRail

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Experienced management of complex projects and programs

Tenders & contracts

Extensive experience with (European) tenders and contract management for IT and infrastructure projects.

Including UAV-GC, DBFMO and framework agreements.

Project planning & risk management

Detailed planning and thorough risk management to bring projects to a successful conclusion in a controlled manner.

Tools: including JIRA and Primavera.

Collaboration is not a means, but the engine behind every result

Management & accountability

Clear accountability and decision-making, with the right tone and a keen sense of relationships. Precise where it matters, pragmatic where needed.

Experience with large project (portfolios) with multiple clients and budget responsibility up to €50 million.

Stakeholder & environment management

Early engagement and clear communication pave the way for better results and a smooth implementation.

This applies to internal stakeholders as well as interest groups, partner organizations and citizens.

Team building & development

The best results are achieved by a team that trusts each other and where there is room for personal and team development.

That requires time & attention, but yields great results! And makes work fun!

Certified project management

Extensive experience, effective leadership and solid theoretical foundation!

  • University level (MA, University of Amsterdam)
  • IPMA C
  • Neerlands Diep - Academy for Public Construction and Infrastructure Projects
  • Prince2
  • Professional Scrum Master
  • VCA VOL