Edward De Jong
General manager
Rotterdam,Zuid Holland
Summary
As an ambitious and results-oriented director, I have gained valuable experience in various positions with various employers and clients. My expertise includes both sustainable civil engineering and the circular materials industry. I consider understanding organizations and their business processes, with a focus on sustainability, an exciting challenge. I am convinced that through innovative approaches and collaboration, we can realize sustainable growth for both the environment and the business community. In addition, I attach great value to the human dimension. I inventory the capacities of the staff and help to further develop them. I see changes as a natural development, whereby I always strive for an optimal balance between content and goals to be achieved.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
De Jong Business Consultancy BV
Rotterdam, Zuid Holland
01.2025 - Current
- As interim CEO (Chief Executive Officer) I perform, among other things but are not limited to, the following:
- Leadership: I am responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the organization
- This includes motivating and coaching the management team and staff
- Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing short-term strategies and objectives that align with the organization’s vision and assist with the transition period
- Operational Management: Overseeing the day-to-day operations and ensuring that the organization’s activities run smoothly, with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness
- Communication: Acting as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including employees, the board of directors, business partners and customers
- This may also include transparently communicating changes and developments within the organization
- Change Management: Leading and facilitating any necessary changes in the organization, for example as a result of reorganization, mergers or acquisitions
- Financial Management: Adding value by monitoring and managing the organization’s financial health, including budgeting, forecasting and monitoring financial performance
- Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks that could affect the organization, including operational, financial and reputational risks
- Board Reporting: Reporting regularly to the board on the progress, performance and significant developments within the organization
- Recruitment and Selection: Involved in the recruitment process of personnel, including determining job requirements, interviewing candidates and advising the board on the selection
- Culture and Values: Promoting a positive organizational culture and ensuring that the organization's core values
are adhered to - Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
General Manager (CEO)
Pelt & Hooykaas Groep BV
Rotterdam, Zuid Holland
03.2020 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: The Pelt & Hooykaas Group has a history of 133 years
- The company Pelt & Hooykaas was founded in 1891 by Mr
- Pelt
- In 1928, Pelt & Hooykaas N.V
- Acquired the exclusive right to market blast furnace slag, slag sand and blast furnace rake asphalt from Koninklijke Nederlandse Hoogovens en Staalfabrieken N.V
- At a later stage, the exclusive right was also acquired to market steel slag supplied by Tata Steel (formerly Corus Metals and before that Nederlandse Hoogovens)
- The following companies belong to the Pelt & Hooykaas Group: Pelt & Hooykaas Rotterdam BV, Pelt & Hooykaas IJmuiden BV, Pelt & Hooykaas Vlissingen BV, BBZ Recycling BV
- In my capacity as general manager, I am responsible for the day-to-day management of the entities within the group
- At operational level, the location managers are responsible for the execution of the daily activities, reporting to me on a weekly basis
- In my role, I had to report weekly to the Board of Directors of De Hoop Terneuzen, being the parent company of Pelt & Hooykaas Groep BV
- The Board of Directors is composed of the owner of the company and the financial director
- On a monthly basis, the financial reports of the individual companies, as well as the forecasts until the end of the financial year, are required to be submitted to the Board of Directors
- Furthermore, starting in October, the business plan for the following financial year is drawn up and submitted for approval
- The Pelt & Hooykaas Group has a history of 133 years
- The company Pelt & Hooykaas was founded in 1891 by Mr
- Pelt
- In 1928, Pelt & Hooykaas N.V
- Acquired the exclusive right to market blast furnace slag, slag sand and blast furnace rake asphalt from Koninklijke Nederlandse Hoogovens en Staalfabrieken N.V
- At a later stage, the exclusive right was also acquired to market steel slag supplied by Tata Steel (formerly Corus Metals and before that Nederlandse Hoogovens)
- The following companies belong to the Pelt & Hooykaas Group: Pelt & Hooykaas Rotterdam BV, Pelt & Hooykaas IJmuiden BV, Pelt & Hooykaas Vlissingen BV, BBZ Recycling BV
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and adopting cutting-edge technology.
Interim Project Manager/ Technical Manager Infrastructure
De Jong Business Consultancy BV
Rotterdam, South Holland
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinating various projects in accordance with UAV-GC, both in the tender and implementation phase, as well as managing personnel and subcontractors
- In addition, the tasks include participating in and chairing construction meetings and other project-related meetings
- It is important to monitor the financial and planning aspects of the project, contract subcontractors, draw up payment schedules and maintain communication with the external stakeholders and the client
- The responsibilities also include drawing up additional and reduced work, carrying out acquisitions and providing or having the financial project administration provided with regard to terms and final settlements
- This includes the Performance Contract RWS Oost Nederland Noord, with an annual turnover of € 12 million, the Performance Contract RWS Noord Nederland Oost, with an annual turnover of € 8 million, and the Hoge Ring Almere Project, with a contract sum of € 40 million, in the capacity of Technical Manager Design & Realization
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Project Leader
KWS Infra Rotterdam
Rotterdam, South Holland
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Managing various projects (UAV-GC/RAW/D&C) in both the tender and implementation phase, as well as managing employees and subcontractors
- This includes attending and chairing construction meetings and other project-related meetings
- I am also responsible for the financial and planning-technical monitoring of the project progress, contracting subcontractors, drawing up payment schedules, and maintaining communication with the external stakeholders and the client
- In addition, I am involved in drawing up additional and reduced work, carrying out acquisition, and taking care of the financial project administration with regard to terms and final settlements
- Specific innovation has been introduced in the Rotterdam branch, focused on Deep Soil Stabilization
Interim Project Manager Infrastructure/Interim Chief Executive Infrastructure
De Jong Business Consultancy BV
Rotterdam, South Holland
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Main contractor at A-lanes A15 section 1 and 2, the construction consortium that has accepted the DBFM project Widening A15
- Section 1 and 2 concerning the Maasvlakte-Botlek tunnel section, a motorway section of approximately 25 kilometers with a budget of € 150 million
- The work includes managing a team of work planners, work supervisors and contractors (approximately 15 FTE), with the management work taking place during the day and the implementation work at night (approximately 100 FTE)
- In addition, discussions are being held with the other joint ventures, namely CSA15, Mobility and Rijkswaterstaat, with regard to traffic measures, cables and pipes, public lighting, traffic systems, fire extinguishing pipes and all other boundary conditions
Manager
Rotterdamse Beton Centrale BV
Rotterdam, South Holland
01.2006 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: a subsidiary of BTE Nederland
- Position: Operations Manager at Rotterdamse Beton Centrale BV, a subsidiary of BTE Nederland
- In this role I am responsible for the further development of Rotterdamse Beton Centrale BV by managing a staff ranging from 10 to 35 employees, as well as coordinating subcontractors and other stakeholders to support the production activities of the immobilization plant in Rotterdam
- This includes a wide range of tasks and responsibilities
- My job also includes acquiring orders, both in the areas of purchasing and sales
- I am responsible for developing the vision and strategy of the company, as well as providing innovative solutions and formulating objectives for the coming five years
- The factory focuses on producing building materials from residual materials, which have been developed for use in civil engineering, the concrete sector and the precast concrete sector
- The company's annual turnover is approximately 4 million euros
- A subsidiary of BTE Nederland
Deputy Director
Dutch Infra Tech BV
Rotterdam, South Holland
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Establishing and managing Dutch Infra Tech BV included managing staff, with a workforce ranging from 10 to 35 employees, as well as coordinating subcontractors and third parties
- The aim was to ensure the production of an immobilization plant in Rotterdam in the broadest sense
- The responsibilities of this position also included acquiring orders, both in the areas of purchasing and sales
- In addition, the role included developing a vision and strategy, providing innovative solutions and formalizing objectives for the coming five years
- The production facility in question focused on the development and production of building materials from residual materials, intended for use in the civil engineering sector (GWW), as well as in the concrete and precast concrete sector
- The company's annual turnover was estimated at around 6 million euros
Company Manager
Megatrax Benelux BV
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Establishing and managing the company Megatrax Benelux BV (with a workforce of 5 to 10 employees), whereby the activities of Megatrax Benelux BV are mainly focused on researching the environmental-hygienic and civil engineering properties of residual materials
- In addition, the activities include the development of new (concrete) products for the Civil Engineering sector (GWW), by applying a cement additive developed in-house, which enables the use of residual materials in (concrete) products and road construction foundations
Owner-Manager
Sole proprietorship de Jong Infra (zzp’er)
Bodegraven, South Holland
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Management and all related activities connected to owning a contractor company. Turnover approximately 3 million euros per year, 15 permanent employees.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Construction Manager Civil Works
BAM Vastgoed
Bodegraven, South Holland
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Supervising compliance with specifications and contract obligations by the executing parties
- Maintaining communication with the construction contractor, the civil contractor, as well as with water boards, governments and clients with regard to the construction and residential development of part-plan 9 & 14 in Ypenburg
- Checking and directing the executing party with regard to the construction of structures, such as culverts, pump cellars and concrete bridges, as well as checking the designs of the structures regarding reinforcement, piles, concrete structures, finishing and delivery
- Checking and motivating the executing parties in the field of the installation of cables and pipes
- The contract sum for the civil works amounts to € 10 million
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
Team Leader Engineering
Construction Consortium HSL7
Bodegraven, South Holland
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Managing and supervising a team of draftsmen, as well as external designers and constructors
- Conducting consultations with executing parties and the client
- The work involved drawing up a design ready for implementation, which had to be carried out in accordance with the Program of Requirements (PVE)
- These designs focused on various components, including earthworks, culverts, roads, station squares, settlement-free structures and the connection to structures
- The contract sum for the Construction Consortium HSL 7 was €385 million, of which the portion for infrastructure amounted to €100 million
Owner-Manager
CIVIL BV Grond Weg en Waterbouw
Bodegraven, South Holland
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Management and all related activities connected to owning a contractor company
- Turnover approximately 3 million euros per year, 15 permanent employees
Project Leader
Verlaat Wegenbouw (BAM WEGEN Regio midden)
Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland
01.1996 - 12.1999
- Coordinating various projects, as well as managing employees, consortium members and subcontractors
- Participating in and chairing construction meetings and other project-related meetings
- Supervising the financial and planning aspects of the project, contracting subcontractors, drawing up a payment schedule, maintaining communication with the client, drawing up additional and reduced work, and carrying out acquisition activities
- Projects: Construction and development of Leijhof Euro
- 7.025.000, - Construction of Transferium A44 Prov
- South Holland Euro
- 3.150.000, -
Project Manager
Civil Engineering Contractor
Hardinxveld-Giessendam, South Holland
01.1992 - 12.1996
- Daily management of the project, including the management of 5 to 55 employees and subcontractors
- Ordering and calling up materials and equipment, scheduling external parties, attending project-related meetings
- Projects: Construction of a test site at Schiphol Euro
- 2.450.000, - Construction of the railway tunnel chain park Euro
- 150.000, - Reconstruction of Kop van Zuid Municipality of Rotterdam Euro
- 2.250.000, - Reconstruction of Waalhaven Municipality of Rotterdam Euro
- 2.445.000, - Construction of RET Tram Stop Euro
- 165.000, - Construction of the Distripark industrial estate Euro
- 2.025.000, - Reconstruction of Stieltjesstraat Municipality of Rotterdam Euro
- 550.000, - Construction of a hazardous substances route NS Railinfra Euro
- 3.750.000, -
Education
MBA - Sustainability Studies
NCOI Opleidingen
Amersfoort, Netherlands 01.2025 - 06.2025
Skills
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Project management
Business development
Leadership and team building
New business development
Staff management
Strategic planning
Effective leader
Operations oversight
Timeline
MBA - Sustainability Studies
NCOI Opleidingen
01.2025 - 06.2025
General Manager
De Jong Business Consultancy BV
01.2025 - Current
General Manager (CEO)
Pelt & Hooykaas Groep BV
03.2020 - 12.2024
Interim Project Manager/ Technical Manager Infrastructure
De Jong Business Consultancy BV
05.2019 - 03.2020
Project Leader
KWS Infra Rotterdam
05.2015 - 05.2019
Interim Project Manager Infrastructure/Interim Chief Executive Infrastructure
De Jong Business Consultancy BV
01.2013 - 12.2014
Manager
Rotterdamse Beton Centrale BV
01.2006 - 12.2013
Deputy Director
Dutch Infra Tech BV
01.2006 - 12.2010
Company Manager
Megatrax Benelux BV
01.2004 - 12.2006
Construction Manager Civil Works
BAM Vastgoed
01.2003 - 12.2004
Owner-Manager
Sole proprietorship de Jong Infra (zzp’er)
01.2002 - 12.2006
Team Leader Engineering
Construction Consortium HSL7
01.2002 - 12.2003
Owner-Manager
CIVIL BV Grond Weg en Waterbouw
01.1999 - 12.2002
Project Leader
Verlaat Wegenbouw (BAM WEGEN Regio midden)
01.1996 - 12.1999
Project Manager
Civil Engineering Contractor
01.1992 - 12.1996
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