I have spent my career managing and delivering civil construction projects in the marine industry, focusing on building and improving infrastructure like shipyards, slipways, and port facilities. My work has taken me to various locations across Africa and South America, where I've developed a skillset for handling projects in demanding conditions while keeping everything up to high safety, quality, and environmental standards.From early design stages to hands-on implementation, I have managed all aspects of project delivery. This includes constructing infrastructure, such as sun awnings, repair facilities, water treatment plants, electrical systems, winch systems, and workshops. I am diligent in managing costs and finances, ensuring every project finalizes on schedule and within budget.I'm also experienced in working with different stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, subcontractors, and community members, to ensure everyone is on the same page and working toward the same goals. Leading teams from different cultural backgrounds in dynamic environments is a strength of mine. I'm passionate about taking on projects that challenge me as a person and I enjoy working in settings where communication is open, and people are encouraged to take ownership of their work. My approach to leadership centers on efficiency, safety, and delivering quality results.
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Manager Projects And OperationsDamenGoes, Ze, Nl -
Manager Projects & OperationsDamen Apr 2022 - PresentNetherlands -
Project ManagerDamen Apr 2024 - PresentNetherlands/DjiboutiTurn-Key Dry Dock and Ship Repair Facility, DjiboutiThis ongoing project includes building a modular floating dry dock and an onshore ship repair facility. The facility will feature multiple workshops, an office building, storage areas, and a quay wall to support a full range of vessel maintenance and repair services.After stepping in for the previous project manager, I have been guiding the project from the planning and design stages through to construction. My role involves leading local teams and subcontractors, keeping the project compliant with all regulations, and adjusting strategies as needed to align with evolving goals. I maintain clear communication with stakeholders and oversee risk management, financial controls, and coordination efforts to keep the project on track and within budget. -
Project Manager On-SiteDamen Oct 2018 - Dec 2021Mombasa, Mombasa County, KenyaTurn-key Project of 4000 tons slipway and facilitiesThe project includes a 150-meter-long slipway construction and several buildings and hangars for the rehabilitation of vessels.As a project manager on-site, a part of my responsibilities was making and overseeing the project's planning, design, and construction, managing the work of our local staff and subcontractors, managing risks, communicating effectively with stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing finances, and coordinating project delivery. -
Site ManagerDamen Shipyards Group Dec 2014 - Oct 2017Nestoil Group, Port Harcourt, NigeriaProject Repair-facility and Trainings-center for Nestoil Group 2014 - 2017The project includes construction of a new Repair-facility with office space and Trainings-center for locale trainees. I am responsible for daily supervision and execution on site. -
Assistant Site ManagerDamen Shipyards Group Dec 2012 - Dec 2014Armada Venezuela, Puerto Cabello, VenezuelaProject Shipyard Ucocar , Puerto Cabello, Venezuela 2012 - 2014The project includes construction of new shipyard facility (main shed equipped with tools and equipment for construction of vessels, warehouse, multiple parkings / transfer area and slipway)I was responsible for daily supervision and execution. -
Assistant Site ManagerDamen Shipyards Group Feb 2011 - Jan 2012Ghana, TakoradiProject for Ghana navy, in Takoradi, Ghana 2010 - 2012.The project includes reconstruction and repair of existing shipyard ( repaired and upgraded slipway with multiple parkings for several types of military vessels and sun-awning). I was responsible for daily supervision and execution on site. -
Assistant Site ManagerDamen Shipyards Oct 2009 - Jan 2011South Sudan, JubaProject for gouverment of Juba, South sudan 2009 - 2011. The project included construction of a new shipyard facility ( Upgrading an older warehouse with tools and equipment, a slipway with transfer area and parking for several small vessels. I was responsible for daily supervision and execution on site.
Thomas K. Education Details
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Mhbo -
Markiezaat CollegeBeroepsopleidende Leerweg Niveau 2 -
Roc ZeelandBeroeps Opleidend Niveau 2 -
Grote Stelle/ Markiezaat CollegeVmbo
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Thomas K. attended Ncoi Opleidingen, Markiezaat College, Roc Zeeland, Grote Stelle/ Markiezaat College.
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