Responsible for overall contract and change management (claims management) throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Project scope: installation and stringing of conductor cables on existing 380 kV high-voltage transmission towers in the north of the Netherlands (Noordwest 380 kV / WL?EOS380 connection).
Contract negotiations with TenneT and subcontractors regarding scope, schedule, and remuneration.
Contract volume: +50 Mio. Euro
Active drafting and development of contracts for tender preparation in road construction and road modification projects.
Support in bid preparation, including technical contractual documentation for road renovations and upgrades.
Responsible for contract and process management during the comprehensive renovation of the historic Waal Bridge in Nijmegen, a nearly 90-year-old steel arch bridge with high traffic volumes.
The project also served as a Dutch pilot project for the safe removal of chromium-6-containing coatings, requiring the development and application of specialized working methods.
Management and supervision of contractual execution with all subcontractors, including contract drafting and negotiations.
Organization of process workflows, including quality management, document control, auditing, and coordination.
Contract volume: +60 Mio. Euro
Client: TenneT.
Scope: Design and construction of 380 kV transmission towers and foundations across two sections awarded as a single tender package: Eemshaven?Vierverlaten (Noordwest 380 kV) and Borssele?Rilland (Zuidwest 380 kV West).
Responsible for overall contract management, including claim and change management, subcontractor contracts, and negotiations.
Monitoring contractual performance (schedule, cost, quality) and acting as the interface between client, engineering, and construction.
Contract volume: approximately EUR 200 million.
Member of the four-person management team of the Parkway 6 consortium (including BESIX, Dura Vermeer, Rebel Valley, John Laing).
Role as legal lead with responsibility for contract strategy, legal negotiations, and contract drafting within the consortium.
Successful bidder in the PPP tender for the expansion of the A6 motorway (section Almere Havendreef ? Almere Oost) based on best value for money.
Project scope: expansion from 2×2 to 4×2 lanes, including design, construction, financing, and 20-year maintenance (DBFM model).
Contract value: approximately EUR 300 million.
Responsible for coordination with consortium partners, risk assessment, and legal safeguarding of the bid strategy.
Contract reviews and tender management (FIDIC / RAW).
Project execution
Contract management for new-build projects, including the Dendermonde Prison (EUR 182 million) and Beveren Prison (EUR 145 million).
Contract management and maintenance management for housing DBFM/PPP project.
Contract volume: +320 Mio Euro.
Support of infrastructure projects, including tunnel renovation, park-and-ride facilities, and quay wall construction.
Implementation of ISO 9001:2000 within the project environment.
2008 - 2010
Master of Science (M.Sc.) ? Construction Process & Project Management
University of Twente
Graduated on Systems Engineering at NACO (Netherlands Airports Consultant).
2003 - 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) ? Civil Engineering & Management
University of Twente
Bachelor thesis on logistics at Van Oord in Dubai (Palm Deira island)
Senior Contract & Claims Manager with extensive experience in managing complex commercial and contractual frameworks in large-scale energy, infrastructure, and PPP/DBFM projects. Proven expertise in the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts, change and claim management, risk and obligation management, tender support, and stakeholder coordination in multinational project environments.
Strong experience working with TenneT (380 kV grid reinforcement), Rijkswaterstaat (large-scale infrastructure), BESIX, BAM, and other contractors in the energy and telecommunications sectors. Highly experienced in supporting project teams through clear contract strategies, proactive risk mitigation, and structured preparation and enforcement of claims.
Well-versed in FIDIC, RAW, DBFM, VOB A/B, and experienced in complex, claim-intensive multi-package projects.
Responsible for overall contract and change management (claims management) throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Project scope: installation and stringing of conductor cables on existing 380 kV high-voltage transmission towers in the north of the Netherlands (Noordwest 380 kV / WL?EOS380 connection).
Contract negotiations with TenneT and subcontractors regarding scope, schedule, and remuneration.
Contract volume: +50 Mio. Euro
Active drafting and development of contracts for tender preparation in road construction and road modification projects.
Support in bid preparation, including technical contractual documentation for road renovations and upgrades.
Responsible for contract and process management during the comprehensive renovation of the historic Waal Bridge in Nijmegen, a nearly 90-year-old steel arch bridge with high traffic volumes.
The project also served as a Dutch pilot project for the safe removal of chromium-6-containing coatings, requiring the development and application of specialized working methods.
Management and supervision of contractual execution with all subcontractors, including contract drafting and negotiations.
Organization of process workflows, including quality management, document control, auditing, and coordination.
Contract volume: +60 Mio. Euro
Client: TenneT.
Scope: Design and construction of 380 kV transmission towers and foundations across two sections awarded as a single tender package: Eemshaven?Vierverlaten (Noordwest 380 kV) and Borssele?Rilland (Zuidwest 380 kV West).
Responsible for overall contract management, including claim and change management, subcontractor contracts, and negotiations.
Monitoring contractual performance (schedule, cost, quality) and acting as the interface between client, engineering, and construction.
Contract volume: approximately EUR 200 million.
Member of the four-person management team of the Parkway 6 consortium (including BESIX, Dura Vermeer, Rebel Valley, John Laing).
Role as legal lead with responsibility for contract strategy, legal negotiations, and contract drafting within the consortium.
Successful bidder in the PPP tender for the expansion of the A6 motorway (section Almere Havendreef ? Almere Oost) based on best value for money.
Project scope: expansion from 2×2 to 4×2 lanes, including design, construction, financing, and 20-year maintenance (DBFM model).
Contract value: approximately EUR 300 million.
Responsible for coordination with consortium partners, risk assessment, and legal safeguarding of the bid strategy.
Contract reviews and tender management (FIDIC / RAW).
Project execution
Contract management for new-build projects, including the Dendermonde Prison (EUR 182 million) and Beveren Prison (EUR 145 million).
Contract management and maintenance management for housing DBFM/PPP project.
Contract volume: +320 Mio Euro.
Support of infrastructure projects, including tunnel renovation, park-and-ride facilities, and quay wall construction.
Implementation of ISO 9001:2000 within the project environment.
2008 - 2010
Master of Science (M.Sc.) ? Construction Process & Project Management
University of Twente
Graduated on Systems Engineering at NACO (Netherlands Airports Consultant).
2003 - 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) ? Civil Engineering & Management
University of Twente
Bachelor thesis on logistics at Van Oord in Dubai (Palm Deira island)
Senior Contract & Claims Manager with extensive experience in managing complex commercial and contractual frameworks in large-scale energy, infrastructure, and PPP/DBFM projects. Proven expertise in the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts, change and claim management, risk and obligation management, tender support, and stakeholder coordination in multinational project environments.
Strong experience working with TenneT (380 kV grid reinforcement), Rijkswaterstaat (large-scale infrastructure), BESIX, BAM, and other contractors in the energy and telecommunications sectors. Highly experienced in supporting project teams through clear contract strategies, proactive risk mitigation, and structured preparation and enforcement of claims.
Well-versed in FIDIC, RAW, DBFM, VOB A/B, and experienced in complex, claim-intensive multi-package projects.