Rik Vermeulen is 23 years young, but already has his goal in sight: to become the main performer. In the service of Janssen de Jong Bouw South, he is currently leading the construction of 30 homes in Neeldervelt in Roermond, a project of 210 climate-neutral homes developed by Janssen de Jong Projectontwikkeling. At the moment he is still completing the internal company training ‘execution large construction and utility’ and he is where he wants to be.
And to think that Rik joined the company only four years ago as an intern Work Planner. However, he soon traded this position within the company for that of executor. He could not resist the lure of the construction site. “As a work planner, you’re inside a lot anyway. And I prefer to be outside. Amongst the people. As a contractor I feel more involved in the process. Sometimes you sit with the guys in the shed, other times at the table with the client, project manager and architect. On the construction site there are no ranks or positions. Everyone is equal.
Making decisions independently
At Janssen de Jong Bouw, Rik is given the freedom to map out his own route and make decisions independently. “It is in every way a progressive company that is always working on new things, such as the new hull process, BIM and the Quality Assurance Act (Wkb). We are always alert to new market developments”.
