Gerard Murck, operations manager

My role at BAM is that of an Operations Manager. Basically, my work focuses on the people who carry out the daily activities on our projects. I manage project managers and teams working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, viaducts, and tunnels. In doing so, I oversee planning, budget, safety, sustainability, and collaboration with our clients. I also coordinate planning and capacity to ensure that people are deployed in the right place at the right time. That balance is crucial for the successful delivery of projects. 

At the moment, for example, I am active at a TenneT project site in Geertruidenberg. We are working on strengthening the electricity pylons. Because the cables are becoming heavier, the pylons also need reinforcement. In addition, I support various tenders from a production perspective, currently mainly in the southern part of the Netherlands. I work on larger and more complex projects for clients like Rijkswaterstaat, TenneT, ProRail, and the Central Government Real Estate Agency. 

What makes me proud to work at BAM is the freedom you get to develop yourself. I always say: if you can’t find what you’re looking for at BAM, you haven’t looked hard enough. Whether you want to build, focus on sustainability, or work on digitalisation or ICT – there is always a place for you. 

What makes a BAM project recognisable to me is the structure, the attention to sustainability, and the ability to truly work in an integrated way. But above all, it’s about trust and responsibility. I give people clear frameworks and then say: this is your assignment, go and make it happen. That space is exactly what helps people grow – and what enables BAM to remain successful as a whole.

Over the years, I have seen our culture change significantly. Where we used to have a more directive and sometimes even pampering approach, we now work much more based on trust. We have conversations with people about the desired results and the frameworks within which they operate. Whether you work on a construction site, in a leadership position, or in a supporting role, everyone receives responsibility. That freedom helps people take ownership and develop themselves.