Rienk Mud

Project Manager
“In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” For as long as I can remember, this remarkable analysis has preoccupied me. I made it my profession as a construction manager. What have people really understood when they say they understand what I mean? That question drives how I forge collaborations.

The common thread in my work as a construction manager is representing my client. My job is to monitor his interests in terms of schedule, cost and quality. Successful building, however, is much more than stacking bricks on top of each other; it is primarily about bringing people together. In each specific project per se. Successful construction is the result of clear communication and good cooperation between people who all have their own knowledge, qualities, experience, beliefs and intentions. It gives me great satisfaction when I manage to break down barriers between people and motivate them to build the project result together.

Wanting to give meaning to the verb 'to cooperate'

I believe that smooth cooperation results from understanding each other combined with having trust in each other. Collaboration is the result of wanting to give substance to the verb ‘collaborate’ together. In my opinion, the most important characteristics for a smooth cooperation are: having attention and respect for each other, trusting each other, being able to put project interests above individual interests, seeing and seizing opportunities together, and finally also granting each other a result.

A selection of Rienk's projects