Lead Construction Manager

Bastiaan Klasens

Translating complex contracts into executable reality across Oil & Gas, Maritime, Renewable Energy, and LNG infrastructure.

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About

Building the future,
one project at a time.

Hands-on site manager with 25+ years leading large-scale EPC projects across oil & gas, maritime, renewable energy, and infrastructure. From pipeline logistics in the Baltic Sea to solar parks in the Netherlands and LNG terminals in Germany — I bring operational clarity to complex delivery challenges.

Currently serving as Lead Construction Manager (Oberbauleiter) for Germany's Brunsbüttel LNG import terminal — a USD 1+ billion project involving multiple EPC contractors, marine works, and onshore infrastructure execution.

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Delivering operational excellence in dynamic, high-pressure environments — from offshore vessels to onshore megaprojects.

Career

A journey across industries & continents.

October 2025 — Present
GASFIN
Lead Construction Manager (Oberbauleiter)
Brunsbüttel, Germany
  • Executive delivery lead for Germany's LNG import terminal (USD 1+ billion)
  • Managing multiple EPC contractors across jetty, topsides, and onshore infrastructure
  • Headed Construction Coordination Organisation between PMO, regulators, and field execution
  • Team leadership of 200+ across multiple sites
  • Focus on schedule recovery, safety (ISPS), and German regulatory compliance
June 2025 — October 2025
GroenLeven
Construction Manager
Mons, Belgium
  • 30MW floating solar park — one of the most technically challenging projects in the region
  • Coordination of four separate EPC contractors across floating structures, subsurface anchoring, directional drilling, and high-voltage infrastructure
  • Hands-on leadership of 60–70 workers onsite, ensuring safe and timely execution
August 2023 — May 2025
MPC Marine & Port
Construction & Site Manager
Netherlands & Belgium
  • 35MW solar installation on challenging terrain with multiple contractors
  • 30MW floating solar park (Belgium) — one of the most complex projects in the region
  • 60-70 workers onsite, 4 separate EPC contractors managed simultaneously
  • Delivered projects on schedule and within budget with zero safety incidents
April 2022 — May 2025
MPC Marine & Port
Business Development Manager APAC
Singapore & Netherlands
  • Expanding MPC's footprint in the offshore industry across the APAC region
  • Established new business entity in Singapore covering South-East Asia
  • Strategic partnerships, client relations, and business development for offshore works, cranes, and equipment
February 2017 — November 2021
South Stream / Turkstream & Nord Stream 2
Site Manager, Logistics Specialist & Client Representative
Turkey, Germany (based Amsterdam) — via OAK Offshore
  • Marshalling yard operations and logistics management in Turkey (Turkstream)
  • 32" pipeline load-out for Black Sea project with inventory and demand forecasting
  • 10 FTE staff and all logistics providers
  • Vessel upgrade oversight and 5-yearly Class Survey for Akademik Cherskiy pipelay vessel (Nord Stream 2)
  • Pipe yard operations and new supply base setup from ground up in Mukran & Rostock
  • Managing 15,000 pipes, fleet planning, and pipelay support across 2 yards
November 2011 — February 2017
EMAS Group (EMAS AMC)
Senior Inventory & Fleet Management Specialist
Singapore
  • Spares and consumables management across 3 regions (APAC, Europe, USA)
  • Fleet maintenance inventories, systems, and support team coordination
  • Monthly management reporting and M&R budget forecasting
January 1997 — November 2011
Allseas Group
Warehouse Manager & Offshore Network Engineer
Netherlands
  • Warehouse management for pipelay and offshore installations (2,500+ personnel)
  • IT infrastructure for 5 pipelay vessels (30+ servers)
  • Managed conversion and startup teams (Audacia, Pioneering Spirit)

Core strength: translating complex contracts into executable reality.

Key Projects

Landmark projects,
delivered worldwide.

LNG Terminal
LNG Infrastructure

Brunsbüttel LNG Terminal

USD 1B+ LNG import terminal for Germany — jetty, topsides, onshore infrastructure with multiple EPC contractors.

Solar Park
Renewable Energy

35MW & 30MW Solar Parks

Construction and commissioning of solar installations including one of the most complex floating solar parks in Europe.

Pipeline Operations
Pipeline

Nord Stream 2

Supply base setup, pipe yard management for 15,000 pipes, and pipelay vessel support operations in Germany.

Maritime Operations
Oil & Gas

Turkstream Pipeline

32" pipeline load-out for the Black Sea project — marshalling yard operations, inventory, and demand forecasting.

Expertise

Built on decades of hands-on delivery.

Construction & Project Management

EPC Project ExecutionExpert
Site Management & LeadershipExpert
Contractor & Vendor ManagementExpert
Budget & Cost ControlAdvanced
Schedule & Progress MonitoringExpert

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Construction Safety (SHE)Expert
Quality Control & CommissioningExpert
Regulatory Compliance (ISPS, VCA)Advanced
SIMOPS ManagementAdvanced
Team Leadership & DevelopmentExpert
Construction Project Management EPC / EPCIC LNG Infrastructure Renewable Energy Oil & Gas Maritime / Offshore Pipeline Logistics Solar Parks Supply Chain Stakeholder Engagement Change Management Process Improvement Risk Assessment SAP / Infor / IFS MS Office (Excel Guru) AI Tools

Education & Languages

Foundations of professional growth.

1995
Maritime Officer (MAROF)
Nautical University — Maritiem Instituut 'de Ruyter'
1990
High School Diploma (HAVO)
Dr. A. Ariens College, Enschede

Certifications

IMDG (Dangerous Goods Transport)
BNS (Basic North Sea Survival)
HLO (Helicopter Landings Officer)
VCA VOL (Safety Management)

Languages

English
Native / Bilingual
Dutch
Native / Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Get in Touch

Let's build something great.

Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Available for construction management, site leadership, and EPC project delivery roles worldwide.

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