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The planner as the linchpin
A large-scale and complex project stands or falls on effective management of planning, risks, resources, and progress. That’s where PROCON’s professionals make a difference. The company supports clients with specialized professionals who take responsibility for project management, with a focus on planning and risk management. But when you hire a PROCON Professional, you get much more than just one specialist.
PROCON is part of the Primaned Group, an organization that has been a leader in project management and software implementations—such as Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, and Microsoft Project—for many years. “Behind every PROCON Professional stands a complete network of specialists,” emphasizes Dominique Duiker, business developer at PROCON. “A client not only gets a professional, but also access to decades of knowledge and experience in project management. If a project requires additional seniority, specialized knowledge, or support with complex issues, we can immediately draw on the expertise within our organization.”
This approach aligns with PROCON’s mission: to contribute to a higher level of project management within the Netherlands. “Projects are becoming larger, more complex, and riskier. At the same time, the demands on planning, reporting, and predictability are increasing. That’s why organizations are investing more and more in professional project management,” says Dominique. “Today’s planner is much more than just someone who draws up a schedule. They are the linchpin who gathers information from all disciplines, clarifies dependencies, and ensures that projects stay on track in terms of time and risks.”
According to Dominique, the role of planning is still often underestimated. “Many organizations still view planning as a reporting tool, when in fact it is a management tool. Good planning helps project teams make better decisions, identify bottlenecks early on, and take timely corrective action when projects veer off course. That is precisely why we view planning as a crucial component of project success.” The experts at PROCON fulfill this role every day on the most complex projects in the Netherlands. “For example, we contribute to projects such as the renovation of the Drecht Tunnel and IJ Tunnel, the development of the new generation of double-decker trains for NS, and international tenders, such as a bid for new trams in London,” says Dominique. “We feel right at home on projects where planning truly makes an impact on the final result.”
According to PROCON, the partnership isn’t just about filling a job opening or providing additional capacity. “We don’t want to be a provider of man-hours,” says Dominique. “We always look at the big picture. What does a project or organization actually need? Thanks to the combination of PROCON and the Primaned Group, we can support clients with staffing, consulting, training, and software. This allows us to support organizations in the areas of people, processes, and tools. We don’t advise based on a single solution, but on what truly helps an organization move forward.” According to him, that approach is what distinguishes a supplier from a partner.
“We have big ambitions, but ultimately, it’s not about size. We want to be known as a partner that delivers quality, reliability, and commitment in complex projects.”
