Bas Kock
About Bas Kock
Bas Kock is a Pre Construction Manager at Amazon Logistics, where he oversees logistics projects in Germany, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and cost objectives. He has extensive experience in project management and engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies since 2003.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Currently, Bas Kock serves as the Pre-Construction Manager at Amazon Logistics, a position he has held since 2020 in Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands. In this role, he ensures that logistics projects in Germany meet quality, timeline, safety, and cost objectives. He plays a key role in stakeholder management across various departments within Amazon, including Launch, Real Estate, Construction, and Procurement. His responsibilities also include managing both temporary and long-term development lease deals as part of the Amazon Transportation Services EU Construction Programme.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Bas Kock has extensive experience in project management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Project Manager at MSD for three years, overseeing Global Engineering Solutions. He also held the position of Project Manager for Snacks & Appetizers at McCain Foods for five months. His earlier roles include working as a Project Coordinator at Amgen and as a Construction Manager at MSD, where he contributed to engineering solutions and construction management.
Civil Engineering and Architectural Background
Bas Kock has a solid foundation in civil engineering and architecture. He studied at Technische Universiteit Delft, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from 1996 to 2001 and participated in a Design Studio focused on New Concepts for Dwelling from 2004 to 2005. Prior to his formal education, he completed his secondary education at Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda, earning a Bachelor of Science from 1989 to 1996. His early career included working as an Architect from 2003 to 2009.
Experience in Sales and Engineering
Before transitioning into project management and architecture, Bas Kock gained experience in sales and engineering. He worked as a Sales Outdoor at Intersport Brejaart for two years from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he served as a Project Engineer in Spatial Information at Antea Group for five years, where he also participated in a high-potential development program known as 'Jonge Held' from 2008 to 2010.