Marcel Wurpel
About Marcel Wurpel
Marcel Wurpel is a Project Manager at Tronox, where he has worked since 2018, managing a portfolio of 18 projects to minimize factory downtime. He has a background in construction management and engineering, with previous roles at Grontmij Industrie, SPIE Nederland, and Vopak.
Work at Tronox
Marcel Wurpel has been employed at Tronox since 2018, serving as a Project Manager. In this role, he manages a portfolio of 18 projects simultaneously, focusing on minimizing factory downtime. His responsibilities include overseeing project execution and ensuring that all projects adhere to budget constraints. Wurpel's expertise in project management is supported by his proficiency in various software tools, including SAP and Microsoft Office, which he utilizes to streamline project tasks.
Previous Experience in Construction Management
Before joining Tronox, Marcel Wurpel held several positions in construction management. He worked at Grontmij Industrie as a Construction Manager from 2010 to 2013 in the Antwerp Area, Belgium. Following this, he served as a Construction Manager and Project Manager at SPIE Nederland from 2013 to 2015 in the Rotterdam Area, Netherlands. Wurpel also worked at Vopak as a Construction Manager from 2015 to 2017 in Antwerp, further solidifying his experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Marcel Wurpel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Mechanical Engineering from HTS WTB Breda, which he completed from 1992 to 1997. He also studied Business Engineering at Avans Hogeschool Breda for one year in 2001-2002. Wurpel further advanced his education by earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences between 2016 and 2018. His educational background supports his specialization in planning and executing projects effectively.
Project Management Skills
Marcel Wurpel specializes in planning and executing projects with a focus on minimizing factory downtime. He handles project budgets ranging from 30,000 to 600,000 euros, ensuring that projects are completed within financial constraints. In addition to his project management role, he takes on various responsibilities, including project planner, project engineer, safety engineer, and quality engineer for smaller projects. His diverse skill set allows him to adapt to different project requirements.