Traian Dur

Customer Support & Project Administrator

Krefeld, Germany
Experience
Jul 2024 - Present
1 year 1 month

Customer Support & Project Administrator

Well Project Management GmbH

  • Creating, maintaining, and managing a detailed customer database.
  • Identifying and generating leads for business development.
  • Making first contact with potential customers to foster new business relationships.
  • Crafting compelling presentations to support lead generation and business development activities.
  • Assisting with various other business development tasks.
  • Supporting different executives with translations and bilingual communication tasks.
  • Helping management with social media communication by preparing and posting relevant content.
  • Coordinating with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of marketing and business development strategies.
  • Performing other duties related to the role as required by business needs.
Sep 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years 4 months
Krefeld, Germany

PMO & Contract Manager

Blue Project Industries

Butterfly Greenfield Project:

  • End client:

  • Industry: Food

  • INVESTMENT: +€200M

  • Project type: Greenfield

  • Scope: Construction and planning management

  • Project detail: Building a new facility for starch and sweetener production

  • Managing the project’s administrative tasks;

  • Preparing and compiling reports and presentations for recurring management meetings by gathering and summarizing information;

  • Overseeing the controlling process for project documents;

  • Assisting in contract development (over 30 contracts), handling requests (drafting letters, responding to 250 requests) and change management (contract deviations – over 700 changes);

  • Supervising the invoicing process for 30 contractors;

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts;

  • Preparing tender packages for requests, analyzing contractor bids, and tracking the process through award and contractor onboarding;

  • Helping monitor contract compliance (milestones, deliverables, actions, etc.);

  • Defining processes, procedures, and templates for contract management for the project and supporting the project team.

Aug 2019 - Sep 2020
1 year 2 months
Krefeld, Germany

PMO & Contract Manager

Blue Project Industries

Butterfly Brownfield Project:

  • End client:

  • Industry: Food

  • INVESTMENT: +€12M

  • Project type: Brownfield

  • Scope: EPCM

  • Project detail: Refinery expansion

  • Managing the project’s administrative tasks;

  • Preparing and compiling reports and presentations for recurring management meetings by gathering and summarizing information;

  • Overseeing the controlling process for project documents;

  • Assisting in contract development (5 contracts), handling requests (drafting letters, responding to 50 requests) and change management (contract deviations – over 80 changes);

  • Supervising the invoicing process for 5 contractors;

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts;

  • Preparing tender packages for requests, analyzing contractor bids, and tracking the process through award and contractor onboarding;

  • Helping monitor contract compliance (milestones, deliverables, actions, etc.);

  • Defining processes, procedures, and templates for contract management for the project and supporting the project team.

Jul 2018 - Aug 2022
4 years 2 months

Document Controlling & Change Management

Blue Projects Industries

Contract Manager / Document Controlling – Sugar Storage Expansion – Mondelez – Lörrach, Germany:

  • Architecture, structural, and MEP planning for the sugar storage building – 4,000 m² and 35 m high
  • Managing the tender process up to awarding the general contractor – VOB contract
  • Handling building permit documents – interface with client and local authorities
  • Document control

Contract Manager / Document Controlling – Plant Expansion – Upfield, Kleve, Germany:

  • Dismantling, transporting, installing, and commissioning new packaging equipment and fillers
  • New tank farm and piping for new equipment and products
  • CAPEX: approx. €5M
  • Supporting the tender management process
  • Document control
Jan 2018 - Aug 2020
2 years 8 months
Hamburg, Germany

Document Controlling & Contract Manager

Blue Project Industries

Braveheart Project:

  • End client:

  • Industry: Beverage

  • INVESTMENT: +€140M

  • Project type: Greenfield

  • Project detail: Building a new brewery

  • Supporting contract development – over 10 contracts;

  • Assisting with requests (drafting letters, responding to over 100 requests);

  • Aiding change management (contract deviations – over 150 changes);

  • Supervising invoicing for 10 contractors;

  • Coordinating the document control system and submission of project documentation from all contractors;

  • Supporting the site team – punchlist, IQ/OQ list, checklist, SAT, handover documents;

  • Permits – coordinating building and work permit approvals and construction instructions;

  • Managing the project’s integrated action list;

  • Handling the project’s administrative tasks.

Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
1 year 1 month
Wrocław, Poland

Volunteer

Tratwa-Zentrum

  • Educational and cultural activities
Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
1 year 5 months
Romania

Vendor Management

Xerox Business Services Romania

  • Identifying potential vendors and assessing their capabilities, quality, and reliability.
  • Conducting due diligence checks, including background checks and reference reviews.
  • Evaluating vendor proposals and selecting vendors based on criteria such as cost, quality, and delivery times.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions with vendors to secure favorable agreements.
  • Establishing performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate vendor performance.
  • Identifying potential risks in vendor relationships and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitoring and controlling costs associated with vendor services and products.
  • Continuously evaluating and improving supplier management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Feb 2013 - Aug 2015
2 years 7 months

International Buyer & Lead Source Specialist

VEO Worldwide Services

  • Identifying and evaluating potential international suppliers and new business opportunities
  • Conducting market research to find reliable sources for products and services
  • Negotiating terms with international suppliers to secure the best possible deals
  • Placing and managing orders with international suppliers
  • Monitoring and controlling costs related to international procurement
  • Coordinating quality inspections and audits with international suppliers
  • Ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, customs rules, and import/export laws
  • Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to align lead generation efforts with overall business goals.
Feb 2010 - Aug 2017
7 years 7 months

Executive Assistant & Legal Advisor

S.C. Metix Tehno SRL

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensuring the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
  • Advising and supporting various departments on compliance issues.
  • Identifying potential legal risks and developing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of corporate strategies and procedures.
  • Handling administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and managing correspondence.
  • Supporting the organization and documentation of board meetings and other governance activities.
  • Serving as a point of contact for clients on legal matters.
  • Coordinating with different departments to ensure effective legal and administrative support.
Summary

With over 7 years of experience in the construction industry, A.R. brings a wealth of expertise in project administration and execution. Throughout his career, he has successfully supported complex construction projects and ensured they were completed on time, within scope, and on budget.

Over his seven years in this field, but even more so in the legal department, he has refined his skills in project administration, project documentation, contract management, and effective stakeholder communication. His ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, combined with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, has enabled him to significantly contribute to the smooth running of numerous projects.

By leveraging his extensive experience and deep knowledge of project management principles, A.R. has proven that careful planning, proactive problem solving, and fostering a cooperative team environment drive project success.

Languages
Romanian
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași

Master’s Degree · Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene · Iași, Romania

Oct 2019 - Jun 2023

Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași

Bachelor’s Degree · Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene · Iași, Romania

Oct 2008 - Jun 2012

Al. I. Cuza University of Iași

Bachelor’s Degree · Law · Iași, Romania

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