Detlef B.
Senior Project Manager
Experience
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
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Studies in different fields in Europe and in the US
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
3 yearsSenior Project Manager
Newmark Global Knight & Frank for DOW Silicones GmbH
- Managed re-location project from Switzerland to Germany
- Oversaw all disciplines and design checks
- Guided all parties through building permit submission and project execution
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020
4 yearsSenior Project Manager
Ineos Styrolution
- Extended existing plant with a new production line
- Reviewed detailed design, procurement, contracts, and construction
- Handled troubleshooting related to contracts and detailed engineering, scope of work, and construction management
- Managed claims and challenged progress performance across all disciplines
- Served as senior PM for 6 CAPEX projects
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 yearsSenior Project Manager
J-Tec/Meggle
- Took over and completed engineering and construction of a state-of-the-art lactose factory for pharma and baby food quality in southern Germany
- Ensured production start-up with high-quality product
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 yearsShenyang, China
Site & HSEQ Manager
BMW
- Managed site and HSEQ for foundry (200,000 m², €600 M) at new engine plant
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 yearsFrankfurt am Main, Germany
Lead Construction Manager
Akzo Nobel
- Erected four new building facilities and installed a new chlorine electrolysis plant
Jan 2006 - Dec 2011
6 yearsProject Equipment & Document Acceleration Manager
Borealis Group
- Accelerated document issuance and handling by 50% at Fluor engineering design office
- Ensured faster equipment delivery to site
Jan 2006 - Dec 2011
6 yearsSenior Project Manager
OMV Germany
- Troubleshot contract and detailed engineering issues, scope of work, claim management, and contractor performance
- Achieved minor contractor claims and successful own claim management under EPCM model
Jan 2006 - Dec 2011
6 yearsRomania
HSEQ Safety Advisor
OMV-Petrom
- Advised on HSEQ at new FCC plant, resulting in zero accidents
- Managed investment projects up to €45 M annually, completing three fast-track projects ready for production
- Worked under EPCM and LSTK contracts
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
2 yearsRayong, Thailand
Site Manager
ARC Refinery
- Managed a plant shutdown with 3,000 personnel
- Coordinated HSEQ training rounds to US standards
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
2 yearsDeyang, China
Resident Engineer
VAI Siemens
- Oversaw manufacturing of a complete steel milling line for Mittal Steel in Poland
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
1 yearPhú Mỹ, Viet Nam
Review Inspector
SNC Lavalin
- Inspected technical documentation for heavy equipment at new fertilizer plant
- Verified work of Technip Italy, Samsung Construction, and Bureau Veritas
- Reported weekly to Petrovietnam Technical Advisory Board
- Completed due diligence and secured construction go-ahead
Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
1 yearDalian, China
Interim Chief Operations Officer
American Eagle
- Processed bio seeds and upgraded local QA system
- Improved QA/QC, reducing customer claims and increasing sales
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
2 yearsBelgium
Project & Site Manager
Monsanto Enviro-Chem
- Managed SO₂ scrubber project including unloading station, mixing vessel, agitators, gas washer, and clarifier
- Coordinated design, planning, cost control, procurement, and detail engineering
- Inspected equipment at supplier sites and oversaw construction
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
2 yearsShanghai, China
Project Leader/HSE
RBV-LEAF
- Led creation, commissioning, and start-up of a new confectionery production line in China and integrated goods into home plant in the Netherlands
- Achieved 50% cost savings on base product
Jan 1998 - Dec 2000
3 yearsProject Leader/HSE
Master Foods/Ensysta
- Designed, inspected, procured, and installed the first five-minute puffed rice production line worldwide
- Managed planning, cost engineering in SAP3, commissioning, punch listing, and start-up
- Delivered project on time, within budget, with good product quality
Jan 1997 - Dec 1998
2 yearsDesigning, Project & Construction Leader
GlaxoSmithKline Pharma
- Engineered and coordinated new penicillin line and clean room design with reactor and crystallizer
- Handled planning, specifications, and equipment inspections
- Ensured effective collaboration among disciplines, contractors, and plant teams
Jan 1996 - Dec 1996
1 yearBeerse, Belgium
Construction Manager
Technip Benelux NV
- Managed expansion of recuperation unit, including distillation column
- Applied people management and target technology to maintain fast-pace schedule
- Completed project on time and within budget
Jan 1980 - Dec 1995
16 yearsAntwerp, Belgium
Engineer
BTS NV Antwerpen
- Designed, engineered, constructed, and commissioned projects for clients such as Esso, Shell, BP, 3M, Fina, Stella Artois, BASF, Eurochem, INEOS, and others
- Engineered rotating frequency welding machines and ABS brake testing machines
- Collaborated with R&D to build the first prototype five-minute rice production line
Summary
Very good communication skills, practicing leadership, based on experience kept overview and established better discipline in projects.
Brownfield project, by reviewing the feasibility during first 4 weeks resulted in 20% less budget @ INEOS Styrolution. Greenfield project at Akzo Nobel, Frankfurt, Hoechst Chempark.
Troubleshooting of most technical and organizational issues resulting in no claims from contractors and in-time project completion.
After project take-over, accelerated 3 slow going projects and finished with good products within standards (Oil & Gas). Raising the local national level of HSEQ at sites in Romania and China.
Project leading from Basic PID to completed production line and start-up in China within 12 months. (RBV-LEAF & LEAF China) Finland and Netherlands.
Technical reviews at Engineering firm for plant shutdown resulted in contracted start-up date and specified product. Had a very good site team.
Review and adjustments of contracts with contractors and suppliers leading to much less claims and change orders.
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedDutch
AdvancedEducation
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Graduate of Electro-Mechanical Engineering · Electro-Mechanical Engineering · Germany
Certifications & licenses
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