Friedhelm L.
Interim Manager, Overall Responsible Client Representative
Experience
Jun 2024 - Feb 2025
9 monthsLünen, Germany
Interim Manager, Overall Responsible Client Representative
AURUBIS AG
- Took over the project in crisis, about 1.5 years behind schedule
- Project burdened by conflicts (contract situation, planning and construction history), unclear scope details and significant delays
- Threat of escalation with the contractor, unclear approval status
- Clarified the situation; relieved the internal project management, improved morale and built trust within the team
- Reassured all stakeholders at every project level
- Clarified a change request with the executive board and supervisory board
- Systematized problem areas and developed a new schedule
- Led all subproject teams and resolved open issues with the district government; approved early construction start (§ 8a) in November 2024 and began work immediately
- Clarified all safety-related aspects for construction
- Monitored foundation work (pile driving) and oversaw expert supervision
- Facilitated and coordinated weekly construction and subproject meetings
- Defended against claim initiatives
- Reported to the executive board and plant management
- Handed over the project to the internal project management in an orderly manner
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 yearsGermany
Interim Managing Director
vitronet
- Calmed the company's staff in crisis mode
- Mediated various goal conflicts between vitronet and the IMD Group
- Coached the management team
- Integrated the IMD Group into the vitronet corporate network
- Introduced a matrix organization
- Provided significant relief to the vitronet board
- Delivered outstanding results on mission-critical subprojects
- Built a middle management level
- Improved the company's operations with efficient process methods
- Recruited new specialists and managers
- Managed relationships with customers and framework contract partners, and renegotiated key framework agreements
- Led management and site meetings
- Projects in the transmission system operator (TSO) and DC cable areas
- Accelerated construction project delivery through efficient process design
- Mediated conflicts and provided mediation
- Coached young emerging leaders
- Handed over to the new management
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 yearsMunich, Germany
Interim Management, User and Investor Representative
Isar Aerospace
- Led the project to develop a new production site and facilities
- Coached the internal project team
- Conducted user requirements and site analysis
- Held preliminary talks with mayors and council members to clarify building law issues
- Negotiated with landowners
- Initiated environmental impact studies and advised on soil surveys and contamination investigations
- Negotiated with potential investors
- Deepened user requirements and negotiated investor offers (ROCK CAPITAL, CA IMMO, GIEAG, PANATTONI, DIBAG) at the executive board level
- Negotiated with the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance regarding securities
- Prepared production and logistics planning
- Completed the project with an investor recommendation and handed it over to the executive board
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 yearsSelb, Germany
Interim Manager, Overall Responsible Client Representative
NETZSCH HOLDING
- Developed and planned the new NETZSCH Campus in Selb (infrastructure, plant, and real estate implementation)
- Oversaw and assessed soil reports (soil improvements, contamination investigations)
- Oversaw and assessed environmental impact reports
- Facilitated the definition of user requirements with department heads as a basis for preliminary projects
- Set the time frame (planning, construction, commissioning), including milestone planning and project and lifecycle costs
- Led project development and the preliminary design phase
- Established project-specific risk management and controlled all measures and results
- Validated technical and architectural designs
- Led the preparation and monitoring of the budget and business case
- Created, reviewed, and updated the budget, including status reports to the shareholder
- Coached the project team in a matrix organization
- Handed over to the internal project management
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
1 yearDüsseldorf, Germany
Interim Manager, Overall Responsible Client Representative
Lenio Bio GmbH
- Defined user requirements and created preliminary plans for the new series production
- Provided technical support for contamination studies on land and existing buildings
- Facilitated the definition of user requirements with department heads as a basis for preliminary projects
- Set the time frame (planning, construction, commissioning), including milestone planning and project and lifecycle costs
- Led project development and the preliminary design phase
- Established project-specific risk management and controlled all measures and results
- Validated technical and architectural designs
- Led the preparation and monitoring of the budget and business case
- Created, reviewed, and updated the budget, including status reports to the shareholder
Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
1 year 5 monthsWiesbaden, Germany
Interim COO and Interim CRO
Fresenius Helios
- Took over the project during a crisis, approx. 2 years behind schedule when taken on 15.08.2021
- Project loaded with conflicts (contract situation, planning and construction history), unclear scope details and significant delay > 1.5 years
- Threat of penalties, overloaded project team, partly overwhelmed site supervision
- Clarified the situation; relieved the internal project management, improved morale and built trust
- Coached the entire project management team
- Systematized problem areas (fire protection, construction progress, defect remediation, commissioning, project management)
- Introduced systematic processes in construction sequencing and increased efficiency in project handling
- Ensured structural completion despite missing contractual basis with subcontractors
- Reviewed compliance with technical regulations and approval requirements
- Introduced agile construction management methods: daily cycle control and walkthroughs, short-term goal setting for site management
- Coordinated weekly construction meetings via a digital Kanban board
- Weekly one-on-ones and daily coaching rounds with site managers, moderation and mediation
- Increased subcontractor capacities
- Improved construction progress and economic project execution through LEAN Construction
Jul 2020 - Apr 2021
10 monthsBiberach, Germany
Interim Manager, Project Lead
VAMED
- Took over the project during a crisis, approx. 1 year behind schedule when taken on 27.07.2020
- Project loaded with conflicts (contract situation, planning and construction history), unclear scope details and significant budget overruns
- Threat of penalties, overloaded project team, burnout risk for project management
- Clarified the situation; relieved the internal project management, improved morale and built trust
- Coached the project and site management
- Introduced systematic processes in construction sequencing and increased efficiency in project handling
- Ensured structural completion including defect remediation by 30.04.2021
- Introduced agile construction management methods: daily cycle control and walkthroughs, short-term goal setting for site management
- Coordinated weekly construction meetings via a digital Kanban board
- Weekly one-on-ones and daily coaching rounds with site managers, moderation and mediation
- Increased staff to approx. 450 across trades and strengthened site management (30 site managers)
- Improved construction progress at all levels
- Reviewed compliance with technical regulations and approval requirements
- Military-style turnaround; significant improvements already by September 2020
- Substantially relieved the management board and project management
- Organized defect remediation and commissioning processes
- Supported appointments with clients and press
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 yearsHamelin, Germany
Interim Manager, Overall Owner's Representative
LENZE SE
- Overall owner's representative for the Mechatronic Competence Campus (MCC)
- Took over the project during a crisis, delay > 2 years
- Crisis management and project firefighting
- Moderated to define user requirements with department heads
- Initiated environmental impact assessments and advised on hiring experts
- Defined timelines (planning, realization) and a new budget (€53.5M) with partial release of €37.4M for phase 1
- Evaluated and assessed existing project partners
- Approved project start for new construction/logistics in September 2019
- Restructured and slimmed down the project organization
- Prepared decision recommendations and attended board meetings
- Resumed the subproject for new construction/logistics and created a master schedule
- Established project-specific risk management and controlling
- Checked feasibility of structural and architectural designs
- Reviewed execution specifications and took part in final negotiations
- Awarded construction and supply contracts with performance reviews
- Upgraded the reception building and ensured KfW 55 standard compliance
- Updated the budget and reported to the board
- Re-started on schedule and initiated production layout for existing buildings
- Fended off claims for additional costs
- Successfully handed over to the board and internal project team
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 yearsInterim Manager, Overall Owner's Representative
CONDAIR Group AG
- Led project management for commissioning the new plant in Norderstedt
- Managed all transfer projects
- Restructured departments including workplace relocations
- Designed processes in production and logistics
- Change management for implementing the New Work concept
- Mediated conflicts between departments and functions
- Developed and partially implemented the Condair Academy in Norderstedt
- Optimized production and logistics facilities
- Developed and launched NewWorkCulture@Condair
- Prepared, planned and executed the new headquarters in Switzerland
- Supported the launch of newly developed B-to-C products
- Developed and implemented global project controlling
- Organized large group conferences and workshops
- Participated in board and supervisory board meetings
- Coached executives in line functions and project management
- Project firefighting
Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
4 yearsInterim COO and Interim Manager, Overall Owner's Representative
CONDAIR Group AG
- Planned and realized the merger of four European assembly sites into a new production and logistics site in Norderstedt
- Moderated to define user requirements for Hamburg and Pfäffikon SZ
- Set timelines (planning, realization, commissioning) and defined project and lifecycle costs
- Evaluated and assessed potential sites in Northern Germany and Central Switzerland
- Initiated soil investigations and reviewed expert reports
- Planned and managed land purchase negotiations and contributed to purchase contracts
- Provided technical guidance and assessment of soil reports
- Evaluated and assessed the project partner for the new building in Norderstedt
- Established project-specific risk management and controlling
- Checked feasibility of structural and architectural designs
- Reviewed execution specifications and took part in final negotiations
- Independently awarded construction and supply contracts with performance reviews
- Monitored compliance with technical regulations and approval permits
- Led the preparation and tracking of the financing framework
- Created, controlled, and updated the budget with shareholder reporting
- Coordinated various transfers from old production sites
- Prepared and coordinated commissioning of the new plant
- Completed the project 2 months ahead of schedule and €1.5M under budget
- Built one of Europe's most energy-efficient industrial buildings using agile methods
Jan 2002 - Dec 2016
15 yearsBonn, Germany
CEO / Chairman of the Board
Lean Bauen Deutschland AG
- Independently managed the company
- Built 40 process teams in Germany
- Trained and ensured quality at 650 partner companies to secure construction processes
- Developed process-optimized planning and construction execution procedures
- Developed and implemented agile construction execution methods
- Established LEAN in all construction projects
- Executed around 120 construction projects in the commercial and industrial sectors
- Handled corporate duties related to the annual general meeting and supervisory board
- Ensured compliance and other board responsibilities
- Led strategic corporate development
Jan 1996 - Dec 2002
7 yearsBonn, Germany
Managing Director, Interim Manager and Project Manager, Owner's Representation
Luetz Management
- Managed the sole proprietorship
- Managed construction, project control and client representation for various private and commercial projects
- Developed LEAN methods for construction processes and ensured their application
- Ensured quality and trained staff
Jan 1994 - Dec 1996
3 yearsCologne, Germany
Project Manager
Allianz Real Estate AG
- Project management for various renovation and refurbishment projects
- Integration management
- Scope management
- Time management
- Cost management
- Quality management
- Communication management
- Risk management
- Procurement management
Summary
Strategic crisis manager, interim CEO, CTO, CRO and managing director with deep experience in transforming mid-sized companies and corporate structures.
Strong leadership, proven in turnarounds, future-oriented.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1993 - Jun 1994
Management Institut, St. Gallen
Master of General Management · General Management · St. Gallen, Switzerland
Oct 1989 - Jun 1993
Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Business Administration, Corporate Management and Leadership · Business Administration · Cologne, Germany
Oct 1985 - Jun 1989
University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Real Estate Investment and Project Development · Civil Engineering · Munich, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Coach LINC Personality Profiler
Certified Management Consultant CMC / BDU
Certified Scrum Professional CSP
PPL IFR - Private Pilot License DE FCL 43779 – Aircraft Cirrus SR20 G6
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