Joel Bahr - Lead Construction Supervisor for Lots D3a and D3b

Q: Where is Joel based?

Joel is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Joel speak?

Joel speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Joel have?

Joel has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Joel has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Joel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Joel's latest experience?

Joel's most recent position is Lead Construction Supervisor for Lots D3a and D3b at SudOstLink .

Q: What companies has Joel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joel has worked for SudOstLink , Amprion , Storengy Deutschland GmbH , Stromnetz Berlin , and Deutsche Bahn .

Q: Which industries is Joel most experienced in?

Joel is most experienced in industries like Construction , Utility Services , and Energy . Joel also has some experience in Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Joel most experienced in?

Joel is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Procurement and Purchasing , and Operations . Joel also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Logistics , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Joel worked in recently?

Joel has recently worked in industries like Utility Services , Construction , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Joel worked in recently?

Joel has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2024 - Oct 2026

2 years 1 month

Lead Construction Supervisor for Lots D3a and D3b

SudOstLink

Led a team of 28 staff (BBB, HBB, ÖBB, IBB, ABB, GBB, öBÜ, SiGiKo, excavation site supervisors, resident liaison)
Coordination and operational control of site activities
Preparation of client reports and progress updates
Overall coordination and management of the assigned construction section (approx. 50 km)
Schedule and invoice review as well as cost monitoring
Monitoring the construction of load-bearing structures for compliance with stability proofs
Coordinating all technical parties involved in site monitoring
Developing, updating, and monitoring a project schedule (bar chart)
Invoice review, including checking measurements and comparison with contract totals including change orders
Organizing project acceptance, identifying defects, and providing acceptance recommendations to the client
Application for public-law inspections and participation therein
Systematic compilation of project documentation, drawings, and calculation results

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024

9 months

Construction Supervision of Site Preparation for Hanekenfähr Converter Stations

Amprion

Supervision of civil engineering works for the construction of the converter station site
Area: 20 ha
Duration: 6 months in the city of Lingen

Aug 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 3 months

Technical Construction Manager

Storengy Deutschland GmbH

Technical consulting in the preparation of project phase documents (Basis of Design, Basic Design Package, tenders, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.) and cost estimates
Technical consulting in tender processes, preparing technical tender documents, and participating in bid evaluation
Creating, coordinating, and reviewing key documents and deliverables in the civil engineering field
Technical review of design and approval planning
Monitoring and control within the engineering discipline, ensuring contract compliance
Technical contact for specialist engineers, external planning firms, and other contractors
Technical responsibility for interface coordination with other engineering disciplines, commercial departments, and operational colleagues

Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 4 months

Project Manager for 110 kV Cable Route Planning

Stromnetz Berlin

Managing the project according to standardized process and quality management during phases 3–8 of HOAI
Responsibility for securing approvals and coordinating with authorities and landowners
Assuming interface responsibility between specialist departments and external stakeholders
Decommissioning planning for overhead line masts and foundations
Cost estimation and scheduling

Jul 2021 - Sep 2023

2 years 3 months

Project Manager for Leased Lines and Fiber Optic Project

Deutsche Bahn

Managing overview lists of existing and planned fiber optic routes (owned and leased)
Supporting the planning and implementation of new routes to phase out leased lines
Managing the phase-out of leased lines
Stakeholder management with central organization, regional divisions, group subsidiaries, and suppliers
Project management in planning, OP list, organization, moderating and conducting regular meetings, and reporting

Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 6 months

Construction Technician

Initiation and planning phase for a pedestrian bridge (over 60 m), district heating pipeline (approx. 5 km) and three pumping stations
Preparation of the structural description for the technical framework specification
Preparation of the task description for the structural planner
Support in awarding the planning contract and structural contracts (civil engineering, concrete construction, HVAC)
Review and evaluation of the structural tender documents
Problem resolution, acceptance of construction measures and invoice verification

May 2021 - Oct 2022

1 year 6 months

Infrastructure Construction Project Management – Rail Engineering

Overall project management for infrastructure construction as owner's representative (HOAI phases 1-5)
Cost planning (cost estimation, cost development and cost control)
Crisis management and monitoring of deadlines and planning
Preparation of decision-making documents (WBS, procurement methods, site analysis)
Participation in the plan approval process and interface coordination with the general planner
Review and implementation of the specification sheet and compliance with client guidelines and work instructions
Technical consulting in structural engineering and rail technology

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Civil Engineering Coordinator – District Heating Pipeline

UNIPER Wärme GmbH

Preliminary planning of necessary civil engineering measures before implementation
Budget planning and obtaining internal approvals
Obtaining external permits from civil engineering authorities in Gelsenkirchen, Gladbeck, Castrop-Rauxel and Datteln
Conducting construction coordination meetings on status, schedule and time coordination
Budget and quality control as well as weekly status reports
Coordination of execution period, duration, working hours and site regulations
Coordination of all repair and new construction measures for structure sealing
Change order management in case of changes to the construction scope
Inspection and maintenance of bridge logs including tracking deadlines and documentation upkeep
Development of an inspection concept for the 2021 bridge inspection with scheduling and priority planning
Obtaining quotations and coordinating bridge inspections and renovation measures
Preparation of a bill of quantities for civil engineering and concrete construction for the demolition and infilling of bridges

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

10 months

FTTX Specialist Consultant

Safeguarding the strategic overall planning of FTTX expansion projects
Management and coordination of fiber optic infrastructure projects
Project budget planning
Advice and support in procurement and tendering
Support for technology-neutral as-is/requirements analysis

Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

11 months

Civil Engineering Consultant

Vattenfall Wärme Berlin AG

Overall responsibility for structural engineering in the Marzahn gas connection pipeline project
Planning and coordination of the installation of a new gas connection pipeline between the ONTRAS high-pressure gas network and Marzahn combined heat and power plant

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

4 months

Construction Manager

FAM GmbH

Construction monitoring, site management and QA for the Bietikow and Kerkow wind farms
Project management for plant construction in Magdeburg
Foundation construction (reinforced concrete) in Morocco, Africa

Dec 2019 - Present

6 years 3 months

Lead Project Manager FTTX

E.ON SE / Innogy SE / Westnetz GmbH

Project management and overall project leadership of FTTX
Monitoring and assessment of deviations or changes and their financial impacts to enforce claims
Management reporting, project structuring and change management
Project controlling, cost management and conflict management between client and subcontractors

Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

5 months

Site Manager Biogas Plant in France

Work planning, assembly supervision and acceptance
Quality management system and process optimization of technical documentation
On-site contact person for clients in France
Internal and external coordination of project participants

May 2019 - Jul 2019

3 months

Site Manager Cable Trench Construction for Rail Infrastructure

Overall site coordination for cable trenching (€4.6M, 36 km along S5 route, Strausberg North Berlin)
Track crossings, road crossings, manholes, signals, excavation, safety measures, cable routing
Execution according to VOB

Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

3 months

Site Manager Fiber Optic Cable Installation for Telekom

Checking and reviewing existing plans and synergies
Reviewing overview plans and scheduling for civil works
Overall site coordination of trenches, manholes and crossings
Installing and blowing in fiber optics in speed pipe systems
Coordinating appointments with property owners and troubleshooting
Documentation: field measurements, daily construction reports, redline corrections according to ZTV TKNetz9
Notifying additional costs, securing evidence and managing claims

Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

8 months

Cable civil works site manager nationwide (Germany)

Construction processes and methods according to DB AG guidelines including pipe ramming foundation and concrete cable ducts
Independent execution of construction measures and coordination of subcontractor services
Coordination with clients, planners and authorities
Leadership tasks and contract management (VOB/B, BGB, HOAI)
Enforcement of security services and claims for additional costs

Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 7 months

Construction Manager / Project Manager (France)

EPCM/turnkey projects under FIDIC Silver Book for wind farms
Parc éolien des Tournevents du Cos (9 Nordex N117/2400, 21.6 MW) and Parc éolien des Courtibeaux (5 Senvion MM92/2050, 10.25 MW)
Cost estimation, contract management, budgeting, scheduling and quality assurance
Tendering, awarding and controlling subcontractor services
Change order management and subcontractor coordination

Aug 2014 - May 2016

1 year 10 months

Project Manager (Berlin and Paris)

Project in France (Les Entrepôts du Boulevard McDonald, Paris 19) with a volume of €2.5 M and 3500 windows
Budget, schedule and quality assurance
Planning of equipment and personnel, assembly supervision, inspection and acceptance
Tendering, awarding and controlling subcontractor services
Logistics and supplier management

Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

5 months

Structural Engineer for Precast Concrete Elements

Preparation of technical drawings
Structural analysis of building structures

Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

2 months

SCC Certificate Training Student

German Social Accident Insurance for the Construction Industry

Training for operational managers with HSE exam according to SCC guidelines (version 2011)
Knowledge of Windows, MS Office, AVA, MS Project, VBA-Excel, AutoCAD

Sep 2007 - Apr 2013

5 years 8 months

Civil Engineering Student

Potsdam University of Applied Sciences

Studies in Structural Engineering and Construction Management
Degree: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) April 2013

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Construction (15 years), Utilities (6 years), Energy (5.5 years), and Telecommunication (2.5 years).

Construction

Utilities

Energy

Telecommunication

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Project Management (17 years), Procurement (6.5 years), Operations (5.5 years), Quality Assurance (5.5 years), Logistics (2 years), and Product Development (0.5 years).

Project Management

Procurement

Operations

Quality Assurance

Logistics

Product Development

Skills

Occupational Health And Safety
Construction Process Management
Claim Management - Disrupted Construction Processes
International Project Management
Epc/turnkey Project Experience
Project Management And Project Controlling
Structuring And Standardizing Technical Documentation
Intercultural Skills And International Experience
Din Standards
Site Management And Site Supervision
Willingness To Travel
Vob/b
Hoai
Bgb
Construction Delays And Changes In Performance
Disrupted Construction Process
Afnor Conditions In France
Fibic Silver Book
German / French Construction Law

Languages

German

Native

French

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2007 - Apr 2013

University of Applied Sciences Potsdam

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Construction Management · Potsdam, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SCC certificate

Professional Association for the Construction Industry

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Joel based?

Joel is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Joel speak?

Joel speaks the following languages: German (Native), French (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Joel have?

Joel has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Joel has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Joel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Joel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joel would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Construction Supervisor for Lots D3a and D3b, Construction Supervision of Site Preparation for Hanekenfähr Converter Stations, Technical Construction Manager.

What is Joel's latest experience?

Joel's most recent position is Lead Construction Supervisor for Lots D3a and D3b at SudOstLink.

What companies has Joel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Joel has worked for SudOstLink, Amprion, Storengy Deutschland GmbH, Stromnetz Berlin, and Deutsche Bahn.

Which industries is Joel most experienced in?

Joel is most experienced in industries like Construction, Utility Services, and Energy. Joel also has some experience in Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Joel most experienced in?

Joel is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Operations. Joel also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Logistics, and Product Development.

Which industries has Joel worked in recently?

Joel has recently worked in industries like Utility Services, Construction, and Energy.

Which business areas has Joel worked in recently?

Joel has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Joel's education?

Joel holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Construction Management from University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.

Does Joel have any certificates?

Joel has 1 certificate: SCC certificate.

What is the availability of Joel?

Joel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Joel?

Joel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.