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Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Dec 9999

7977 years 6 months

Project Manager

Internationally active global corporation

Engineering of several major investment projects up to €30 million in plant engineering, including tank farms with ancillary works, raw material supply, storage and filling, as well as infrastructure and building services
Meetings with internal project team and contractors/suppliers
Specifications and review of required engineering services
Preparation of technical tender documents
Conceptual planning including detailed engineering
Schedule and cost management
Execution planning and site management

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Project Support

International project in China

Daily meetings with the project team in Shanghai
Meetings with engineering companies and suppliers on site
Review of technical and commercial tender documents
Participation in procurement negotiations
Provision of necessary technical information

Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

3 months

Germany

Project Support

Osnabrück Paper Mill

Support in the construction of a steam boiler plant
Project meetings and coordination of suppliers and assembly

May 2020 - Dec 2020

8 months

Project Support

Pharmaceutical Company

Support in the planning and implementation of a production facility
Meetings with engineering companies, suppliers and production

Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

3 months

Project Lead

Internationally active US corporation

Led a project that was stopped due to the global COVID-19 crisis

Jul 2012 - Feb 2020

7 years 8 months

Project Manager

International, globally operating US chemical industry corporation

Project management of ongoing investment projects
Project reviews with engineering departments in the USA
Project leadership of complex process engineering industrial plants from investment proposal to commissioning

Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

5 months

Project Manager

International publicly traded chemical company

Planning a new production facility (€30M), including building design
Coordinating engineering firms
Clarifying interfaces with production, departments, and suppliers
Facilitating workshops and assisting in trials

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

4 years

Project Lead Manager

International publicly traded chemical company

Leading a major project (€60M)
Planning complex industrial plants with associated buildings
Managing and coordinating a project team
Technical and commercial project management
Cost and schedule management

Oct 2006 - Dec 2008

2 years 3 months

Project Manager

International, globally operating plant engineering company

Managing execution of complex turnkey projects, reporting directly to the executive board
Responsible for projects in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and England

Jan 2003 - Sep 2006

3 years 9 months

Project Manager for turnkey plant, factory, and equipment planning

International food corporation

Determining investment costs, conceptual planning, and detailed engineering
Assisting with procurement and contract awards
Cost and schedule management, as well as execution planning
Process optimizations of existing production facilities
Construction supervision through to turnkey commissioning (projects up to €60M)

Aug 1997 - Sep 2002

5 years 2 months

Technical Manager, Plant and Facility Planning

Engineering company

Investment cost calculation, project management, planning, engineering and execution
Preparation of preliminary studies and profitability calculations
Definition of process engineering and plant design
Coordination of the design department and plant planning
Concept and detailed planning, complete project management up to commissioning of turnkey plants and factories in Germany and Switzerland (project sizes up to €20–40 million)

Jan 1994 - Jul 1997

3 years 7 months

Project Manager and Branch Manager, Germany

Medium-sized plant engineering company within an international Dutch/English group

Definition of process engineering and plant design
Coordination of the design department and plant planning
Concept planning, detailed planning and project management

Mar 1993 - Dec 1993

10 months

Project Manager

Medium-sized company

Project management for worldwide plant construction and planning
Engineering of plants in Asia and the Middle East

Jul 1991 - Feb 1993

1 year 8 months

Project Manager and Sales

International corporate group in plant engineering

Project management and sales of complete turnkey mixing and material handling plants for Europe

Jul 1987 - Jun 1991

4 years

Project Manager

US corporation

Plant planning for the food, building materials, pharmaceutical, chemical, mineral, feed, rubber and plastics industries
Project management for complete planning of turnkey industrial plants
Close collaboration with international teams
Training in the USA and England

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 Manufacturing (7990 years), Energy (7977.5 years), Chemical (16 years), Food and Beverage (7.5 years), Professional Services (5 years), and Pharmaceutical (4.5 years).

Manufacturing

Energy

Chemical

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

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 (8012 years), Product Development (12.5 years), Procurement (5 years), Operations (5 years), Production (3.5 years), and Sales (1.5 years).

Project Management

Product Development

Procurement

Operations

Production

Sales

Summary

Freelance Project Manager, Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering, with experience in international machine and plant engineering.

Specialized in turn-key complete plants including buildings with investment volumes up to €100 million.

Project management from the initial idea through assembly, commissioning and turnkey handover.

As a Senior Project Manager (Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering), I work in machine and plant engineering for turn-key production facilities, with expertise across various industries.

Worked as a project manager for well-known global companies.

Freelance: engaged on a project basis for the duration of the project.

Skills

Project Management For Large Capital Investment Projects, Including Buildings Up To €60 Million
Execution Of Turn-key Production Facilities From The Initial Idea To Commissioning
Experience In Plant Construction And Turnkey Material Handling Systems, Including Buildings
Quoting, Sales, Processing And Execution Of Orders Domestically And Internationally
Technical Leadership Of Internal And External Project Teams, Very Good Teamwork Skills
Determination Of Investment Costs
Monitoring Of Schedules And Budgets
Ongoing Project Discussions With Internal And External Clients
Interface Coordination Between Clients, Suppliers, Engineering, Procurement, Assembly And Commissioning
Preparation Of Relevant Technical, Commercial And Contractual Tender Documents
Contract Negotiations With Clients On Site, With Suppliers And Contractors
Procurement Negotiations And Acquisition Of Equipment Together With Purchasing
Claims Management To Ensure Budget Compliance As Well As Required Quality And Deadlines
Safety And Risk Analyses Before And During Project Execution With Project Teams
Regular Site Supervision As Well As On-site Meetings With Clients And Site Teams
Site Management And Supervision
Turnkey Handover Of The Complete Plant To The Client Or Production
Experience Collaborating With Corporate Engineering And External Project Teams
Industry Knowledge, Including: Chemicals, Ceramics, Building Materials, Cement, Minerals, Steel, Food, Power Plant Construction, Coal Power Plants, Copper/zinc Smelters, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals, Fertilizers, Plastics, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Plant Engineering, Rubber And Tire Industry
Project Management
Plant, Factory And Site Planning Including Engineering
Project Leadership
Assembly And Construction Supervision

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering · Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2025

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What languages does Paul Wilfried speak?

Paul Wilfried speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Paul Wilfried have?

Paul Wilfried has at least 8012 years of experience. During this time, Paul Wilfried has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 534 years and 2 months. Note that Paul Wilfried may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Paul Wilfried be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Paul Wilfried would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Project Support, Project Lead.

What is Paul Wilfried's latest experience?

Paul Wilfried's most recent position is Project Manager at Internationally active global corporation.

What companies has Paul Wilfried worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Paul Wilfried has worked for Internationally active global corporation, International project in China, and Osnabrück Paper Mill.

Which industries is Paul Wilfried most experienced in?

Paul Wilfried is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Chemical. Paul Wilfried also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Paul Wilfried most experienced in?

Paul Wilfried is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Operations. Paul Wilfried also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Production/Manufacturing, and Sales.

Which industries has Paul Wilfried worked in recently?

Paul Wilfried has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Energy.

Which business areas has Paul Wilfried worked in recently?

Paul Wilfried has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Procurement and Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.

What is Paul Wilfried's education?

Paul Wilfried holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering.

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