Robert Graf - Senior Construction Manager

Q: Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Hückelhoven, Germany .

Q: What languages does Robert speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 19 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Senior Construction Manager at Arlanxeo Deutschland .

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

In recent years, Robert has worked for Arlanxeo Deutschland , ThyssenKrupp Steel , and BfGA GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Construction , and Energy . Robert also has some experience in Metals and Mining , Chemical , and Utility Services .

Q: Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Robert also has some experience in Sales , Legal and Compliance , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Construction , Manufacturing , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Legal and Compliance , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Hückelhoven, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 4 months

Germany

Senior Construction Manager

Arlanxeo Deutschland

Construction of a new water treatment plant
Leading the specialist site managers (civil and steel construction, HSE manager)
Supervising execution in terms of contract compliance, schedule adherence and quality
Budget responsibility
Maintaining and updating the project schedule
Facilitating project meetings
Claim management
Change management
Defect management
Acceptance inspections
Occupational safety

May 2022 - Nov 2024

2 years 7 months

Duisburg, Germany

Construction Manager for Mechanical and Piping

ThyssenKrupp Steel

Construction of a new caster-rolling mill installation in the "20/30" project
Leading the specialist site managers (civil and steel construction, electrical and I&C)
Supervising execution regarding contract compliance, schedule adherence and quality
Budget responsibility
Maintaining the project schedule
Facilitating project meetings
Claim management
Change management
Defect management
Acceptance inspections

Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

1 year 1 month

Duisburg, Germany

Specialist Construction Manager for Mechanical and Piping

ThyssenKrupp Steel

Revamp of the ignition hood, the electrostatic precipitator and the raw gas duct as part of a modernization project

Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

6 months

Duisburg, Germany

HSE Manager for Slag Removal Machine Conversion

ThyssenKrupp Steel

Responsible for HSE during the conversion of a slag removal machine
Preparation of all site-specific documents such as safety and health plan, site rules and training documents

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

3 months

Osthofen, Germany

Interim HSE Manager

Nestlé Health Science

Covering HSE duties during illness and vacation for a new medical nutrition production plant

Feb 2020 - May 2020

4 months

Magdeburg, Germany

Site Manager Excavator Repair

FAM Förderanlagen

As-is/To-be Analysis
Resource Planning
Spare Parts Planning
Cost Optimization
Change Management
Claim Management
Managing Site and Shift Managers

Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

11 months

Wesseling, Germany

Site Manager Piping and Mechanics Projects PSI

Shell Rheinlandraffinerie

Coordination of Trades
Ensuring contract-compliant work execution
Quality Assurance
Change Management
Claim Management
Cost Controlling
Occupational Safety

Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

6 months

Duisburg, Germany

Project Manager Modernization of Bloom Preparation Conveyor Line

ThyssenKrupp Steel

As-is analysis by reviewing documentation
Assessment of current condition and determination of overhaul requirements
Preparation of request specifications for procurement
Technical evaluation of bids
Managing specialist construction managers (Civil and Steel Construction, Piping)
Monitoring execution regarding contractual compliance, schedule adherence, and quality
Budget responsibility
Maintaining the schedule
Moderating project meetings
Claim Management
Change Management
Defect Management
Acceptance Inspections

Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

6 months

Duisburg, Germany

Project Manager New Construction of O2/N2 Supply Lines

ThyssenKrupp Steel

As-is analysis by reviewing documentation
Preparation of request specifications for procurement
Technical evaluation of bids
Managing specialist construction managers (Civil and Steel Construction, Piping, Instrumentation and Electrical)
Monitoring execution regarding contractual compliance, schedule adherence, and quality
Budget responsibility
Maintaining the schedule
Moderating project meetings
Claim Management
Change Management
Defect Management
Acceptance Inspections

Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

7 months

Geleen, Netherlands

Project Manager Turnaround Preparation for Valve Overhaul

Armaturentechnik GmbH

Planning and Coordination of Turnaround Preparation for Valve Overhaul

Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

9 months

Wesseling, Germany

Site Manager Piping and Mechanics

Shell Rheinlandraffinerie

Leading four specialist site supervisors (civil, piping, electrical/instrumentation/control, quality assurance)
Creating and maintaining the project schedule
Controlling execution
Ensuring site clearances
Interface management
Quality assurance
Occupational safety

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Essen, Germany

Safety and Health Protection Coordinator (annual modernization projects)

VONOVIA SE

Coordinating safety and health protection on approximately 70 modernization sites

Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

5 months

Essen, Germany

Safety and Health Protection Coordinator (annual modernization projects)

VONOVIA SE

Coordinating safety and health protection on approximately 65 modernization sites

May 2016 - Dec 2021

5 years 8 months

Germany

Consultant according to Section 6 of the German Occupational Health and Safety Act

BfGA GmbH

Advising companies under BG Bau

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Germany

Freelance Consultant

AWS Wimmer Arbeitsschutz

Supporting various branch operations under §6 ASIG: Sporthaus Drucks (3 branches), Bäckerei Stinnes (about 100 branches), Hagebaumarkt (4 branches)

Jan 2013 - Aug 2016

3 years 8 months

Germany

Sales and Project Manager, Valve Service

KSB Service GmbH

Active sales
Preparing quotations
Project management
CRM
Supervising site managers on construction sites within the sales region
Safety management on construction sites within the sales region

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Eemshaven, Netherlands

Site Manager, Pneumatic and Mechanical Conveyor Systems

RWE Systems

Monitoring contract-compliant execution of work within EPC contracts
Maintaining and updating the schedule
Claim management
Quality assurance
Approvals at subcontractors
Expediting
Safety management

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

3 years

Hamburg, Germany

On-site

On-Site Engineer, Conveyor Systems

Vattenfall Europe

Monitoring contract-compliant execution of work within EPC contracts
Maintaining and updating the schedule
Claim management
Quality assurance
Approvals at subcontractors
Expediting
Safety management

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

1 year

Site Manager, Steel Construction

Küppers

Managing various demanding steel construction projects

Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

6 months

Oradea, Romania

Supervisor, Conveyor Systems

HSI Stang, Kerpen

Supervising conveyor systems in new power plant construction

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

3 years

Bremen, Germany

Interim Manager, Head of Assembly and Sales Department

Industriemontage

Sales
Assembly Management
Schedule and Quality Monitoring
Construction Management

Jan 2007 - Apr 2007

4 months

Jinhua, China

Expeditor

Sematec Niederlande

Expediting for a steel and piping construction project "Butenanlage" for DSM Maastricht

Jan 2006 - May 2006

5 months

Bryansk, Russian Federation

Construction Manager, Extrusion Press Plant

Induga Düren

Construction management of an extrusion press plant

Jan 2005 - Oct 2005

10 months

Netherlands

Plant Construction and Repair Service

Sematec Niederlande

Activities in plant construction and repair service for clients in the paper, chemical, refinery and energy industries

Sep 2004 - Nov 2004

3 months

Geleen, Netherlands

Site Manager and Fitter

GTI Niederlande

Activities as site manager and fitter in plant construction for DSM and Sabic

Jan 2004 - Aug 2004

8 months

Geleen, Netherlands

Site Manager and Fitter

VMG – Industriemontage

Worked as site manager and fitter in valve service for DSM (chemicals) and Sabic (chemicals)

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 (12 years), Construction (8.5 years), Energy (6 years), Metals and Mining (3.5 years), Chemical (3 years), and Utilities (2 years).

Manufacturing

Construction

Energy

Metals and Mining

Chemical

Utilities

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 (18.5 years), Operations (12.5 years), Quality Assurance (10.5 years), Sales (6.5 years), Legal (5.5 years), and Procurement (3.5 years).

Project Management

Operations

Quality Assurance

Sales

Legal

Procurement

Skills

Very Good Technical Understanding
Highly Proficient In Dealing With Technical Drawings, Flow Diagrams And Isometric Views
Good Knowledge Of Applicable Standards And Technical Regulations
Hands-on Experience With Theodolite And Leveling Instrument
Very Good Ms Office Skills
Good Ms Project Skills
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Talent
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Physically Fit
Very Resilient

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Metalworker

Industrial Clerk

Mies van der Rohe School

State-certified Mechanical Engineering Technician · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Shell Authorized Work Release Applicant

Shell Authorized for Line Cutting Permits

Fire Protection Officer

Occupational Safety Specialist

Training as Competent Person for Fall Protection

Training as Competent Person for Scaffolding

Shell QA Flange Inspection and Sealing Authorization

SCC Document 017: Operational Management

Safety and Health Coordinator according to RAB30

Forklift License

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Hückelhoven, Germany.

What languages does Robert speak?

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

How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Robert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Robert would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Construction Manager, Construction Manager for Mechanical and Piping, Specialist Construction Manager for Mechanical and Piping.

What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Senior Construction Manager at Arlanxeo Deutschland.

What companies has Robert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Robert has worked for Arlanxeo Deutschland, ThyssenKrupp Steel, and BfGA GmbH.

Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Construction, and Energy. Robert also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Chemical, and Utility Services.

Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance (QA). Robert also has some experience in Sales, Legal and Compliance, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Construction, Manufacturing, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Legal and Compliance, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Robert's education?

Robert attended education in Metalworker.

Does Robert have any certificates?

Robert has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Shell Authorized Work Release Applicant, Shell Authorized for Line Cutting Permits, and Fire Protection Officer.

What is the availability of Robert?

Robert is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Robert?

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