Thorsten Henneberg - Construction, Sales and Project Manager SiGeKo

Q: Where is Thorsten based?

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

Q: What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 27 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC at Engie Deutschland GmbH .

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

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Engie Deutschland GmbH , Exyte Deutschland GmbH , Beiersdorf AG , Landesbetrieb LBB Weilerbach , and VTU-Ingenieure .

Q: Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Construction , Real Estate , and Energy . Thorsten also has some experience in Chemical , Education , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Construction , Pharmaceutical , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

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

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Stadelhofen, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Dec 2025

8 months

OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC

Engie Deutschland GmbH

Overall planning and supervision of HVAC and sanitary installations across multiple construction phases.
Leadership of installation teams and subcontractors.
Ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Coordination with other trades.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Planning, organizing, and overseeing all HVAC and sanitary work on site.
Managing in-house installers and coordinating subcontractors.
Ensuring that all work meets quality standards, safety regulations, and the project schedule.
Liaising with other trades, authorities, and the client representative.
Creating plans and reviewing billing statements.
Monitoring proper application of construction techniques and compliance with safety regulations.

Feb 2025 - May 2025

4 months

Piping Construction Manager

Exyte Deutschland GmbH

Reviewing plan documents in service phases 4 and 5 (LPH 4 and LPH 5).
Lean Construction Management.
Managing, coordinating, and controlling piping subcontractors.
Supervising installation, isometrics, supports, welding, and testing.
Coordinating interfaces with TGA, construction, electrical, and GMP-related trades.
Quality assurance, progress monitoring, and reporting.
Participating in site walks, coordination meetings, and inspections.
Ensuring execution according to plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

May 2023 - Feb 2025

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Construction Manager and TGA Coordinator for the Client

Beiersdorf AG

Renovation and expansion of an existing office complex for 400 employees.
Conversion of existing spaces for a new occupational health service department.
Renovation and gutting of the old cafeteria into a modern fitness studio with 21 showers for all staff.
Construction management for building and TGA coordination on the client side.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and facilitating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Managing, advising, supervising, and coordinating on-site work.
Conducting risk assessments and planning, preparing, and implementing measures to secure the works.
Conducting and documenting site meetings.
Collecting and technically evaluating solution proposals, and coordinating with construction and project management.
Reviewing plan documents for service phases 4 and 6 (LPH 4 and LPH 6).
Client support in defect management and document review.
Independently creating, preparing, and evaluating tenders.
Reviewing measurements for added quantities and invoices for totals and traceability of listed amounts, deductions according to VOB.
Correspondence according to VOB (notices of delay, defects, cleanliness, site staffing, HSE violations).
Participating in and leading site meetings.
Updating and revising Beiersdorf AG documents.

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

1 year 5 months

Weilerbach, Germany

HSE Officer and Subproject Manager, Client Representation for Fire Protection and Building Services

Landesbetrieb LBB Weilerbach

Client representative for fire protection and building services in the new construction of the US hospital on the Air Force Ramstein base.
Total project budget approx. EUR 898 million.
Supervising the organizational, technical, and economic progress of the US military hospital project.
Reviewing plan documents in service phases 4 and 5 (LPH 4 and LPH 5).
Managing two technical centers and overall supply, including a 10 MW CHP unit.
Reviewing the fire protection concept.
Planning and controlling district heating and gas supply stations, including routing, pipe installation, and district heating and gas transfer stations.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and facilitating workshops in the IPA project environment.

Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

8 months

Penzberg, Germany

Construction Manager for TGA/Building Construction, Building Automation, Instrumentation and Control, and Fire Protection

VTU-Ingenieure

Renovation projects for pharmaceutical company Roche in Penzberg (Roche Molecular Diagnostics, MGP2 and Nukl2 projects).
Executed a major renovation including gutting within a 10-month schedule.
Lean Construction Management and construction management for TGA/building construction, building automation, instrumentation and control, and fire protection.
Total budget for both projects approx. EUR 65 million.
Management, construction supervision, and coordination for the two renovation measures (service phase 8) and plant shutdowns across all project phases (study, planning, execution).
First point of contact on site for the construction management team of the lead planner and subcontractors.
Planning, scheduling, and oversight.
New construction of cleanrooms and supervision of installation and handover through to commissioning.
Clarifying interfaces between users, external companies, lead planner, and authorities.
Cost and change order management.
Organizing and conducting site inspections and acceptance.
Quality control and assurance.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and facilitating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Checking and approving measurements.
Ensuring compliance with site regulations and risk management.
Leading project teams with responsibility for resources, quality, schedule, and budget.
Participating in procurement activities.

Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

1 year 2 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Fire Protection Site Manager and HSE Coordinator

Baker Hicks AG

Fire protection site manager and HSE coordinator for the new construction of BDC Biberach - G131 for the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim.
Total project cost approx. €420 million.
Fire protection site management including opening planning and documentation for official inspections.
Responsible for fire protection for heating, climate, ventilation and electrical systems.
Claim management and defect management.
HSE coordination.
Coordinative advice and support in developing escape and rescue plans.
Conducting safety briefings.
Routine safety walks (several times daily) with written documentation and initiation or coordination of addressing HSE concerns.
Collaboration with the end customer's HSE coordinator and SiGeKo.
Checking vehicles, machines, tools and equipment for optimal readiness.
Participation in weekly HSE inspections with the client, SiGeKo and Baker Hicks HSE.
Monitoring and, if necessary, conducting toolbox meetings.
Ensuring the client's HSE requirements and supporting Baker Hicks staff.
Training and instruction for aerial work platforms (boom lifts and scissor lifts) according to DGUV SR100-500 Chap. 2.10.
Construction supervision for the cleanrooms according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1.
Monitoring the cleaning of the rooms and handover to the client.
Initiating and documenting test runs.
Lean construction management, preparation and facilitation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting scheduling and facilitating workshops in the IPA project environment.

May 2019 - Feb 2020

10 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Project Manager MEP and HSE Officer

Zetcon AG

Project manager MEP and HSE officer for the expansion of a tram tunnel in Karlsruhe.
New construction of a tram tunnel with a total length of 3.6 km, 7 stations and 21 elevators.
Shell construction cost approx. €587 million.
Interior fit-out cost approx. €452 million.
Reviewing MEP design plans for DIN compliance, conflict freedom with other trades and cost efficiency.
Preparing reports on design reviews.
Monitoring the scheduling of design steps.
Conducting regular design meetings, including report preparation.
Compiling and reviewing MEP office specifications for completeness and cost-effectiveness, creating review reports.
Independently monitoring schedules and technical-functional control of MEP execution and the entire interior fit-out (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, elevators, sanitary, high/low voltage, building automation).
Creating defect reports for each trade.
Conducting fire protection inspections, recording and reporting execution defects.
Regular inspections, documentation and preparation for expert approval of fire protection for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialist companies and fire protection experts, especially for special solutions.
Performing shaft inspections and checks with subcontractors, creating and sending acceptance protocols.
Conducting pipeline inspections and preparing corresponding protocols.

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

1 year 1 month

Karlsruhe, Germany

MEP Construction Supervisor (General Planner), HSE Officer, Fire Protection Site Manager

pki Ingenieure

MEP construction supervision as general planner for the new dm headquarters in Karlsruhe-Durlach (approx. 2,000 employees) and the new parking garage with 1,500 spaces.
MEP cost approx. €65 million, total cost approx. €125 million.
New construction of office and administration buildings.
Responsible for ventilation, air conditioning, cooling, sanitary, sprinkler and fire protection trades.
Monitoring schedules and technical-functional control of MEP trades (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitary).
Creating defect reports.
Performing shaft inspections and checks with subcontractors, preparing and sending acceptance protocols to subcontractors and site managers.
Conducting fire protection inspections, recording and reporting execution defects.
Preparing for expert fire protection approval for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialist companies and fire protection experts, especially for special solutions.
Conducting pipeline inspections and preparing corresponding acceptance protocols.
Creating a maintenance calendar for MEP trades and instructing users.
Preparing documentation and adjusting the revision plan for MEP trades.

Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year 2 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

MEP Project Manager including measurement & control, building automation and electrical (general contractor)

Züblin AG

MEP project management for the general contractor new build of a multi-family residential building with 99 units and an office and commercial building in Karlsruhe, as well as two multi-family residential buildings with 98 units each in Heidelberg.
Project in Karlsruhe: cost approx. €34 million.
Projects in Heidelberg: cost approx. €52 million.
Projects with a CHP plant and transformer station, as well as passive house standard and enhanced fire protection.
Reviewing MEP design plans for DIN compliance, clash-free integration with other trades and cost efficiency.
Preparing reports on design reviews.
Monitoring the scheduling of design steps.
Conducting regular design meetings, including report creation.
Compiling and reviewing MEP office specifications for completeness and cost-effectiveness, creating review reports.
Lean construction management, preparation and facilitation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting scheduling and facilitating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Independently monitoring schedules and technical-functional control of MEP execution (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, elevators, sanitary, high/low voltage, building automation).
Construction supervision during the construction of the CHP plant in Karlsruhe.
Creating defect reports, conducting fire protection inspections and documenting defects.
Regular inspections, documentation and preparation for expert fire protection approval for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialist companies and fire protection experts, especially for special solutions.
Performing shaft inspections and checks, preparing and sending acceptance protocols to subcontractors and site managers.
Conducting pipeline inspections and preparing corresponding protocols.
Creating maintenance calendars for MEP trades and instructing users.
Preparing documentation and adjusting revision plans.
Preparing reports, review reports, schedules, defect and acceptance protocols, maintenance calendars, documentation and revision plans.

Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 2 months

Buttenheim, Germany

Overall Project Manager and Planning Coordinator GP/AG

Ingenieurbüro Jansen

Overall project management and planning coordination for the new construction and renovation of the REWE logistics center in Buttenheim.
Total cost approx. €28 million.
Responsible for foundation work, civil engineering, concrete construction, hall construction, interior fit-out, HVAC and MEP.
Preparing coordination and scheduling plans for design and construction.
Creating defect notifications according to VOB.
Lean construction management, preparation and facilitation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting scheduling and facilitating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Leading construction meetings.
Independently monitoring schedules of design and construction services.
Functional-technical control of the execution of construction and renovation measures for all trades (concrete construction, hall construction, complete interior fit-out, as well as MEP trades such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, elevators, sanitary, high/low voltage, building automation).
Creating defect reports.
Performing shaft inspections and checks, preparing and sending acceptance protocols to subcontractors and the client.
Conducting pipeline inspections and preparing corresponding protocols.
Creating maintenance calendars for MEP trades and instructing users.
Preparing documentation and adjusting revision plans.

Jan 2014 - May 2016

2 years 5 months

Bremen, Germany

TGA Project Manager / General Planner

Ingenieurbüro Goedde

Project management of technical building services as general planner for the new build and renovation of Bremen Mitte Clinic.
Focus on defect management in interior fit-out and HVAC/technical building services.
Partial commissioning of systems and conflict and acceleration management in project leadership.
Building contract value approx. €75 million.
Preparation of component lists according to VDI, DIN and safety requirements.
Site supervision for the new build of operating rooms and labs in various building sections, including cleanrooms per DIN EN ISO 14644-1.
Initiation and implementation of acceleration measures.
Project management and partial commissioning of the building according to HBO (building regulations).
Creation and processing of defect notices for each trade.
Controlling and approval of defect-free construction sections.
Coordination of site managers and executing companies.
Correspondence in accordance with VOB with subcontractors and the client.
Rejection and approval of change orders, including correspondence.
Preparation and execution of inspections with experts.

Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

TGA Project Manager / General Contractor

Real Innenausbau AG

Project management of technical building services as general contractor for the renovation and modernization of the former Allianz headquarters on Weserstraße for Deutsche Bank.
Defect management for interior fit-out, HVAC and technical building services.
Commissioning of all systems.
Renovation of the entire office building's technical building services and interior fit-out according to the new operator's specifications.
Building contract value approx. €23.6 million.
Review of technical building services planning offices for DIN compliance, clash-free integration with other trades, and cost efficiency.
Preparation of reports for the planning review.
Schedule monitoring of planning steps.
Conducting regular planning meetings, including report preparation.
Creation and review of bills of quantities by technical building services planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, including preparation of test reports.
Survey of the entire existing building and examination for functionality and safety.
Preparation of component lists that no longer have approval according to VDI, DIN and safety.
Conducting fire protection inspections, documenting and reporting execution defects.
Preparation for expert acceptance of fire protection for technical building services systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialist companies and experts in fire protection, especially for special solutions.
Overall project management and commissioning of the building according to HBO (building regulations).
Creation and processing of defect notices for the trades.
Controlling and approval of defect-free construction sections.
Coordination of site managers and executing companies.
Cost controlling and correspondence in accordance with VOB with subcontractors and client.
Rejection and approval of change orders.
Preparation and execution of inspections with experts.

Mar 2006 - Apr 2013

7 years 2 months

Technical Director and Sales Manager

Deutsche Haus AG

Technical director and sales manager of the public company.
Schedule monitoring of planning steps.
Conducting regular planning meetings with report preparation.
Creation and review of bills of quantities for completeness and cost efficiency, including preparation of test reports.
Independent and responsible negotiation with building material suppliers, craft businesses, manufacturers, banks and insurance companies.
Development of master data for the costing software and determination of cycle times.
Training of staff in the cost estimation department.
Defining which components appear in which expansion stage in the offer.
Breakdown of fixed prices.
Self-training in modern heating technologies (solar, biomass, geothermal, brine drilling), modern house design, economic and ecological construction, bus technology in residential buildings, insulation of external and internal walls, efficient roof insulation, photovoltaic in residential construction.
Creation of sales folders for the field sales team with price lists and demonstration materials.
Development of training materials and independent training of field sales staff.
Conducting and evaluating applicant interviews.
Customer consultation and sale of houses, support of the field sales team during closing.
Assembling financing solutions for residential construction and training of staff.
Preparation of construction sites.
Negotiation with utility companies.
Drafting contracts for craftsmen.
Creation of construction schedules.
Monitoring of incoming payments.
Review and approval of invoices.
Preparation of target vs. actual reports in the area of construction time.

Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

5 months

Bötzingen, Germany

Site Manager and Coordinator for Fire Damage Restoration

Ars-Mobi-Bausystem

Site manager and coordinator for a complete restoration after fire damage for an architecture firm in Bad Kreuznach.
Restoration of a residential building and a warehouse.
Construction costs approx. €0.95 million.
Preparation of additional tenders and site management for fire damage restoration.
Listing of the defective components.
Cost breakdown of the restoration measure with individual costs.
Development of a restoration concept according to the expert's specifications.
Creation of a schedule with timing of the trades.
Controlling of the individual trades and approval of the work.
Reporting to the insurance company.

Jul 2005 - Oct 2006

1 year 4 months

Grolsheim, Germany

Project Manager for Steel Construction, Reinforced Concrete, Foundation, Civil Engineering and Technical Building Services

Ars-Mobi-Bausystem

Construction manager and project manager for an investor from Bad Kreuznach.
Overall construction project for the erection of an office and exhibition building with underground parking and park area in Grolsheim.
Construction costs approx. €10 million.
Internet research and acquisition of subcontractors.
Review of plans by technical building services, steel construction, interior fit-out and civil engineering planning offices for DIN compliance, clash-free integration and cost efficiency.
Preparation of protocols for the planning review.
Schedule monitoring of planning steps.
Conducting regular planning meetings, including protocol preparation.
Preparation and review of bills of quantities from planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, including preparation of test reports.
Preparation and independent execution of negotiation meetings with subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
Billing and measurement according to VOB.
Correspondence with subcontractors in accordance with VOB.
Advising the client on company selection and choosing subcontractors and service providers.
Preparation of tenders according to VOB and valid DIN standards using AVA software based on the quantities from planning documents and site management.
Dispatch of tender documents.
Drafting and preparation of contracts between the client and subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
Invoice verification and payment approval.
Development of a fire protection concept with specialists and adaptation of all technical building services to this concept.

Apr 2003 - Dec 2005

2 years 9 months

Bötzingen, Germany

Project Manager for civil engineering, concrete construction, structural steel buildings, special structures, sprinkler systems

Ars-Mobi-Bausystem

Project management for an architecture firm in Bad Kreuznach.
New construction of an office building with a secondary apartment, studio house and warehouse in Bötzingen.
Construction costs approx. €2.65 million.
Further development of a patented steel construction system for optimization and cost efficiency.
Creation of a detailed object description in the form of a room book.
Checking building services planning from planning firms for compliance with DIN standards, clash-free integration and cost efficiency, and drafting the corresponding protocols.
Monitoring planning phase schedules.
Conducting regular planning meetings, including preparing minutes.
Preparing and checking the bills of quantities from building services planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, and producing review reports.
Performing quantity take-offs as a basis for work descriptions.
Preparing tender documents following VOB and valid DIN standards using AVA software.
Coordinating and aligning the scope of work for all trades.
Creating cost overviews with analysis of contributions from involved specialists.
Internet research and acquisition of subcontractors.
Obtaining, reviewing and evaluating bids.
Preparing and evaluating price comparisons for each trade.
Preparing and independently conducting negotiations with subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
Cost estimation according to DIN 276 and cost control.
Checking and assessing bids and price comparisons based on special requirements.
Drafting and preparing contracts between clients and subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
Supervising and coordinating the execution.
Creating and updating the project schedule.
Maintaining a construction log book.
Inspecting completed work, identifying defects and monitoring defect remediation.
Checking invoices, determining costs and approving verified invoices.
Listing warranty periods.
Setting up, monitoring and updating payment schedules and detailed time, cost or capacity plans.
Organizing official inspections and contributing to the release of performance bonds.
Compiling drawing and written documentation.
Preparing as-built drawings.
Creating equipment and inventory lists.
Monitoring and managing the property, overseeing maintenance and care services.
Handing over the property.
Acting as safety and health coordinator throughout the construction period.
Additional tendering and site supervision for fire remediation, including the remediation concept.
Tendering and site supervision for 28 trades.

Oct 2002 - Apr 2003

7 months

Simbach am Inn, Germany

Construction Manager for site supervision and claims management

Singer Tiefbau GmbH

Construction manager for a medium-sized construction company with approx. 25 employees.
Working in construction management, site supervision, change order management, construction industry, civil engineering and specialized foundation engineering.
Compiling quantities based on delivery notes and measurements of actually installed materials.
Preparing and issuing interim payment invoices according to VOB based on current quantity compilations.
Creating calculation bases for each bill of quantities item.
Providing written notice of quantity increases according to VOB Part B § 2.3 (2) and quantity reductions according to VOB Part B § 2.3 (3) to the client.
Attending site meetings.
Contract negotiations with clients and suppliers.
Negotiations on change orders.
Handling correspondence between client, subcontractors and suppliers.

Oct 2002 - Apr 2003

7 months

Wittenberg, Germany

Construction Manager for project management and change management

Wittenberger Stahlbau GmbH

Construction manager for a medium-sized steel construction company with approx. 120 employees.
Consultancy focusing on the organization of operational restructuring.
Analysis of mechanical work processes.
Reviewing and evaluating the internal and external communication network.
Reviewing and evaluating the existing manual according to ISO 9001.
Managing the purchasing and estimating departments.
Advising on the implementation of an electronic estimating software.
Managing the goods receipt and goods issue departments.
Testing responsible staff for their knowledge of DIN and VOB standards.
Overseeing reporting to senior management.
Reviewing reports and notifications from the executing contractors.
Acquiring potential new clients and presenting to new customers.
Managing new construction projects in southern Germany and leading their project management.
Conducting contract, change order and bid negotiations for future projects.
Securing new clients, including BMW in Munich and Dingolfing.
Selecting a new site in northern Bavaria and choosing new local staff.
Analyzing the target vs. actual status of existing hardware and software.
Developing and creating an online presence.

Jul 2002 - Sep 2002

3 months

Preparation for self-employment

Selbstständigkeit

Developing a business concept for self-employment.
Defining core tasks and areas of activity.
Planning and carrying out necessary acquisitions.
Preparing a financing plan.
Designing the company lettering (corporate identity).
Creating marketing letters and preparing an advertising campaign.
Coordinating with a tax advisor and a lawyer.
Presenting the concept to the employment office and trade office.

Jul 2001 - Jun 2002

1 year

Kemnath, Germany

General Project Manager and Project Coordinator

DC Promotion

Overall project management and coordination for commercial construction projects, including fire protection and complete building services.
Full renovation of a nightclub in Vohenstrauß (capacity 1,500 people, renovation costs approx. €850,000).
Development of an experience-based dining area covering 4,000 m² with three independent sections.
New construction of a restaurant with 200 seats and a 200 m² terrace.
New construction of a gaming arcade and a nightclub.
Performing quantity surveys.
Preparing tenders and contracts for the various trades.
Checking building services planning from planning firms for compliance with DIN standards, clash-free integration and cost efficiency, and drafting corresponding reports.
Monitoring planning phase schedules.
Conducting regular planning meetings, including preparing minutes.
Preparing and checking the bills of quantities from building services planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, and producing review reports.
Tendering, awarding and supervising construction work for steel construction, stairs and railings, tiling, ceiling cladding, sanitary installation, sprinkler systems, locking and security technology including fire protection, interior fit-out including upholstery work, interior and exterior painting, graffiti work, as well as new bar construction and bar refurbishment.

Mar 2001 - Jun 2001

4 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Field Sales Representative

GaLa 3000

Field sales for a software vendor of payroll and costing programs.
Preparation of payrolls.
Acquisition of new customers and telephone marketing.
Software demonstrations for clients.
Creation and processing of customer analyses.

Dec 1999 - Jan 2001

1 year 2 months

Munich, Germany

Full-time Distance Learning IT Manager

Teleakademie Mediadesign

Full-time distance learning program in IT management via tele-learning with project phases to develop interactive web presences.
Theoretical focus on marketing, online marketing, concept development, project management, and implementation of database-driven websites and e-commerce systems.
Programming skills in HTML, Basic, and JavaScript.
Use of MS Office products such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Exchange Server.
Project work to create a new portal for the Upper Palatinate ([link]) for an advertising agency.
Project work to develop an internet platform about educational opportunities in Regensburg (overview of all school types) for the Regensburg school authority.

Jul 1997 - Oct 1999

2 years 4 months

Kaufbeuren, Germany

Turnkey Construction Project Manager

Kerler GmbH

Project manager in turnkey construction (residential and industrial) as a general contractor.
Total project volume managed approx. €560 million.
Preparation of marketing campaigns and client acquisition.
Contract negotiations and closings with large companies, subcontractors, joint venture partners, suppliers, and banks for medium- and long-term financing.
Responsibility for personnel and budget policies in the design and turnkey construction department.
Preparation and drafting of proposals and change orders.
Creation of target-actual analyses for each project, team, machine, and the entire department.
Training of commercial staff on electronic recording of quantities, hours, and materials.
Development of the purchasing department and establishing new contacts with foreign clients.
Scheduling and logistics for the company’s vehicle fleet.
Scheduling and coordination of subcontractors and site managers.
Reviewing all planning, including TGA planning, for DIN compliance, collision avoidance, and cost-effectiveness, and preparing reports.
Monitoring planning schedules.
Conducting regular planning meetings with minutes.
Drafting and reviewing specifications from TGA planning offices and creating review reports.
Leading and preparing weekly meetings with site managers, purchasing, marketing, and management.
Preparation of documents on outstanding accounts and legal disputes.
Negotiating with lawyers in legal proceedings.
Note: Kerler GmbH dissolved its turnkey construction department in July 1998 and filed for insolvency in December 1999.

Apr 1995 - Jun 1997

2 years 3 months

Hirschau, Germany

Site Manager and Head of Pipeline and Civil Engineering

Zeidler GmbH

Site manager and, from 02/1996, department head for pipeline and civil engineering (general contractor).
Project volume under responsibility approx. €260 million.
Responsible for rebuilding the company in East Germany.
Preparation of marketing campaigns and acquisition of new construction projects.
Contract negotiations and closings with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Reviewing planning from TGA planning offices for DIN compliance, collision avoidance, and cost-effectiveness, and preparing reports.
Monitoring planning schedules.
Conducting regular planning meetings with minutes.
Drafting and reviewing specifications from TGA planning offices and creating review reports.
Project planning and management with up to 150 employees and project volumes up to €4 million.
Staff recruiting.
Responsibility for project invoicing with clients.
Planning, preparation, and implementation of new process technologies.
Procurement of new equipment.
Preparation of service offers.
Drafting subcontractor contracts.
In-house training for commercial and technical staff.
Creation and leadership of working groups.
Development of network plans for projects.
Site manager duties until 02/1996: overall project responsibility for the entire area, negotiations and contract closings with subcontractors and material suppliers, scheduling, logistics, and project management, pre- and post-calculations, quantity takeoffs, and invoicing for individual trades and entire projects.

Oct 1994 - Mar 1995

6 months

Plößberg, Germany

Technical Field Service

Horn Leichtmetallbau

Technical field service representative in industrial and commercial construction, steel construction, fire protection, and facade construction.
Presenting the Horn Group to developers, architects, general contractors, and housing associations.
Following up on proposals.
Managing a sales territory in Saxony, Berlin, and Thuringia.
Drafting contracts.
Negotiating with clients.

Aug 1990 - Jul 1994

4 years

Apprenticeship as Building and Civil Engineering Draftsman and Degree as State-Certified Structural Technician

Various Educational Institutions

Apprenticeship as a building and civil engineering draftsman.
Distance learning course to become a state-certified structural technician.
12 months of classes in English, business administration, team leadership, technical mathematics, computer science and quality management, as well as other related subjects.
Further specialization in the specific area during the remaining 32 months.
Acquisition of the qualification as a state-certified technician and the general higher education entrance qualification, providing access to a technical college or university.
Authorization to submit building plans as a state-certified technician.
Study focus areas: business administration, quality and project management, information technology and technical communication (IT systems, CAD, software), building law/building design, construction operations (planning, execution, bids), surveying (cadastral data, location and elevation surveying), building construction and structural analysis (planning, calculation, verifications), above-ground building structures and reinforced concrete construction, building services (heating and energy technology, water supply), planning and design, work preparation and project planning, tender management, project management, quality assurance and control, work and operations organization, team leadership and staff management.

Oct 1988 - Jul 1990

1 year 10 months

Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany

Further Training in the Commercial Field

KSZ Commercial Training Center

Further training at the commercial training center in Weiden.
Acquisition of basic skills in purchasing (ordering, inventory and stock recording with computer systems, price formation, material and invoice verification, discounts, contract types with suppliers).
Acquisition of basic skills in sales (price formation, contribution margin calculation, contract types with clients).

Oct 1981 - Dec 1987

6 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Installer and Installation Manager for Building Services including Fire Protection

König GmbH Apparatus and Ventilation Construction

Installer and later installation manager in apparatus and ventilation construction, building services including fire protection.
Deployment in industrial and plant construction, petrochemicals, turbine construction and power plant construction as a general contractor.
Independent execution of new constructions in plant and pipeline construction according to drawing specifications.
Maintenance of ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Customer consultation and instruction for new installations.
Client support for companies such as BMW (Munich and Landshut, expansion of logistics center with high-bay warehouse), ELF in Speyer (renewal of a petrochemical plant in the pump station and distillation units), Siemens (new construction, maintenance and repair of power plant and turbine systems) and Linde AG (expansion of petrochemical facilities).
Coordination of construction sites in Europe and Arab countries (e.g., Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Hufuf, Hail, Ras al-Khaimah).
Fabrication and installation of larger special steel structures on site, including professional installation of all building services equipment.
Instruction of in-house and external personnel.
Independent negotiation with international clients in change order management.
Recording of quantities and services for interim invoice processing.
Participation in gas welding and arc welding courses according to DIN EN 287-1 with certification as a qualified pipe welder.
End of employment after a work-related accident.

Aug 1979 - May 1981

1 year 10 months

Altenstadt an der Waldnaab, Germany

Apprenticeship as a Heating and Ventilation Installer

Keck

Apprenticeship as a central heating and ventilation installer.
Learning installation, maintenance and servicing of heating and ventilation systems.
Basics of building services and control systems.
Practical work on construction sites in heating and ventilation.

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 (39.5 years), Energy (7 years), Real Estate (7 years), Chemical (6 years), Education (3 years), and Healthcare (2.5 years).

Construction

Energy

Real Estate

Chemical

Education

Healthcare

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 (40 years), Procurement (19.5 years), Quality Assurance (16.5 years), Operations (15 years), Sales (9.5 years), and Product Development (4 years).

Project Management

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Operations

Sales

Product Development

Summary

Qualification profile: Experienced project manager and construction manager with decades of expertise in managing complex building, industrial construction, and technical building services (TGA) major projects. Proven in the technical overall coordination of planning, execution, and commissioning while meeting the highest quality, safety, and schedule standards. Familiar with client representation, service phase reviews (LPH), and coordinating demanding building service systems such as cleanrooms, building automation, and energy plants. As a confident contact for authorities, international clients, and general contractors, he ensures economical, standards-compliant, and operational project outcomes. Leads installation and subcontractor teams with clarity, structure, and a sense of responsibility. Committed to technical excellence, proactive risk management, and reliable project management throughout the project lifecycle.

Core competencies

TGA & supply technology
Overall project management
Client representation
Schedule & quality control
HSE & occupational safety
Cleanroom & special technology
Change order / contract management
Planning & LPH review
Site management for building and industrial construction
Commissioning & handover
Risk management
Cost & budget control
VOB & tendering

Selection of major projects:

OCM HVAC large-scale project ENGIE: Overall construction management for HVAC and sanitary installations across multiple phases; management of installation teams and subcontractors; quality and schedule control to ensure the timely execution of complex installations.
Renovation of office, fitness, and occupational health service areas at Beiersdorf AG: Construction management and TGA coordination during ongoing operations, tendering, defect and HSE management to ensure standards-compliant completion of high-traffic functional areas.
New construction of the US military hospital Ramstein, LBB Weilerbach (EUR 898 million): Client representation for fire protection and building services, review of service phases 4 and 5, coordination of technical centers and a 10 MW CHP unit to ensure overall supply capability.
Pharmaceutical renovation at Roche Penzberg, MGP2 and Nukl2 projects (EUR 65 million): TGA construction management, building automation, HVAC control and fire protection in the renovation of existing areas, plus cleanroom new construction for on-schedule cleanroom commissioning.
New build and renovation of REWE distribution center Buttenheim (EUR 28 million): Overall project management for both client and contractor sides for shell construction, interior fit-out, and complete TGA, coordinating all trades for the full functional handover of the logistics site.
Karlsruhe tram tunnel, Zetcon (shell construction EUR 587 million, interior fit-out EUR 452 million): TGA and HSE project management, plan reviews, fire protection inspections and approvals for a 3.6 km tunnel with 7 stations to deliver operational building services and fire safety infrastructure.
New headquarters for dm in Karlsruhe Durlach, pki Ingenieure (TGA EUR 65 million, total EUR 125 million): TGA construction supervision, HSE and specialist fire protection management for office complex and parking garage to achieve expert approval and operationally safe building services systems

Skills

Building And Civil Engineering, Landscaping Construction, Special Foundation Engineering, Concrete Construction, Hvac, Technical Building Services (Tga), Fire Protection Officer Sigeko
Overall Project Manager
Tga Construction And Project Management, Instrumentation And Control Including Building Automation, Fire Protection, Commissioning And Handover To The Client
Plan Coordinator, Client And General Contractor Side, Feasibility Review, Oversight Of Planning Offices
Plan Review For Din Compliance
Client-side Construction Coordinator For Complete Shell Construction Including Concrete Work, Foundation Engineering, And Hvac
General Contractor-side Project Manager For Shell Construction, Interior Fit-out, And Hvac
Cleanrooms And Cleanroom Ceilings, Din En Iso 14644-1 To 9
Construction Cost Planning, Contract And Bid Calculation
Change Order Costing, Change Order Management
Creating Construction Schedules With Ms Project
Commissioning Of Tga
Tendering With Ava Software And Stl-bau
Procurement And Awarding Of Subcontractor Services
Billing Of Services According To Vob
Correspondence Under Construction Law, Hoai, Vob And Din Standards
Defect Management With Correspondence And Documentation
Sales Of Construction Technology Products
Sales Management And Training Of Employees
Lean Construction Management
Brz, Dalux, Bim Model, Ms Project
Nemetschek
Construction Software Ariba
Rib Construction Software
Residential Construction, Single-family Houses To Housing Complexes
Discos And Arcades
Warehouses, Nursing Homes And Residential Complexes
Industrial Buildings/plants
Office Buildings, Pharmaceutical Industry
School Buildings
Shopping Centers
Substations
Gas Compressor Stations
Power Plant Construction
Hospitals
Hotel Complexes
Vob And Din Standards And Austrian Construction Law (Önorm)
Conflict Management
Procurement
Controlling
Billing
Tendering And Awarding
Concrete Construction
Building Construction
Civil Engineering
Complete Tga Including Fire Protection And Sprinkler And Firefighting Systems
Hvac
Industrial Construction
Commercial Buildings
Petrochemical Industry
Steel And Hall Construction
Power Plant Construction
Project Management
Site Management
Damage And Defect Management
Numerous Ava Programs
Ms Project
Ms Office
Bim Planning
Ms Project

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Education

Dec 1999 - Jan 2001

Teleakademie Mediadesign

IT Manager · Munich, Germany

Aug 1990 - Jul 1994

Building and civil engineering draftsman; State-certified civil engineering technician

Oct 1988 - Jul 1990

Commercial Training Center

Business training · Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

RAB 30 Annex C for SiGe Coordinators

Academy BauA

RAB 30 Annex B for SiGe Coordinators

Academy BauA

Occupational safety expertise

Academy BauA

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Thorsten based?

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

What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 27 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thorsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thorsten would be well-suited for roles such as: OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC, Piping Construction Manager, Construction Manager and TGA Coordinator for the Client.

What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC at Engie Deutschland GmbH.

What companies has Thorsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Engie Deutschland GmbH, Exyte Deutschland GmbH, Beiersdorf AG, Landesbetrieb LBB Weilerbach, and VTU-Ingenieure.

Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Construction, Real Estate, and Energy. Thorsten also has some experience in Chemical, Education, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Construction, Pharmaceutical, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

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

What is Thorsten's education?

Thorsten attended Teleakademie Mediadesign for IT Manager.

Does Thorsten have any certificates?

Thorsten has 3 certificates. These include: RAB 30 Annex C for SiGe Coordinators, RAB 30 Annex B for SiGe Coordinators, and Occupational safety expertise.

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Thorsten is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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