Thorsten Henneberg - Construction Sales and Project Manager SiGeKo

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Stadelhofen, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Dec 2025

8 months

OCM (Overall Site Manager) for HVAC

Engie Deutschland GmbH

Overall planning and supervision of HVAC and sanitary installations across multiple construction phases.
Leading 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 supervising all HVAC and sanitary work on site.
Leading own fitters and coordinating subcontractors.
Ensuring all work meets quality standards, safety regulations and the schedule.
Coordinating with other trades, authorities and the owner’s representative.
Creating plans and checking invoices.
Supervising proper application of construction techniques and compliance with safety rules.

Feb 2025 - May 2025

4 months

Site Manager Piping

Exyte Deutschland GmbH

Reviewing design documents in service phases LPH 4 and LPH 5.
Lean Construction Management.
Managing, coordinating and controlling piping subcontractors.
Supervising installation, isometrics, supports, welding and testing.
Interface coordination with M&E, construction, electrical and GMP-relevant trades.
Quality assurance, progress tracking and reporting.
Participating in site tours, coordination meetings and approvals.
Ensuring execution according to plan, specifications and safety requirements.

May 2023 - Feb 2025

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Construction Manager Building & M&E Coordinator for Client

Beiersdorf AG

Refurbishment and expansion of an existing office complex for 400 employees.
Interior remodeling for a new occupational health service department.
Conversion and gutting of the old cafeteria into a modern fitness studio with 21 showers for employees.
Building construction management and M&E coordination on behalf of the client.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Managing, advising, supervising and coordinating on-site work.
Conducting risk assessments and planning, preparing and implementing safety measures.
Running and documenting site meetings.
Collecting and technically evaluating proposed solutions and coordinating with construction and project management.
Reviewing design documents in service phases LPH 4 and LPH 6.
Supporting defect management and document reviews.
Independently preparing, issuing and evaluating tenders.
Verifying measurements for quantity variances and invoice amounts, checking totals and traceability, adjusting according to VOB.
Correspondence under VOB (notices, defects, cleanliness, site staffing, HSE violations).
Attending and leading site meetings.
Updating and revising client documentation for Beiersdorf AG.

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

1 year 5 months

Weilerbach, Germany

HSE Officer and Subproject Manager for Owner Representation in Fire Protection and Building Services

Landesbetrieb LBB Weilerbach

Owner representation for fire protection and building services in the new build of the US military hospital at Ramstein Air Force base.
Total project cost approx. EUR 898 million.
Supervising organizational, technical and financial progress of the US military hospital project.
Reviewing design documents in service phases 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 supervising district heating and gas supply stations, including route planning, pipe laying and handover stations.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.

Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

8 months

Penzberg, Germany

Construction Manager M&E & Building, Building Automation, I&C and Fire Protection

VTU-Ingenieure

Refurbishment projects at Roche Penzberg (Molecular Diagnostics Magnet Particle, MGP2 and Nukl2 projects).
Carrying out extensive renovation including gutting within 10 months.
Lean Construction Management and construction management for M&E & building, building automation, I&C and fire protection.
Total project cost approx. EUR 65 million.
Managing, supervising and coordinating two renovation measures (LPH 8) and plant shutdowns across all project phases (study, planning, execution).
First point of contact on site for the general planner’s construction management team and subcontractors.
Planning, scheduling and supervising timelines.
New build of cleanrooms plus supervision of installation and handover to commissioning.
Clarifying interfaces between user, external companies, general planner and authorities.
Cost and change order management.
Organizing and conducting site visits and approvals.
Quality control and assurance.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Checking and approving measurements.
Ensuring compliance with site regulations and risk management.
Leading project teams, responsible for resources, quality, schedules and budget.
Participating in tender 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 breakthrough planning and documentation for official approvals.
Responsible for fire protection for HVAC, ventilation and electrical.
Claims 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 handling HSE issues.
Collaboration with the client's HSE coordinator and safety and health coordinator (SiGeKo).
Inspection of vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment to ensure optimal readiness.
Participation in weekly HSE inspections with the client, SiGeKo, and Baker Hicks HSE team.
Monitoring and, if necessary, conducting toolbox meetings.
Ensuring the client's HSE requirements and support of Baker Hicks staff.
Training and instruction on aerial work platforms (boom lifts and scissor lifts) according to DGUV SR100-500 Chapter 2.10.
Site supervision during the construction of clean rooms according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1.
Monitoring cleaning of the premises and handover to the client.
Initiating and documenting trial runs.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.

May 2019 - Feb 2020

10 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

TGA Project Manager and HSE Officer

Zetcon AG

TGA project manager 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 planning offices' designs for DIN compliance, coordination with other trades and cost efficiency.
Preparing reports on the planning review.
Monitoring planning schedules.
Conducting regular planning meetings including report preparation.
Creating and reviewing bills of quantities from MEP planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, and producing verification reports.
Independently monitoring schedules and performing functional-technical control of MEP trades and the entire interior fit-out (heating, ventilation, refrigeration/air-conditioning, elevators, sanitary, power/low-voltage, building automation).
Creating defect reports for each trade.
Conducting fire protection inspections, documenting and reporting execution defects.
Regular inspections, documentation and preparation for expert acceptance of fire protection for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialist companies and fire protection experts, especially for special solutions.
Conducting shaft inspections and checks with subcontractors, preparing and sending acceptance reports.
Conducting pipe inspections and preparing corresponding reports.

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

1 year 1 month

Karlsruhe, Germany

TGA 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 parking spaces.
MEP budget approx. €65 million, total project cost approx. €125 million.
New construction of office and administration buildings.
Responsible for ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, sanitary, sprinkler and fire protection trades.
Monitoring schedules and performing functional-technical control of MEP trades execution (heating, ventilation, refrigeration/air-conditioning, sanitary).
Creating defect reports.
Conducting shaft inspections and checks with subcontractors, preparing and sending acceptance reports to subcontractors and site management.
Conducting fire protection inspections, documenting and reporting execution defects.
Preparation for expert acceptance of fire protection for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialist companies and fire protection experts, especially for special solutions.
Conducting pipe inspections and creating corresponding acceptance reports.
Creating a maintenance schedule 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

TGA Project Manager including Instrumentation and Control, Building Automation and Electrical (General Contractor)

Züblin AG

MEP project management as general contractor for the new construction 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: budget approx. €34 million.
Projects in Heidelberg: budget approx. €52 million.
Projects featuring a CHP plant and transformer station, as well as Passive House standard and enhanced fire protection.
Reviewing MEP planning offices' designs for DIN compliance, coordination with other trades and cost efficiency.
Preparing reports on the planning review.
Monitoring planning schedules.
Conducting regular planning meetings including report preparation.
Creating and reviewing bills of quantities from MEP planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, and producing verification reports.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Independently monitoring schedules and performing functional-technical control of MEP trades execution (heating, ventilation, refrigeration/air-conditioning, elevators, sanitary, power/low-voltage, building automation).
Site 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 acceptance of fire protection for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialist companies and fire protection experts, especially for special solutions.
Conducting shaft inspections and checks, and preparing and sending acceptance reports to subcontractors and site management.
Conducting pipe inspections and preparing corresponding reports.
Creating maintenance schedules for MEP trades and instructing users.
Preparing documentation and adjusting revision plans.
Preparing protocols, verification reports, schedules, defect and acceptance reports, maintenance schedules, 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 build and conversion of the REWE logistics center in Buttenheim.
Project budget approx. €28 million.
Responsible for foundation work, civil engineering, concrete construction, hall construction, interior fit-out, HVAC systems and MEP.
Preparing coordination and schedule plans for design and execution.
Preparing defect notices according to VOB.
Lean Construction Management, preparation and moderation of the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Leading construction meetings.
Independently monitoring schedules of design and construction services.
Performing functional-technical control of the execution of all trades (concrete construction, hall construction, full interior fit-out as well as MEP trades such as heating, ventilation, refrigeration/air-conditioning, elevators, sanitary, power/low-voltage, building automation).
Creating defect reports.
Conducting shaft inspections and checks, preparing and sending acceptance reports to subcontractors and the client.
Conducting pipe inspections and preparing corresponding reports.
Creating maintenance schedules for MEP trades and instructing users.
Preparing documentation and adjusting revision plans.

Jan 2014 - May 2016

2 years 5 months

Bremen, Germany

MEP Project Manager (General Planner)

Ingenieurbüro Goedde

MEP project management as general planner for the new construction and renovation of the Bremen Mitte Clinic.
Focus on defect management in interior fit-out and HVAC/MEP.
Partial commissioning of the installations and conflict and acceleration management in project leadership.
Partial construction sum approx. €75M.
Preparation of component lists according to VDI, DIN and safety requirements.
Construction supervision for the new operating rooms and laboratories in various building sections, including clean rooms per DIN EN ISO 14644-1.
Initiation and implementation of acceleration measures.
Project management and partial commissioning of the building according to HBO.
Creation and processing of defect reports for the individual trades.
Controlling and approval of defect-free construction phases.
Coordination of site managers and contractors.
Correspondence according to VOB with subcontractors and client.
Rejection and approval of change orders including correspondence.
Preparation and execution of inspections with experts.

Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

MEP Project Manager (General Contractor)

Real Innenausbau AG

MEP project management as general contractor for the renovation and modernization of the former Allianz headquarters on Weserstraße for Deutsche Bank.
Defect management in interior finishing, HVAC and MEP.
Commissioning of all systems.
Renovation of the entire office building's MEP and interior fit-out according to the new operator's requirements.
Construction sum approx. €23.6 million.
Review of MEP planning offices' designs for DIN compliance, clash-free integration with other trades and cost efficiency.
Preparation of minutes for design reviews.
Schedule monitoring of planning phases.
Conducting regular planning meetings including taking minutes.
Drafting and reviewing the specifications from MEP planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, and preparing review reports.
Survey of the entire existing building and checking for functionality and safety.
Preparation of component lists showing items that no longer meet VDI, DIN and safety standards.
Conducting fire protection inspections, recording and reporting execution defects.
Preparation for expert acceptance inspections of fire protection for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialized firms and experts in fire protection, especially for special solutions.
Overall project management and commissioning of the building according to HBO.
Preparation and processing of defect reports for trades.
Controlling and approval of defect-free construction stages.
Coordination of site managers and contractors.
Cost controlling and correspondence according to 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 corporation.
Schedule monitoring of planning steps.
Holding regular planning meetings with minute-taking.
Drawing up and reviewing specifications for completeness and cost efficiency, and preparing review reports.
Independently and responsibly negotiating with building material suppliers, contractors, manufacturers, banks and insurance companies.
Creating new master data for the costing software and defining cycle times.
Training new employees in the costing department.
Determining which components appear in the offer for each finish level.
Structuring fixed prices.
Continuing education in modern heating technologies (solar, biomass, geothermal, brine drilling), modern house design, economic and ecological construction methods, bus systems in residential construction, insulation of external and internal walls, effective roof insulation, and residential photovoltaics.
Creating sales folders for the field sales team with price lists and presentation materials.
Developing training materials and independently training field sales staff.
Conducting and evaluating job interviews.
Customer consulting and house sales, supporting the field sales team in closing deals.
Compiling financing solutions for residential construction and training employees.
Site preparation.
Negotiation with utility companies.
Drafting contracts for craftsmen.
Creating construction schedules.
Monitoring incoming payments.
Reviewing and approving invoices.
Preparing target vs. actual reports for construction schedules.

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 fire damage restoration for an architecture firm in Bad Kreuznach.
Restoration of a residential house and a warehouse.
Construction costs approx. €0.95 million.
Preparation of additional tenders and site management for the fire restoration.
Identification of defective components.
Cost breakdown of the restoration measures with individual costs.
Development of a restoration concept according to the expert's specifications.
Creation of a schedule with timelines for each trade.
Controlling of 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 Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Foundation Engineering, Civil Engineering and MEP

Ars-Mobi-Bausystem

Construction manager and project leader for an investor from Bad Kreuznach.
Complete construction project for the erection of an office and exhibition building with an underground parking garage and park area in Grolsheim.
Construction costs approx. €10 million.
Internet research and acquisition of subcontractors.
Reviewing plans from MEP, steel construction, interior finish and civil engineering planning offices for DIN compliance, clash-free integration and cost efficiency.
Preparation of minutes for planning reviews.
Schedule monitoring of planning steps.
Conducting regular planning meetings including taking minutes.
Preparing and reviewing specifications from planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, and creating review reports.
Preparation and independent conduct of negotiation meetings with subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
Billing and measurement according to VOB.
Correspondence with subcontractors according to VOB.
Advising the client on company selection and choosing subcontractors and service providers.
Preparing tender documents according to VOB and applicable DIN standards using AVA software based on quantities from planning documents and site supervision.
Sending out tender documents.
Drafting and preparing contracts between the client and subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
Invoice checking and payment approval.
Developing a fire protection concept with specialists and adapting all MEP services to this concept.

Apr 2003 - Dec 2005

2 years 9 months

Bötzingen, Germany

Project Manager for Civil Engineering, Concrete Construction, Structural Steel, Special Constructions, Sprinkler Systems, and

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 developed a patented steel construction system for optimization and cost efficiency.
Prepared a detailed object description in a room book.
Reviewed MEP planning office designs for DIN compliance, clash detection, and cost efficiency, creating corresponding reports.
Monitored the scheduling of planning steps.
Conducted regular planning meetings including preparing minutes.
Prepared and checked the specifications of the MEP planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, creating review reports.
Performed quantity take-offs as basis for scopes of work.
Prepared tender documents according to VOB and current DIN standards using AVA software.
Coordinated and aligned scope of work descriptions for all trades.
Created cost overviews with analysis of contributions from involved experts.
Conducted online research and acquired subcontractors.
Collected, reviewed, and evaluated bids.
Prepared and analyzed price comparisons for each trade.
Prepared and independently led negotiations with subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
Prepared cost estimates according to DIN 276 and performed cost control.
Checked and evaluated bids and price comparisons against special requirements.
Drafted and prepared contracts between client and subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
Monitored and coordinated execution.
Created and updated a schedule.
Kept a construction diary.
Inspected construction work, identified defects, and supervised defect remediation.
Checked invoices and determined costs, as well as approved verified invoices.
Listed warranty periods.
Created, monitored, and updated payment schedules and detailed time, cost, or capacity plans.
Organized official inspections and assisted with the release of security guarantees.
Compiled drawing and textual documents.
Created as-built drawings.
Prepared equipment and inventory lists.
Monitored and managed the building, overseeing maintenance and servicing.
Handed over the building.
Acted as SiGe coordinator throughout the entire construction period.
Additional tendering and construction management for a fire damage restoration, including a restoration concept.
Tendering and structural supervision of 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 about 25 employees.
Activities in the areas of construction management, site supervision, change order management, civil engineering, and specialized civil engineering.
Compiled quantities based on delivery notes and measurements of the materials actually installed.
Prepared and issued interim invoices according to VOB based on current quantity compilations.
Prepared calculation bases for each BOQ position.
Provided written notification of quantity increases under VOB Part B § 2.3 (2) and decreases under VOB Part B § 2.3 (3) to the client.
Attended site meetings.
Conducted contract negotiations with clients and suppliers.
Negotiated change orders.
Managed correspondence between the 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 about 120 employees.
Provided consulting services focusing on organizing corporate restructuring.
Analyzed mechanical work processes.
Reviewed and evaluated internal and external communication networks.
Reviewed and evaluated the existing manual according to ISO 9001.
Managed the purchasing department and the estimation department.
Advised on implementing an electronic estimation software.
Managed the goods receiving and dispatch department.
Assessed responsible persons for their DIN and VOB knowledge.
Coordinated reporting to management.
Reviewed reports and notifications from the executing company.
Acquired new potential clients and presented to new customers.
Managed new construction projects in southern Germany and led their project management.
Conducted contract, change order, and bid negotiations for future projects.
Secured new clients, including BMW Munich and Dingolfing.
Selected a new company site in northern Bavaria and recruited new staff on site.
Analyzed the target and actual status of existing hardware and software.
Developed and created an online presence.

Jul 2002 - Sep 2002

3 months

Preparation for Self-Employment

Self-Employment

Developed a concept for self-employment.
Defined key tasks and activities.
Planned and carried out necessary acquisitions.
Prepared a financing plan.
Designed the company letterhead (corporate identity).
Created advertising letters and prepared a marketing campaign.
Coordinated with the tax advisor and lawyer.
Presented the concept to the employment office and trade office.

Jul 2001 - Jun 2002

1 year

Kemnath, Germany

Overall Project Manager and Project Coordinator

DC Promotion

Overall project leadership and coordination for commercial building projects with fire protection and full TGA.
Complete renovation of a nightclub in Vohenstrauß (capacity 1,500 people, renovation costs approx. €850,000).
Developed an experiential gastronomy venue over 4,000 m² with three independent areas.
New construction of a restaurant with 200 seats and a 200 m² terrace.
New construction of a gaming hall and a nightclub.
Performed quantity take-offs.
Prepared tender documents and contracts for the various trades.
Reviewed MEP planning office designs for DIN compliance, clash detection, and cost efficiency, creating corresponding reports.
Monitored the scheduling of planning steps.
Conducted regular planning meetings including preparing minutes.
Prepared and checked the specifications of the MEP planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, generating review reports.
Tendering, contract awarding, and site supervision for steel construction, stairs and railing construction, tiling, ceiling cladding, sanitary installation, sprinkler systems, locking and security technology including fire protection, interior finishing including upholstery, interior and exterior painting, graffiti work, as well as new bar counters and bar refurbishments.

Mar 2001 - Jun 2001

4 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Field Sales Representative

GaLa 3000

Field sales for a software manufacturer of payroll and costing programs.
Preparation of payrolls.
New customer acquisition and telemarketing.
Software demonstrations at customer sites.
Preparation 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 to become an IT manager via telelearning, including project phases for implementing interactive websites.
Theoretical focuses in marketing, online marketing, concept development, project management, and implementation of database-driven web presences and e-commerce systems.
Programming skills in HTML, BASIC, and JavaScript.
Use of MS Office products like 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 on educational opportunities in Regensburg (showing all school types) for the Regensburg school board.

Jul 1997 - Oct 1999

2 years 4 months

Kaufbeuren, Germany

Turnkey Construction Project Manager

Kerler GmbH

Project manager in turnkey construction (residential and industrial buildings) as a general contractor.
Total construction volume of managed projects around €560 million.
Preparation of marketing activities and acquisition.
Contract negotiations and closings with major companies, subcontractors, joint venture partners, suppliers, and banks for interim and long-term financing.
Responsibility for HR and budget policies in the design and turnkey construction division.
Drafting and preparation of proposals and change order offers.
Preparation of target-actual analyses for each project, by crew, by machine, and for the entire division.
Training commercial staff in the electronic recording of quantities, hours, and materials.
Redevelopment of the purchasing department and establishing new contacts with foreign clients.
Scheduling and logistics of the company vehicle fleet.
Scheduling and coordination of subcontractors and site managers.
Reviewing all planning, including building services planning, for compliance with standards, clash freedom, and cost-effectiveness, and creating protocols.
Monitoring deadlines for planning stages.
Conducting regular planning meetings with protocol creation.
Drafting and reviewing specifications from building services planning offices and creating review reports.
Leading and preparing weekly meetings with site managers, purchasing, marketing, and executive management.
Preparing documents for receivables and legal disputes.
Negotiating with lawyers in legal disputes.
Note: Kerler GmbH dissolved its turnkey construction division in July 1998 and filed for insolvency in December 1999.

Apr 1995 - Jun 1997

2 years 3 months

Hirschau, Germany

Construction Manager and Division Head for Pipeline and Civil Engineering

Zeidler GmbH

Site manager and, from 02/1996, division head for pipeline and civil engineering (general contractor).
Project volume of managed projects approx. €260 million.
Responsible for rebuilding the company in Eastern Germany.
Preparation of marketing activities and acquisition of new construction projects.
Contract negotiations and closings with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Reviewing planning from building services planning offices for compliance with standards, clash freedom, and cost-effectiveness, and creating protocols.
Monitoring deadlines for planning stages.
Conducting regular planning meetings with protocol creation.
Drafting and reviewing specifications from building services planning offices and creating review reports.
Project planning and management with up to 150 employees and project volumes up to €4 million.
Employee recruiting.
Responsible for project billing with the client.
Planning, preparation, and implementation of new process techniques.
Procurement of new equipment.
Preparation of service offers.
Drafting subcontractor contracts.
In-house training for commercial and technical staff.
Creation and leadership of work groups.
Development of network plans for projects.
Site manager tasks until 02/1996: project responsibility for the entire division, negotiations and contract closings with subcontractors and material suppliers, scheduling, logistics, and project management, preliminary and final costing, quantity compilation, and invoicing for individual trades and overall 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 façade construction.
Presenting the Horn Group to developers, architects, general contractors, and housing associations.
Follow-up on proposals.
Managing a sales area in Saxony, Berlin, and Thuringia.
Drafting contracts.
Conducting negotiations with clients.

Aug 1990 - Jul 1994

4 years

Apprenticeship as a Draftsperson in Structural and Civil Engineering and Study to Become a State-Certified Building Technician

Various Educational Institutions

Apprenticeship as a draftsperson in structural and civil engineering.
Distance learning to become a state-certified building technician in building construction.
12 months of classes in English, business administration, personnel management, specialized mathematics, computer science and quality management, as well as other subject-specific courses.
Deepening of the specific application area in the remaining 32 months.
Obtained the degree of state-certified technician and general University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification, as well as eligibility to attend a technical college or university.
Authorization to submit construction documents as a state-certified building technician.
Areas of focus: business administration, quality and project management, information technology and technical communication (IT systems, CAD, software), building law/building planning, construction operations (planning, execution, bidding), surveying (cadastral data, horizontal and vertical measurement), building construction design and structural analysis (planning, calculation, verification), structural engineering and reinforced concrete construction, building services engineering (heating and energy technology, water supply), planning and design, work preparation and project engineering, tender management, project management, quality assurance and testing, work and operations organization, team leadership and staff management.

Oct 1988 - Jul 1990

1 year 10 months

Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany

Advanced Training in the Commercial Sector

KSZ Commercial Training Center

Advanced training at the commercial training center in Weiden.
Acquisition of basic knowledge in purchasing (ordering, warehouse and inventory recording with IT systems, pricing, material and invoice verification, discounts, contract types with suppliers).
Acquisition of basic knowledge in sales (pricing, margin-based calculations, 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 Apparate und Lüftungsbau

Installer and later installation manager in the field of equipment and ventilation construction, building services including fire protection.
Deployment in industrial and plant construction, petrochemicals, turbine manufacturing, and power plant construction as a general contractor.
Independent execution of new constructions in plant and piping construction according to design specifications.
Maintenance of ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Consulting and instruction for customers on new installations.
Managed clients such as BMW (Munich and Landshut, expansion of a logistics center with high-bay warehouse), ELF in Speyer (renewal of a petrochemical plant in the pump station and distillation areas), Siemens (new construction, maintenance and refurbishment of power plant and turbine systems), and Linde AG (expansion of petrochemical plants).
Coordination of construction sites in Europe and in Arab countries (including Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Hufuf, Hail, Ras al-Khafji).
Fabrication and assembly of large special steel structures on site, including professional installation of all building services.
Instruction of own and external personnel.
Independently negotiating with international clients in the area of change order management.
Recording quantities and services for further processing for interim invoices.
Participation in training courses for gas and arc welding according to DIN EN 287-1, with certification as a certified pipe welder.
Employment ended after a work accident.

Aug 1979 - May 1981

1 year 10 months

Altenstadt an der Waldnaab, Germany

Apprenticeship as Heating and Ventilation Installer

Keck

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

Summary

Qualification Profile: Experienced project and site manager with decades of expertise in managing complex building, industrial and technical building systems projects. Proven in overall technical coordination of planning, execution and commissioning while meeting the highest quality, safety and schedule standards. Experienced in owner representation, service phase reviews and coordinating demanding building systems like cleanrooms, building automation and energy plants. As a confident contact for authorities, international clients and general contractors, he ensures economical, compliant and operational project results. He leads installation and subcontractor teams with clarity, structure and responsibility. He stands for technical excellence, proactive risk management and reliable project management across the project lifecycle.

Core Competencies

TGA & building services
Overall project management
Owner representation
Schedule & quality control
HSE & safety management
Cleanroom & special technology
Claims / contract management
Planning & service phase review
Site management for building & industrial construction
Commissioning & handover
Risk management
Cost & budget control
VOB & tendering

Skills

Building & Civil Engineering, Landscaping, Special Foundation Works, Concrete Construction, Hvac & Sanitation (Hkls), Technical Building Services (Tga), Fire Protection Officer & Safety Coordinator (Sigeko)
Overall Project Manager
M&e Site And Project Management, I&c Including Building Automation, Fire Protection, Commissioning And Handover To Client
Plan Coordinator On Client And Contractor Side, Feasibility Checks, Monitoring Design Offices
Plan Review For Din Compliance
Client-side Construction Coordinator For Turnkey Building Including Concrete Works, Foundations And Hvac & Sanitation
Contractor-side Project Manager For Shell, Interior Fit-out And Hvac & Sanitation
Cleanrooms And Ceiling Systems, Din En Iso 14644-1 To 9
Construction Cost Estimation, Order And Bid Calculations
Change Order Estimation, Claims Management
Creating Construction Schedules With Ms Project
Commissioning Of Technical Building Services
Tendering With Ava Software And Stl-bau
Purchasing And Awarding Subcontractor Services
Billing Services According To Vob
Correspondence Under Construction Law, Hoai, Vob And Din Standards
Defect Management With Correspondence And Documentation
Sales Of Construction Products
Sales Management And Staff Training
Lean Construction Management
Brz, Dalux, Bim Modeling, Ms Project
Nemetschek
Ariba Construction Software
Rib Construction Software
Residential Buildings, Single-family Homes To Housing Complexes
Nightclubs And Gaming Arcades
Warehouses, Nursing Homes And Residential Complexes
Industrial Buildings/facilities
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 Technical Building Services Including Fire Protection And Sprinkler And Firefighting Systems
Hvac & Sanitation (Hkls)
Industrial Construction
Commercial Construction
Petrochemicals
Steel And Hall Construction
Power Plant Construction
Project Management
Site Management
Damage And Defect Management
Various Ava Software
Ms Project
Ms Office
Bim Planning
Ms Project