Joel Bahr - Senior Construction Supervisor for LOS D3a and D3b

Q: Where is Joel based?

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

Q: What languages does Joel speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Joel have?

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

Q: What is Joel's latest experience?

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

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

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

Q: Which industries is Joel most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Joel most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Joel worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Joel worked in recently?

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

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2024 - Oct 2026

2 years 1 month

Senior Construction Supervisor for LOS D3a and D3b

SudOstLink

Leading a team of 28 staff (BBB, HBB, ÖBB, IBB, ABB, GBB, öBÜ, SiGiKo, excavation supervisors, resident management)
Coordinating and managing site activities
Preparing reports for the client and progress reports
Overall coordination and management of the assigned construction section (approx. 50 km)
Schedule and invoice review as well as cost control
Monitoring the execution of load-bearing structures for compliance with stability proofs
Coordinating all parties involved in site monitoring
Creating, updating, and monitoring a schedule (bar chart)
Reviewing invoices, checking measurements and comparing with contract sums including claims
Organizing acceptance of construction works, identifying defects and giving acceptance recommendation to the client
Applying for official approvals and participating in them
Systematic compilation of documentation, drawings and calculated results of the project

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024

9 months

Construction Monitoring – Site Preparation for Hanekenfähr Converter Stations

Amprion

Monitoring civil engineering work for preparing the site for the converter station
Area: 20 ha
Duration: 6 months in the city of Lingen

Aug 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 3 months

Technical Construction Manager

Storengy Deutschland GmbH

Providing technical advice on the preparation of phase-specific project documents (Basis of Design, Basic Design Package, tenders, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.) and cost estimates
Advising on tender processes, preparing technical tender documents and supporting bid evaluation
Creating, coordinating and reviewing key documents and results in the civil engineering area
Technical review of design and approval planning
Monitoring and controlling within the engineering discipline to ensure contract compliance
Technical contact for engineers, external planning offices and other contractors
Responsible for interface coordination with other engineering disciplines, commercial departments and operations colleagues

Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year 4 months

Project Manager – 110 kV Cable Route Planning

Stromnetz Berlin

Managing the project according to standardized process and quality management during HOAI service phases 3–8
Responsible for obtaining approvals and coordinating with authorities and landowners
Taking over interface responsibilities between departments and external stakeholders
Planning the dismantling of overhead line towers and foundations
Cost estimation and scheduling

Jul 2021 - Sep 2023

2 years 3 months

Project Manager for Leased Lines and Fiber Optic Project

Deutsche Bahn

Managing master lists of existing and planned fiber optic routes (own and leased)
Supporting the planning and implementation of new routes for decommissioning leased lines
Managing the decommissioning of leased lines
Stakeholder management with central organization, regional divisions, group subsidiaries, and suppliers
Project management in planning, work order lists, organization, facilitation and conducting of regular meetings, and reporting

Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 6 months

Construction Technician

Initiation and planning phase for a pedestrian bridge (over 60 m), district heating pipeline (approx. 5 km), and three pumping stations
Preparing the structural description for the technical framework specification
Preparing the task description for the structural planner
Assisting with awarding the planner contract and structural engineering contracts (civil engineering, concrete construction, HVAC)
Reviewing and evaluating the structural tender documents
Resolving issues, accepting construction measures, and checking invoices

May 2021 - Oct 2022

1 year 6 months

Infrastructure Construction Project Management – Railway Technology

Overall project management for infrastructure construction as client representative (HOAI service phases 1–5)
Cost planning (cost estimation, cost development, and cost control)
Crisis management and monitoring of deadlines and planning
Preparing decision-making documents (WBS, procurement methods, site analysis)
Participating in the planning approval process and coordinating interfaces with the lead planner
Reviewing and implementing the specification sheet, and ensuring compliance with client guidelines and work instructions
Providing technical advice in structural and rail technology

Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 3 months

Civil Engineering Coordinator for District Heating Pipeline

UNIPER Wärme GmbH

Preliminary planning of the required civil engineering works before implementation
Budget planning and obtaining internal approvals
Securing external approvals from civil engineering authorities in Gelsenkirchen, Gladbeck, Castrop-Rauxel, and Datteln
Holding construction coordination meetings on project status, schedules, and timeline coordination
Conducting budget and quality control, and preparing weekly status reports
Coordinating the execution period, duration, working hours, and site regulations
Coordinating all repair and new construction measures for structural waterproofing
Managing change orders for changes in project scope
Managing and maintaining bridge logs, including deadline tracking and documentation upkeep
Developing an inspection concept for the 2021 bridge inspection, including scheduling and priority planning
Procuring bids and coordinating bridge inspections and rehabilitation measures
Preparing a bill of quantities for civil and concrete engineering for bridge demolition and infill

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

10 months

FTTX Consultant

Ensuring the strategic planning of FTTX deployment projects
Managing and coordinating fiber optic infrastructure projects
Planning the project budget
Advising and supporting tendering and procurement processes
Assisting with a technology-neutral analysis of current state and requirements

Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

11 months

Civil Engineering Consultant

Vattenfall Wärme Berlin AG

Overall responsibility for structural engineering in the Marzahn gas connection pipeline project
Planning and coordinating the installation of a new gas connection pipeline between the ONTRAS gas transmission network and the Marzahn heating plant

Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

4 months

Construction Manager

FAM GmbH

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

Dec 2019 - Present

6 years 8 months

Overall Project Manager FTTX

E.ON SE / Innogy SE / Westnetz GmbH

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

Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

5 months

Site Manager at Biogas Plant in France

Work preparation, assembly supervision and final acceptance
Quality management system and process optimization of technical documentation
On-site contact person for customers in France
Internal and external coordination of project stakeholders

May 2019 - Jul 2019

3 months

Site Manager for Underground Cable Construction in Rail Infrastructure

Overall construction coordination for underground cable works (€4.6 million, 36 km route S5 Strausberg Nord Berlin)
Track crossing, road crossing, shafts, signals, excavation, safety measures and cable laying
Execution according to VOB

Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

3 months

Site Manager for Fiber Optic Cable Deployment for Telekom

Control and review of existing plans and synergies
Review of overview plans and scheduling for civil works
Overall construction coordination of trenches, shafts and crossings
Laying and blowing of fibers in Speed Pipe systems
Coordination of appointments with property owners and troubleshooting
Documentation: field survey, daily construction reports, redlining according to ZTV TKNetz9
Reporting additional costs, evidence preservation and change order management

Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

8 months

Construction manager for underground cable installations across Germany

Construction processes and methods according to DB AG guidelines including driven-pipe foundations and precast concrete cable ducts
Independent execution of construction measures and coordination of subcontractor services
Coordination with clients, planners and authorities
Leadership tasks and contract management (VOB/B, BGB, HOAI)
Enforcement of performance securities and claims for additional compensation

Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 7 months

Construction Manager / Project Manager (France)

EPCM/turnkey projects according to FIDIC Silver Book for wind farms
Parc éolien des Tournevents du Cos (9 Nordex N117/2400, 21.6 MW) and Parc éolien des Courtibeaux (5 Senvion MM92/2050, 10.25 MW)
Cost estimation, contract management, budget, schedule and quality assurance
Tendering, awarding and supervision of subcontractor services
Claims management and subcontractor coordination

Aug 2014 - May 2016

1 year 10 months

Project Manager (Berlin and Paris)

Project in France (Les Entrepôts du Boulevard McDonald, Paris 19) with a volume of €2.5 million and 3,500 windows
Budget, schedule and quality assurance
Equipment and personnel planning, assembly supervision, inspection and acceptance
Tendering, awarding and supervision of subcontractor services
Logistics and supplier management

Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

5 months

Structural engineer for precast concrete components

Preparation of technical drawings
Structural analysis of building structures

Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

2 months

SCC Certificate Training Student

German Social Accident Insurance for the Construction Industry

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

Sep 2007 - Apr 2013

5 years 8 months

Civil Engineering Student

Fachhochschule Potsdam

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

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Utilities, Energy, and Telecommunication.

Construction

Utilities

Energy

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Procurement, Operations, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and Product Development.

Project Management

Procurement

Operations

Quality Assurance

Logistics

Product Development

Skills

Occupational Health And Safety
Construction Process Management
Claims Management – Disrupted Construction Processes
International Project Management
Epc/Turnkey Projects Experience
Project Management And Control
Structuring And Standardizing Technical Documentation
Intercultural Skills And Experience Abroad
Din Standards
Site Supervision And Construction Monitoring
Willingness To Travel
Vob/B
Hoai
Bgb (German Civil Code)
Construction Delays And Changes In Services
Disrupted Construction Processes
Afnor Conditions In France
Fibic Silver Book
German/French Construction Law

Languages

German

Native

French

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2007 - Apr 2013

Potsdam University of Applied Sciences

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

Certifications & licenses

SCC Certificate

Employers' Liability Insurance Association for the Construction Industry

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 21

Experience in Construction 15 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 6 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Construction Supervisor for LOS D3a and D3b, Construction Monitoring – Site Preparation for Hanekenfähr Converter Stations, Technical Construction Manager

Main industries Construction, Utilities, Energy

Main business areas Project Management, Procurement, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Joel based?

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

What languages does Joel speak?

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

How many years of experience does Joel have?

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

What roles would Joel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Joel would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Construction Supervisor for LOS D3a and D3b, Construction Monitoring – Site Preparation for Hanekenfähr Converter Stations, Technical Construction Manager.

What is Joel's latest experience?

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

What companies has Joel worked for in recent years?

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

Which industries is Joel most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Joel most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Joel worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Joel worked in recently?

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

What is Joel's education?

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

Does Joel have any certificates?

Joel has 1 certificate: SCC Certificate.

What is the availability of Joel?

Joel is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Joel?

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