Michael Ferchland - Branch Manager, Authorized Signatory, Turnkey Construction Bavaria

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Neufahrn bei Freising, Germany .

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Branch Manager, Authorized Signatory, Turnkey Construction Bavaria at Swietelsky Deutschland GmbH .

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

In recent years, Michael has worked for Swietelsky Deutschland GmbH , Patrizia AG , and Apleona R&M Ausbau München GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Construction and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Operations . Michael also has some experience in Sales , Business Intelligence , and Sustainability Management .

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Construction and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Strategy .

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Neufahrn bei Freising, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Branch Manager, Authorized Signatory, Turnkey Construction Bavaria

Swietelsky Deutschland GmbH

Independent leadership of the SFB Bavaria branch, including the Munich and Regensburg sub-branches, both technically and in personnel matters
Strategy, development and establishment of the branch as one of the leading general contractors in Germany
Ultimately responsible for successful contract acquisition, maintaining client relationships and the overall financial success
Ensuring smooth operation of all processes from acquisition and bid preparation to resource planning and technical execution
Representation and leadership of the branch and its operations according to laws, shareholder agreement rules, shareholder resolutions and company regulations
Results-oriented implementation of Swietelsky's corporate goals
Revenue responsibility of over EUR 40 million per year
Responsibility for 40 employees
Strategic development and implementation of growth targets for Swietelsky International
Active market monitoring to open up new business areas
Representation of the company in handling projects in the public eye
Representation of the company at national events and with associations such as the Construction Industry Association
Representation of the company in compliance auditing procedures
Successful turnaround of the Regensburg branch, improving results and addressing legacy issues
Successful establishment of the Munich branch
Acquisition of Dawonia as a key client
Implementation and execution of DIN ISO 9001 with successful certification in own units
Management and execution of bids for the business unit with individual project volumes of EUR 500 million
Development, installation and deployment of BIM expertise for business operations

Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

8 months

Associate Director, Real Estate Development

Patrizia AG

Technical project control on the client side for the MK7 project in the Werksviertel Munich with tenant Wacker AG, buyer Wacker Pensionskasse e.V., total volume approx. EUR 100 million
Technical project control on the client side for project BF63 in HafenCity Hamburg, project development, tenant Medical School Hamburg, total volume approx. EUR 80 million
Management of technical project teams in close cooperation with commercial project management
Management of the selection process and coordination of external project stakeholders
Control of cost, quality and on-time project execution
Review and strategic realignment of the Baumkirchen Munich legacy project
Strategy, development and establishment of construction expertise within Real Estate Development
Management of bid preparation for projects EZB Tower Frankfurt and Kaufhof Stachus Munich
Participation and representation of the company with financial investors BVV Versorgungskasse des Bankgewerbes e.V. and Fubon Financial Holding Co.
Representation of the company in dealing with projects in the public eye
Strategic development of ESG implementation in project developments
Results-oriented implementation of PATRIZIA's corporate goals
Successful internal and external structuring of the execution teams for project MK7

Jan 2012 - Dec 2023

12 years

Managing Director

Apleona R&M Ausbau München GmbH

Managing the company with locations in Leipzig, Dingolfing, Nuremberg and headquarters in Munich, revenue over EUR 30 million and up to 40 employees
Strategy, development and growth of the company into one of the leading interior finishing firms and general contractors in Germany
Representation and management of the company and its business in accordance with laws, the shareholder agreement, shareholder resolutions and company bylaws
Leadership of the company with three department heads, three site managers and their teams in acquisition and project execution
Results-oriented implementation of APLEONA's corporate goals
Participation in and representation of the company during the sale of Bilfinger to financial investor EQT and, after five years, to PAI
Strategy development and implementation of APLEONA's group development plan
Representation of the company and the main shareholder in dealings with high-profile projects
Representation of the company and main shareholder at national events and in associations
Doubling the company's revenue and earnings within five years from EUR 15 million to over EUR 30 million
Development of the raised access flooring business field for nationwide acquisition and execution
Development of the interior fit-out general contracting business unit for nationwide acquisition and execution
Successful establishment and ongoing support of key clients Giesecke & Devrient and BMW
Expansion of the company's market area from Bavaria through Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg to Berlin
Founding a location in Berlin
Large-scale contract acquisitions at Munich, Berlin and Frankfurt airports

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

4 years

Head of Planning and Construction Services

Flughafen München GmbH

Overall responsibility for planning and construction processes for renovation, expansion, new construction and refurbishment in turnkey building construction, civil engineering, transport infrastructure and structural engineering, including technical building services
Strategy, development and setup of the Planning and Construction service area for upcoming planning and construction tasks at Munich Airport
Leading a team of four department heads and their staff in planning, construction and project management, with approx. 100 employees
Selection, contracting and management of external, highly complex project teams in all phases of HOAI until handover of fully completed projects to owners or users, acting as owner's representative for Munich Airport
Management of the subsidiary FMBau GmbH as representative of Flughafen München GmbH in the shareholders' meeting and as chair of the working committee
Management of the project team for the 3rd runway
Responsibility for and leadership of Flughafen München GmbH's design advisory board
Development, introduction and implementation of the technical regulations "Sustainable Construction at Munich Airport"
Representation of Flughafen München GmbH in dealings with projects in the public and political spheres
Representation at national and international events and in associations
Timely start of the new satellite building in technical, financial and personnel terms
Planning and budgeting of the 3rd runway for funding through equity

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

Authorized Signatory, Technical Director

BAM Deutschland AG

Analysis of market and competition in Munich and Bavaria with the aim of re-establishing BAM Deutschland AG in Munich
Design and implementation of the setup of the Munich branch
Results-oriented implementation of corporate goals
Leadership of the acquisition of various large-scale projects

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Vienna, Austria

Managing Director

Durst-Bau GmbH

Concept and implementation of a restructuring program for Durst-Bau GmbH
Managed Durst-Bau GmbH together with two other directors
Acquisition and handling of the SKYLINK project, terminal expansion at Vienna Airport, volume over 100 million EUR

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Senior Executive

Hochtief Construction AG

Analysis of market and competition in Austria with the goal of establishing HOCHTIEF Construction AG in Austria
Planning the setup of a local building construction unit
Strategy, development and launch of HOCHTIEF Austria GmbH
Results-driven implementation of company objectives

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

3 years

Branch Manager Munich

Hochtief Construction AG

Assessment of the market and competition in the greater Munich area
Results-driven implementation of company objectives
Support in acquisition and responsible handling of contract negotiations for building projects in NRW, Berlin and the greater Munich area
Management of building projects for the Munich branch in NRW and Berlin
Acquisition and project management of the Life & Brain project in Bonn
Leading bid preparation and acquisition for various large-scale projects

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Senior Project Manager

Hochtief Construction AG

Managed three building projects at the old Munich trade fair site
Key account management for the main client Investa Projektentwicklungs-GmbH
Leading bid preparation and acquisition for various large-scale projects
Project management for bidding and execution of the Einstein 3 project on Grillparzerstraße
Project management for bidding and execution of the Monachia project at Nymphenburger Str. 20

Jan 1996 - Dec 2001

6 years

Project Manager

Hochtief AG

Managed three building projects at the old Munich trade fair site
Key account management for the main client Investa Projektentwicklungs-GmbH
Leading bid preparation and acquisition for various large-scale projects

Jan 1990 - Dec 1996

7 years

Civil Engineer

Hochtief AG

Managed three building projects at the Old Munich Trade Fair
Key account management for the main client Investa Projektentwicklungs-GmbH
Led proposal preparation and project acquisition for various large projects
Served as lead site manager and deputy joint venture site manager
Worked in the engineering office of the Munich branch and in the estimating department
Strategy, development and implementation of the electronic workflow "e-lisa" for HOCHTIEF Construction AG
Member of the HOCHTIEF due diligence team for Holzmann Austria

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction and Real Estate.

Construction

Real Estate

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Operations, Sales, Business Intelligence, and Sustainability Management.

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Sales

Business Intelligence

Sustainability Management

Summary

Result-oriented leadership of branches and companies with a focus on large-scale building construction. Many years of experience managing complex projects from acquisition through bid preparation to handover. Proven success in P&L responsibility and margin optimization through active opportunity and risk management. Motivating leadership of interdisciplinary teams and development of stable networks with clients, regional partners and authorities. Driver of digital processes and lean execution methods to increase productivity.

Skills

Ms Office: Very Good User Skills
Salesforce: Very Good User Skills
Ripitwo: Good User Skills
Sap: User Skills
Internet: Very Good User Skills

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1985 - Jun 1990

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Diploma (Dipl.-Ing. (FH)) · Civil Engineering · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

DIN ISO 9001

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Construction 36.5 y

Avg length 4 y 3 m

Longest experience 11 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Austria)

Primary country Austria

Expertise

Recent roles Branch Manager, Authorized Signatory, Turnkey Construction Bavaria, Associate Director, Real Estate Development, Managing Director

Main industries Construction, Real Estate

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

April 2026

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Neufahrn bei Freising, Germany.

What languages does Michael speak?

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

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 4 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Branch Manager, Authorized Signatory, Turnkey Construction Bavaria, Associate Director, Real Estate Development, Managing Director.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Branch Manager, Authorized Signatory, Turnkey Construction Bavaria at Swietelsky Deutschland GmbH.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Swietelsky Deutschland GmbH, Patrizia AG, and Apleona R&M Ausbau München GmbH.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Construction and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Operations. Michael also has some experience in Sales, Business Intelligence, and Sustainability Management.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Construction and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering from Munich University of Applied Sciences.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 1 certificate: DIN ISO 9001.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael will be available full-time from July 2026.

What is the rate of Michael?

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