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 7 months

Branch Manager, Authorized Signatory, Turnkey Construction Bavaria

Swietelsky Deutschland GmbH

Independently managed the Turnkey Construction Bavaria branch and its Munich and Regensburg sub-branches in technical and personnel matters
Defined strategy, development, and growth of the branch into one of Germany's leading general contractors
Ultimately responsible for successful contract acquisition, client relationship management, and overall financial success
Ensured smooth operation of all processes from acquisition and bid preparation to resource planning and technical execution
Represented and led the branch and its business according to legal requirements, shareholder agreements, shareholder decisions, and company policies
Achieved Swietelsky's corporate goals through a results-oriented approach
Responsible for revenues exceeding EUR 40 million per year
Managed 40 employees
Strategically developed and implemented growth objectives for Swietelsky International
Actively monitored the market to identify new business areas
Represented the company in dealings with high-profile projects
Represented the company at national events and in associations such as the German Construction Industry Association
Represented the company during compliance audit processes
Successfully restructured the Regensburg branch, improving results and addressing legacy issues
Successfully established the Munich branch
Secured Dawonia as a key client
Implemented and executed DIN ISO 9001 with successful certification in internal units
Managed and delivered bids for business units with individual project volumes of EUR 500 million
Developed, installed, and applied BIM expertise for business operations

Nov 2022 - Jun 2023

8 months

Associate Director, Real Estate Development

Patrizia AG

Technical project management on the client side for the MK7 project in Werksviertel München, with tenant Wacker AG, buyer Wacker Pension Fund Association, total volume approx. EUR 100 million
Technical project management on the client side for the BF63 project in Hamburg HafenCity, with Medical School Hamburg as tenant, total volume approx. EUR 80 million
Led technical project teams in close collaboration with commercial project management
Managed the selection process and coordinated external project stakeholders
Oversaw cost-, quality-, and deadline-compliant project execution
Reviewed and redefined the Baumkirchen München legacy project with a strategic realignment
Defined strategy, development, and growth of construction expertise within Real Estate Development
Led bid preparation for the EZB Tower Frankfurt and Kaufhof Stachus München projects
Collaborated with and represented the company with financial investors BVV Versorgungskasse des Bankgewerbes e.V. and Fubon Financial Holding Co.
Represented the company in dealings with high-profile projects
Strategically developed ESG implementation for project developments
Achieved PATRIZIA’s corporate goals through a results-focused approach
Successfully structured both internal and external delivery teams for Project MK7

Jan 2012 - Dec 2023

12 years

Managing Director

Apleona R&M Ausbau München GmbH

Managed the company with locations in Leipzig, Dingolfing, Nuremberg, and headquarters in Munich, with revenues over EUR 30 million and up to 40 employees
Defined strategy, development, and growth of the company into one of Germany's leading interior fit-out firms and general contractors
Represented and led the company and its operations in compliance with laws, shareholder agreements, shareholder decisions, and company bylaws
Led the company with three department heads, three site managers, and their teams in acquisition and project execution
Achieved APLEONA’s corporate goals with a results-driven approach
Contributed to and represented the company during the sale of Bilfinger to financial investor EQT and, after five years, to PAI
Developed strategy and executed the APLEONA Group development plan
Represented the company and the main shareholder in dealings with high-profile projects
Represented the company and the main shareholder at national events and in associations
Doubled company revenues and results within five years from EUR 15 million to over EUR 30 million
Established the raised access flooring business for nationwide acquisition and execution
Developed the interior fit-out general contracting business for nationwide acquisition and execution
Successfully built and maintained key accounts with Giesecke & Devrient and BMW
Expanded the company’s market area from Bavaria to Saxony, Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Berlin
Founded a new location in Berlin
Secured major contracts at Munich, Berlin, and Frankfurt airports

Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

4 years

Head of Planning and Construction Services Department

Flughafen München GmbH

Full responsibility for planning and construction realization processes for modifications, expansions, new builds, and renovations in turnkey building, civil engineering, road construction, and engineering structures, including technical building equipment
Defined strategy, development, and setup of the Planning and Construction Services department for upcoming planning and construction tasks at Munich Airport
Led a team of four department heads and their staff in planning, construction, and project management, totaling about 100 employees
Selected, commissioned, and managed external, highly complex project teams in all HOAI phases up to the handover of fully completed projects to owners or users as client representative for Munich Airport
Managed the subsidiary FMBau GmbH as the representative of Flughafen München GmbH in the shareholders' meeting and as chairman of the working committee
Led the Project Team for the 3rd Runway
Held responsibility and leadership of the Design Advisory Board of Flughafen München GmbH
Developed, introduced, and implemented the technical guidelines "Sustainable Building at Munich Airport"
Represented Flughafen München GmbH in dealings with high-profile projects and political stakeholders
Represented at national and international events and in associations
Ensured on-time start of the new satellite terminal in technical, financial, and personnel aspects
Planned and budgeted the 3rd Runway for self-financing

Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

2 years

Authorized Signatory, Technical Director

BAM Deutschland AG

Analyzed market and competition in Munich and Bavaria to establish BAM Deutschland AG in Munich
Designed and implemented the setup of the Munich branch
Achieved corporate goals through a results-driven approach
Led acquisition of various large-scale projects

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Vienna, Austria

Managing Director

Durst-Bau GmbH

Conceptualization and implementation of a remediation program for Durst-Bau GmbH
Co-management of Durst-Bau GmbH together with two other directors
Acquisition and handling of the SKYLINK project, terminal expansion at Vienna Airport, volume over €100 million

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Senior Executive

Hochtief Construction AG

Analysis of the market and competition in Austria with the aim of establishing HOCHTIEF Construction AG in Austria
Conceptualization of setting up a building construction unit on-site
Strategy, development, and establishment of HOCHTIEF Austria GmbH
Performance-oriented 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
Performance-oriented implementation of company objectives
Participation in acquisition and responsible handling of contract negotiations for building construction projects in North Rhine-Westphalia, Berlin, and the greater Munich area
Management of building construction projects from the Munich branch in North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin
Acquisition and project management of the Life & Brain project in Bonn
Lead of proposal development and acquisition for various large-scale projects

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Senior Project Manager

Hochtief Construction AG

Management of three building construction projects at the Old Trade Fair in Munich
Key account management for the main client Investa Projektentwicklungs-GmbH
Lead of proposal development and acquisition for various large-scale projects
Project management of proposal and execution for Project Einstein 3, Grillparzerstraße
Project management of proposal and execution for Project Monachia, Nymphenburger Str. 20

Jan 1996 - Dec 2001

6 years

Project Manager

Hochtief AG

Management of three building construction projects at the Old Trade Fair in Munich
Key account management for the main client Investa Projektentwicklungs-GmbH
Lead of proposal development and acquisition for various large-scale projects

Jan 1990 - Dec 1996

7 years

Civil Engineer

Hochtief AG

Leading three building projects at the old Munich trade fair
Key account management for the core client Investa Projektentwicklungs-GmbH
Leading the bid preparation and acquisition for various large-scale projects
Responsible site manager and deputy joint venture site manager
Worked in the engineering office at 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-driven leadership of branches and companies, focusing on large-scale building projects. Many years of experience managing complex projects from acquisition and 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 building strong networks with clients, regional partners, and authorities. Champion of digital processes and lean execution methods to boost 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 (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

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Created

April 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 from July 2026.

What is the rate of Michael?

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