Michael Kappius - Self-Employed/Freelancer

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Meerbusch, Germany .

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 4 months . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Michael has worked for Office for Underground Infrastructure/BuI-Kappius .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Construction , Professional Services , and Utilities . Michael also has some experience in Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Procurement .

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

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

Q: What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Master in Sewer Rehabilitation Management from Bauhaus University, Weimar .

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Meerbusch, Germany

Experience

Aug 2020 - Present

5 years 8 months

Germany

Office for Underground Infrastructure/BuI-Kappius

Consulting cities and municipalities on all wastewater issues
Preparing specifications for sewer rehabilitation and rehabilitation of pressure pipes and district heating pipelines
Construction management and supervision for sewer rehabilitation and new sewer construction
Freelancer in sewer rehabilitation, rehabilitation planning, line structures, HVDC
Construction supervision for pipeline rehabilitation and construction; line structures, high-voltage lines
Construction supervision for decommissioning of Scholven coal power plant (Gelsenkirchen)

Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

3 years 1 month

Self-Employed/Freelancer

Kanaltechnik-Kappius

Consulting cities and municipalities on all wastewater issues
Preparing specifications for sewer rehabilitation
Construction management for sewer rehabilitation
Freelancer in sewer rehabilitation and rehabilitation planning

Jan 2004 - Jul 2015

11 years 7 months

Various roles as construction supervisor / department manager

Greuter AG, Implenia AG, Cavegn AG, Hächler AG

Anchor and well drilling
Sealing with cement grouting (tunnels)
Coatings with epoxy resins
Geothermal drilling and tunnel rehabilitation
Hächler AG – Wettingen, Switzerland: house connection rehabilitation, deputy department manager
Otto Rohrunterhalt, Zurich: head of house connection rehabilitation department

Oct 1990 - Dec 2003

13 years 3 months

Project manager for contaminated sites as well as well and exploratory drilling

Ingenieurgesellschaft für Baudienstleistungen (IFB) / Beratungsgesellschaft Rummel und Gröblinghoff

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction, Professional Services, Utilities, and Energy.

Construction

Professional Services

Utilities

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Operations, and Procurement.

Project Management

Operations

Procurement

Skills

Microsoft Office 365 (Advanced)
Accounting, Programs For Sewer Rehabilitation (Liner Statics, Sewer Cctv Analysis)
Ava Software (California Pro, Itwo, Ava Relax)
Communicative, Sales-oriented
Good With Numbers
Excellent Knowledge Of All Drilling Rigs And Methods In Specialized Civil Engineering
Confident In Geological Issues
Proficient In Contract And Procurement Law Vob/bgb (De) And Sia (Ch)
Skilled Negotiator And Closer
Independent Thinker And Doer
Success-oriented And Goal-driven
Mobile, Not Location-bound
Large Network In Sewer Rehabilitation And Civil Engineering, Member Of Various Associations (Vsb, Dwa, Etc.)
Proficient With All Related Pc Applications
Very Good Team Player
Sound Knowledge In Sewer Rehabilitation Systems, Line Structures, Hvdc
Solid Expertise In Rehabilitating Pressure Pipes, District Heating Pipelines, And Civil Engineering

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Italian

Elementary

Education

Sep 2018 - Present

Bauhaus University, Weimar

Master's program · Sewer Rehabilitation Management · Weimar, Germany

Sep 1987 - Sep 1989

AWG, Applied Geology Rummel and Knüfermann

Geotechnician / Field Geologist · Dortmund, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Sewer Rehabilitation Consultant+

Technical Academy Hannover

Driver's license Class B

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 4

Experience in Construction 33.5 y

Avg length 8 y 4 m

Longest experience 13 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Self-Employed/Freelancer, Various roles as construction supervisor / department manager, Project manager for contaminated sites as well as well and exploratory drilling

Main industries Construction, Professional Services, Utilities

Main business areas Project Management, Operations, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Meerbusch, Germany.

What languages does Michael speak?

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

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 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: Self-Employed/Freelancer, Various roles as construction supervisor / department manager, Project manager for contaminated sites as well as well and exploratory drilling.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Office for Underground Infrastructure/BuI-Kappius.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Construction, Professional Services, and Utilities. Michael also has some experience in Energy.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Procurement.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

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

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Master in Sewer Rehabilitation Management from Bauhaus University, Weimar.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Sewer Rehabilitation Consultant+ and Driver's license Class B.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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.