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Michael S.-Functional Engineer EMEA

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2024 - Present
Burgkirchen an der Alz, Germany
Hybrid

Functional Engineering EMEA

Clariant AG

Position summary
Functional Engineering EMEA at Clariant AG
Industries
Chemical
Business areas
Project Management
  • Construction planning
  • Preparation of technical drawings
  • Site management
  • Cost, quality, and time management in building and civil engineering as well as plant construction
  • Renovation of AwSV areas
  • Steel construction
  • Subprojects up to a maximum of 5 Mio EUR
Nov 2022 - Mar 2024

Consultant

Michael Sack LLP

Position summary
Consultant at Michael Sack LLP
Industries
Professional Services
Retail
Business areas
Finance
Legal
  • Restructuring of a retail company with several stores outside insolvency proceedings
  • Preparation of reports
  • Preparation of profitability analyses and going-concern forecasts
  • Preparation of lease agreements for leasing, subleasing, and taking on and ending leases
  • Handling correspondence with creditor banks and creditors
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
Halle (Saale), Germany

Project Employee

AutorArchitects Berlin

Position summary
Project Employee at AutorArchitects Berlin
Industries
Construction
Real Estate
Business areas
Procurement
Project Management

Participation in the project for the development of the port in Halle (Saale) - construction of 320 apartments, investor AutorArchitects Berlin.

  • Cost planning during the concept phase, including the search for cost alternatives
  • Development of a construction schedule
  • Preparation of tender texts using ORCA-AVA software
Aug 2021 - May 2024
Kinshasa, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the

Site Manager

Michael Sack LLP

Position summary
Site Manager at Michael Sack LLP
Industries
Construction
Healthcare
Business areas
Finance
Project Management

Hospital project in Kinshasa, Congo.

Investor: Austrian Ministry for Development, Nürnberger Verein für Afrika e.V., Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

  • Assessment of project profitability
  • Preparation of a VoFi plan for the Norwegian Reconstruction Bank to support the project
  • Site management
  • Construction volume: 21 Mio USD
Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
Weißenstadt, Germany

Construction Management for the Renovation and Expansion of the State Secondary School in Weißenstadt/Obfr.

Stadt Weißenstadt

Position summary
Construction Management for the Renovation and Expansion of the State Secondary School in Weißenstadt/Obfr. at Stadt Weißenstadt
Industries
Construction
Business areas
Project Management

Client: Stadt Weißenstadt, architect: Drenske&Partner Kulmbach.

  • Responsible for the execution of roofing, carpentry, and drywall work
  • Trade coordination and billing
  • Technical supervision
  • Billing
  • Change order management
Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
Munich, Germany

Project Manager

Michael Sack LLP

Position summary
Project Manager at Michael Sack LLP
Industries
Construction
Education
Business areas
Operations
Procurement
Project Management
  • Planning and construction management for the expansion of new business premises in Munich
  • Relocation planning
  • Set-up of an LMS learning system
  • Coordination of Facility Management training courses
  • Examination administration
  • Supervision of external services
  • Construction management for the renovation and expansion of the public secondary school in Weißenstadt/Obfr.
  • Coordination of trades and invoicing for roofing, carpentry and drywall work
  • Technical management, invoicing and claims management
Jan 2021 - Present

Lecturer in Construction Training in Sachsen Anhalt (Building Construction Foremen)

Position summary
Lecturer in Construction Training in Sachsen Anhalt (Building Construction Foremen)
Industries
Construction
Education
Jan 2021 - Present
Hanover, Germany

Chair of Real Estate Management

FHM Hannover

Position summary
Chair of Real Estate Management at FHM Hannover
Industries
Education
Real Estate
Business areas
Research and Development
Mar 2020 - Jun 2024
Munich, Germany

Head of Facility Management

BAA Akademie München

Position summary
Head of Facility Management at BAA Akademie München
Industries
Education
Business areas
Human Resources
Operations
Procurement
  • Management and planning of technical and commercial Facility Management
  • Property management
  • Training management for Facility Management specialists (GEFMA certified)
  • Supervision of external companies
  • Member of the GEFMA Diversity Working Group since March 2021
  • Member of the GEFMA Education & Knowledge Working Group
Mar 2020 - Sep 2023
Kinshasa, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the
Hybrid

Construction Cost Estimator

Offenes Kongo e.V

Position summary
Construction Cost Estimator at Offenes Kongo e.V
Industries
Construction
Healthcare
Business areas
Finance
Project Management

Preparation of a profitability plan, cost planning and commercial support for the construction of a new hospital in Congo.

Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

Compliance Management System Implementer

Yaskawa Group subsidiary

Position summary
Compliance Management System Implementer at Yaskawa Group subsidiary
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Legal
  • Planning and implementing a compliance management system
  • Researching legal requirements and laws for 22 countries
  • Identifying and assessing risks (amount of damage and probability of occurrence)
  • Transferring them into the CMS system
Mar 2015 - May 2018

Project Assistant

Deutsche Bahn AG, DB Station&Service

Position summary
Project Assistant at Deutsche Bahn AG, DB Station&Service
Industries
Transportation
Real Estate
Business areas
Human Resources
Project Management
  • Contributing to the “Station 2030” concept
  • Training employees in real estate management
Jul 2013 - Present

Consultant

Michael Sack LLP

Position summary
Consultant at Michael Sack LLP
Industries
Construction
Real Estate
Business areas
Finance
Marketing
Procurement
  • Consulting in real estate and facility management as well as construction
  • Real estate controlling
  • Creating marketing concepts
  • Developing maintenance strategies
  • Project development
  • Due diligence
  • Tender management and claim management in the real estate sector
  • Subject-matter expert for renowned companies
  • Conducting employee training in the real estate sector
  • Training tradespeople in construction law
  • Training sessions at Bauakademie Sachsen
  • Conducting employee training in the real estate sector, e.g. for Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Union Investment, Dodenhof KG and G+D Immo
  • Training BUDERUS tradespeople in construction law
Jan 2013 - Present

Expert for building damage and real estate valuation

Position summary
Expert for building damage and real estate valuation
Industries
Construction
Real Estate
Jan 2013 - Dec 2019

Lecturer

IBA University of Applied Science

Position summary
Lecturer at IBA University of Applied Science
Industries
Education
Business areas
Legal
  • Lecturer for English and American law
Jan 2011 - Present

Lecturer in Construction Technology at Eckert Schools and Baubildung Sachsen in the training program „geprüfte Poliere IHK und

Position summary
Lecturer in Construction Technology at Eckert Schools and Baubildung Sachsen in the training program „geprüfte Poliere IHK und
Industries
Construction
Education
Jan 2011 - Present

Lecturer for the Federal Employment Agency in building services engineering, AVA, and subcontractor coordination

Position summary
Lecturer for the Federal Employment Agency in building services engineering, AVA, and subcontractor coordination
Industries
Construction
Education
Business areas
Procurement
Jan 2011 - Present

Founder

Michael Sack LLP

Position summary
Founder at Michael Sack LLP
Industries
Construction
Real Estate
Business areas
Legal
  • Founding of Michael Sack LLP (construction and procurement law)
  • Consulting and advisory services in the real estate industry and construction management
  • Clients included ThyssenKrupp Stiftung, MEAG Wohnungsgesellschaft München, Dawonia Wohnungsgesellschaft, Union Investment, Yaskawa Konzern
Jan 2011 - Present

Project Manager

SAKU Spengler GmbH

Position summary
Project Manager at SAKU Spengler GmbH
Industries
Construction
Business areas
Project Management

Also Project Manager at SAKU Spengler GmbH

Mar 2007 - Dec 2011
Moscow, Russian Federation
Hybrid

Project Manager

Bautech Bull EOOD

Position summary
Project Manager at Bautech Bull EOOD
Industries
Construction
Business areas
Project Management

German Embassy

Mar 2007 - Mar 2011
Kyiv, Ukraine
On-site

Project Manager

Bautech Bull EOOD

Position summary
Project Manager at Bautech Bull EOOD
Industries
Construction
Business areas
Project Management
Feb 2007 - Dec 2011
On-site

Project Manager

Bautech NL Bulgarien

Position summary
Project Manager at Bautech NL Bulgarien
Industries
Construction
Business areas
Project Management

Site management of various construction projects. From the shopping mall to the power plant.

Feb 2007 - Feb 2011

Project Manager

BAUTECH BULL EOOD

Position summary
Project Manager at BAUTECH BULL EOOD
Industries
Construction
Energy
Real Estate
Retail
Utilities
Business areas
Finance
Legal
Operations
Project Management

Project management and cost estimation, as well as contract management, for the following projects:

  • Construction management for Kaufland Bulgaria
  • Project cost estimation for Maritza Istok coal-fired power plant (320 Mio EUR)
  • Project management for Montana wastewater treatment plant
  • Contract management for the German Embassies in Kyiv and Moscow
  • Project management for Semionovo/Sofia residential park (320 single-family homes)
  • Technical and commercial facility management of 174 company-owned apartments

Areas of responsibility: cost estimation, construction management, contract management and project volumes of up to 320 Mill.€.

Branch closed in 2011

Mar 2006 - Jan 2007
Kulmbach, Germany

Project Manager

SAKU DACH GmbH Kulmbach

Position summary
Project Manager at SAKU DACH GmbH Kulmbach
Industries
Construction
Business areas
Accounting
Finance
Project Management
  • Construction management
  • Billing
  • Claims management
  • Cost estimation

Studied alongside work

Construction projects up to 2018

Position summary
Construction projects up to 2018
Industries
Construction
Business areas
Project Management
  • Fraunhofer Institute Bayreuth (new research building) —> Construction management
  • University of Bayreuth - extension of the cafeteria —> Construction management of the roofing work
  • Waldsassen Monastery - construction of the new accommodation building —> Construction management
  • Amberg University - construction management of the roofing work
Roseville, United States

Internship

BAIN&COMPANY

Dissertation and internship at BAIN&COMPANY Roseville/US

Branch Manager for Thuringia

Renova Bau GmbH

Position summary
Branch Manager for Thuringia at Renova Bau GmbH
Industries
Construction
Real Estate
Business areas
Finance
Marketing
Project Management

with the skills to independently manage the technical area.

Responsibilities:

  • Construction management
  • Cost calculation
  • Real estate marketing
  • Real estate controlling

Industry experience

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Experienced in Construction, Real Estate, Education, Retail, Healthcare, and Energy.

Construction
Real Estate
Education
Retail
Healthcare
Energy
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, and Operations.

Project Management
Legal
Finance
Procurement
Marketing
Operations
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Summary

Highly experienced site manager (practitioner) with many additional qualifications offers you exceptional added value in:

  • Construction project management
  • Tendering and contract awards
  • Planning and quality assurance
  • Special expertise in billing and claim management
  • Cost control as well as extensive knowledge of business administration, law, and corporate restructuring. I also hold additional qualifications as a construction expert and in WHG. Based on project work at an attractive fee rate, I offer you exceptional added value for the successful realization of your projects. Feel free to get in touch!

Skills

  • Expert In Contract And Claim Management
  • Whg Experience And Certification
  • Training In Sustainable Construction
  • Certificate In Planning Impact Protection And Whg Areas
  • Expert In Construction Law And Construction Contracts
  • Expert In Measurement Rules
  • Orca, Ava, Cad
  • Construction Cost Controlling
  • Multilingual
  • Expert In English Construction Law And Fidic

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Bulgarian
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Education

Dr.phil. · Business and Human Rights

Mag.iur./Wirtschaftsjurist · Law

LL.M · Corporate Social Responsibility

...and 4 more

Certifications & licenses

Expert for Building Damage and Real Estate Valuation

B.Sc eng

BRUNEL University West London

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 27
Experience in Construction 20.5 y
Avg length 5 y 5 m
Longest experience 15 y 10 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 5 (Germany, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Russian Federation, Ukraine, United States)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Functional Engineering EMEA, Consultant, Project Employee
Main industries Construction, Real Estate, Education
Main business areas Project Management, Legal, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate
Certifications earned 2
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Michael is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Bulgarian (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

Michael has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Functional Engineering EMEA, Consultant, Project Employee.

Michael's most recent position is Functional Engineering EMEA at Clariant AG.

In recent years, Michael has worked for Clariant AG, Michael Sack LLP, AutorArchitects Berlin, FHM Hannover, and BAA Akademie München.

Michael is most experienced in industries like Construction, Real Estate, and Education. Michael also has some experience in Retail, Healthcare, and Energy.

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Legal, and Finance. Michael also has some experience in Procurement, Marketing, and Operations.

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

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Legal, and Procurement.

Michael holds a Doctorate in Business and Human Rights, a Master in Law, a Master in Corporate Social Responsibility and a Bachelor in Building Engineering Services.

Michael has 2 certificates. These include: Expert for Building Damage and Real Estate Valuation and B.Sc eng.

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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