Ralph S.-External Senior Project Controls Specialist
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Experience
Founder | External Technical & Commercial Project Specialist
Phoenix Xpertise
Providing B2B support services to companies in the DACH region:
- Project cost estimating and budget planning
- Project controlling and KPI-based performance monitoring
- Financial forecasting and variance analysis
- Technical and commercial management reporting
- Support with investment decisions and cost optimization
- Support for DACH companies on international projects
Technical Managing Director
Hive Module Solar
- Budget planning and cost controlling for solar park project development in Germany
- Project cost analysis, forecasting, and variance tracking
- Management of third-party rentals and internal cost simulations
- Optimization of equipment and fleet processes
- Logistics, procurement, and investment planning
- Development of internal process and reporting standards
Results:
- Improved cost transparency across projects
- Optimized procurement, logistics, and repair processes
- Developed structured tools for data consolidation and reporting
Head of Rental Business Unit
STRABAG
- Overall responsibility for the Rental business unit
- Financial performance analysis and monthly variance reporting
- Definition of annual CAPEX budgets for machinery and equipment
- Multi-year financial planning and investment forecasts
- KPI-based optimization of asset utilization and profitability
Results:
- Increased rental revenue through higher asset utilization
- Improved profitability and achieved planned targets
- Optimized internal processes and cross-departmental collaboration
Technical Controller
STRABAG
- Worked as an internal project controller and commercial business partner to management
- Monthly financial analysis and management reporting
- Project cost controlling and analysis of internal rental revenue
- Prepared the annual investment budget and forecasts
- Technical and financial analysis to support decision-making
Results:
- Improved cost transparency and reporting quality
- Optimized internal rental revenue and repair costs
Technical Operations Manager
STRABAG BMTI
- Managed regional technical operations
- Budget planning, cost control, and financial forecasting
- Investment planning for machinery and equipment
- Contract negotiations and supplier management
- Led and developed multidisciplinary teams
Results:
- Reduced repair costs and downtime through structured planning
- Introduced preventive maintenance planning
- Improved operational efficiency and process compliance
Project Manager Repairs
STRABAG
Construction Machinery Repair Manager
STRABAG
Construction Machinery Mechanical Engineer
STRABAG
Construction Machinery Mechanical Engineer
STRABAG
Wiring Harness Development Engineer
KROMBERG & SCHUBERT
Industry experience
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Experienced in Construction, Automotive, Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Energy.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Finance, Investments and M&A, Procurement, Operations, Product Development, and Project Management.
Summary
External technical and commercial project specialist with a focus on project cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, project controlling, and KPI-based performance reporting for construction and industrial projects.
With over 20 years of experience in international corporations (STRABAG), I support companies in the DACH region with cost transparency, financial structuring, investment planning, and project decision-making.
I provide my services as an external B2B project specialist through my Romanian company and act as an external partner for project controlling and financial reporting for management and project teams.
Skills
Project Cost Estimating & Budget Planning
Project Controlling & Variance Analysis
Financial Forecasting & Cash Flow Planning
Defining Kpis & Performance Monitoring
Technical & Commercial Reporting
Investment Analysis & Capex Planning
External Project And Management Support (Remote)
Ms Excel (Advanced), Financial Models, And Kpi Dashboards
Cost Controlling And Reporting Systems, Qlik View, As4u
Lean Management, Kaizen, Okr, Agile, Jira
Technical Software: Widos, Lidos, Bomag Epc, Cat Sis
Languages
Education
Universität Politehnica Timișoara
MSc · Management (Business Administration)
Universität Politehnica Timișoara
Diplom-Ingenieur Maschinenbau · Mechanical Engineering
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Frequently asked questions
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Ralph is based in Timișoara, Romania and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Ralph speaks the following languages: Romanian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Ralph has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Ralph has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Ralph may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Ralph would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder | External Technical & Commercial Project Specialist, Technical Managing Director, Head of Rental Business Unit.
Ralph's most recent position is Founder | External Technical & Commercial Project Specialist at Phoenix Xpertise.
In recent years, Ralph has worked for Phoenix Xpertise, Hive Module Solar, and STRABAG.
Ralph is most experienced in industries like Construction, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Ralph also has some experience in Professional Services and Energy.
Ralph is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Investments and M&A, and Procurement. Ralph also has some experience in Operations, Product Development, and Project Management.
Ralph has recently worked in industries like Construction, Professional Services, and Energy.
Ralph has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Investments and M&A, and Project Management.
Ralph attended Universität Politehnica Timișoara for Management (Business Administration).
Ralph is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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