Thorsten Henneberg - Construction, Sales and Project Manager SiGeKo

Q: Where is Thorsten based?

Thorsten is based in Stadelhofen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 27 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC at Engie Deutschland GmbH .

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

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Engie Deutschland GmbH , Exyte Deutschland GmbH , Beiersdorf AG , Landesbetrieb LBB Weilerbach , and VTU-Ingenieure .

Q: Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Construction , Energy , and Real Estate . Thorsten also has some experience in Chemical , Education , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Procurement , and Operations . Thorsten also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Sales , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Construction , Aerospace and Defense , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Operations , and Quality Assurance .

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Stadelhofen, Germany

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Experience

May 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

On-site

OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC

Engie Deutschland GmbH

Overall planning and supervision of the relevant HVAC and sanitation installations across multiple construction phases.
Leading installation teams and subcontractors.
Ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets and quality standards.
Coordination with other trades.
Lean Construction Management, preparing and moderating the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Planning, organizing and supervising all HVAC and sanitation work on site.
Managing own installers and coordinating subcontractors.
Ensuring that all work meets quality standards, safety regulations and the schedule.
Aligning with other trades, authorities and the client representative.
Creating plans and reviewing invoices.
Monitoring the proper application of construction techniques and compliance with safety regulations.

Feb 2025 - May 2025

4 months

Specialist Site Manager for Piping

Exyte Deutschland GmbH

Reviewing plans in service phases LPH 4 and LPH 5.
Lean Construction Management.
Managing, coordinating and controlling pipework/piping subcontractors.
Supervising installation, isometrics, supports, welding and testing.
Coordinating interfaces with TGA, construction, electrical and GMP-related trades.
Quality assurance, progress control and reporting.
Participating in site walk-throughs, coordination meetings and acceptance inspections.
Ensuring execution according to plans, specifications and safety requirements.

May 2023 - Feb 2025

1 year 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Construction Manager for Building Construction and TGA Coordinator (Client)

Beiersdorf AG

Renovation and expansion of an existing office complex for 2000 employees.
Retrofit in the existing building for a new occupational medical service department (BÄD).
Renovation and gutting of the old cafeteria into a modern fitness studio with 21 showers for all staff.
Building construction management and TGA coordination on the client side.
Lean Construction Management, preparing and moderating the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Managing, advising, supervising and coordinating all on-site work.
Conducting hazard assessments and planning, preparing and carrying out safety measures.
Leading and documenting construction meetings.
Collecting and technically evaluating solution proposals and coordinating with construction and project management.
Reviewing plan documents for service phases LPH 4 and LPH 6.
Operational support in defect management and document review.
Independently creating, preparing and evaluating tenders.
Checking measurements for extra quantities and invoices for totals and traceability of listed quantities, reductions per VOB.
Correspondence per VOB (notices of delay, defects, cleanliness, site staffing, HSE violations).
Participating in and leading construction meetings.
Completing and revising Beiersdorf AG's documents.

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023

1 year 5 months

Weilerbach, Germany

HSE Officer and Sub-project Manager for Client Representation (Fire Protection and Building Services)

Landesbetrieb LBB Weilerbach

Client representation for fire protection and building services engineering in the new construction of the US hospital on the Ramstein Air Force base.
Total project cost approx. €898 million.
Supervising the organizational, technical and economic progress of the US military hospital construction project.
Reviewing plan documents in service phases LPH 4 and LPH 5.
Overseeing two technical centers and the overall supply, including a 10 MW CHP.
Reviewing the fire protection concept.
Planning and controlling district heating and gas supply stations, including route planning, pipe laying and district heating and gas transfer stations.
Lean Construction Management, preparing and moderating the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.

Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

8 months

Penzberg, Germany

Construction Manager for TGA/Building Construction, Building Automation, MSR and Fire Protection

VTU-Ingenieure

Retrofit projects at Roche pharmaceutical company in Penzberg (Roche Molecular Diagnostics magnetic particle division, projects MGP2 and Nukl2).
Carrying out a major retrofit including gutting within a 10-month construction period.
Lean Construction Management and construction management for TGA/building construction, building automation, MSR and fire protection.
Construction cost of the two projects approx. €65 million.
Controlling, site supervision and coordination within the two retrofit measures (LPH 8) and plant shutdowns across all project phases (study, planning, execution).
Main contact on site for the construction management team of the general planner and subcontractors.
Planning, controlling and monitoring schedules.
New build of clean rooms and supervision of installation and handover up to commissioning.
Clarifying interfaces between users, external companies, general planner and authorities.
Cost and change order management.
Organizing and conducting inspections and handovers.
Quality control and assurance.
Lean Construction Management, preparing and moderating the Last Planner Method.
Supporting schedule planning and moderating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Checking and approving measurements.
Ensuring compliance with site rules and risk management.
Leading project teams with responsibility for resources, quality, schedules and budget.
Participating in award activities.

Feb 2020 - Mar 2021

1 year 2 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

Site Manager Fire Protection and HSE Coordinator

Baker Hicks AG

Fire protection site manager and HSE coordinator for the new construction of BDC Biberach - G131 for the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim.
Total project cost approx. €420 million.
Fire protection site management including penetration planning and documentation for regulatory approvals.
Responsible for fire protection for HVAC (heating, cooling, ventilation) and electrical systems.
Claims management and defect management.
HSE coordination.
Coordinative consulting and support in developing escape and rescue plans.
Conducting safety briefings.
Routine safety walks (several times daily) with written documentation and initiating or coordinating the resolution of HSE issues.
Collaboration with the end client’s HSE coordinator and the safety and health coordinator (SiGeKo).
Inspecting vehicles, machines, tools, and equipment for optimal readiness.
Participation in weekly HSE inspections with the end client, the safety and health coordinator (SiGeKo), and Baker Hicks HSE.
Organizing and, if necessary, conducting toolbox meetings.
Ensuring compliance with the client’s HSE requirements and guiding Baker Hicks employees.
Training and instruction for aerial work platforms (elevating work platforms and boom lifts) according to DGUV SR100-500 ch. 2.10.
Construction supervision during the build of cleanrooms according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1.
Overseeing the cleaning of the spaces and handover to the client.
Initiating and documenting trial runs.
Lean construction management, preparation and facilitation of the Last Planner method.
Supporting scheduling and facilitating workshops in the IPA project environment.

May 2019 - Feb 2020

10 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

MEP Project Manager and HSE Officer

Zetcon AG

MEP project manager and HSE officer for the expansion of a tram tunnel in Karlsruhe.
New construction of a tram tunnel with a total length of 3.6 km, 7 stations, and 21 lifts.
Shell construction cost approx. €587 million.
Interior fit-out cost approx. €452 million.
Reviewing the planning by MEP design offices for compliance with DIN standards, clash-free coordination with other trades, and cost efficiency.
Preparing reports on planning reviews.
Monitoring planning milestones.
Conducting regular planning meetings including report writing.
Drafting and reviewing the specifications lists from MEP design offices for completeness and cost efficiency, and preparing review reports.
Independently monitoring deadlines and performing functional-technical checks on the execution of MEP trades and the entire interior fit-out (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, lifts, sanitary, power/low-voltage, building automation).
Creating defect reports for each trade.
Conducting fire protection inspections, recording and reporting execution defects.
Regular inspections, documentation and preparation for expert approval of fire protection regarding MEP systems and the overall building.
Meetings with specialists and experts in fire protection, especially for special solutions.
Carrying out shaft acceptance tests and inspections for subcontractors, and creating and sending acceptance protocols.
Performing pipeline inspections and preparing corresponding reports.

Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

1 year 1 month

Karlsruhe, Germany

MEP Construction Supervisor (General Planner), HSE Officer, Fire Protection Site Manager

pki Ingenieure

MEP construction supervision as general planner for the new dm headquarters in Karlsruhe-Durlach (approx. 2,000 employees) and for the new parking garage with 1,500 parking spaces.
MEP cost approx. €65 million, total project cost approx. €125 million.
New construction of office and administrative buildings.
Responsible for trades: ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, sanitary, sprinklers, and fire protection.
Monitoring schedules and performing functional-technical checks on the execution of MEP trades (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, sanitary).
Creating defect reports.
Carrying out shaft acceptance tests and inspections for subcontractors, and preparing and sending acceptance protocols to subcontractors and site managers.
Conducting fire protection inspections, recording and reporting execution defects.
Preparation for expert approval of fire protection for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialized companies and experts in fire protection, especially for special solutions.
Carrying out pipeline inspections and preparing corresponding acceptance reports.
Creating a maintenance schedule for MEP trades and instructing users.
Preparing documentation and adjusting the revision plan regarding MEP trades.

Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year 2 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

MEP Project Manager including instrumentation & control, building automation, and electrical (General Contractor)

Züblin AG

MEP project management for the general contractor new build of a multi-family residential building with 99 units and an office and commercial building in Karlsruhe, as well as two multi-family houses with 98 units each in Heidelberg.
Project in Karlsruhe: construction cost approx. €34 million.
Projects in Heidelberg: construction cost approx. €52 million.
Projects including CHP and transformer station, as well as passive house standard and enhanced fire protection.
Checking the designs of MEP design offices for compliance with DIN standards, clash-free coordination with other trades, and cost efficiency.
Preparing protocols of planning reviews.
Monitoring planning milestones.
Holding regular planning meetings with report documentation.
Drafting and checking the MEP design offices' specifications for completeness and cost efficiency, and preparing review reports.
Lean construction management, preparing and facilitating the Last Planner method.
Supporting scheduling and facilitating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Independently monitoring schedules and performing functional-technical checks on the execution of MEP trades (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, elevators, sanitary, power/low-voltage, building automation).
Construction supervision during the build of the CHP plant in Karlsruhe.
Creating defect reports, conducting fire protection inspections, and documenting defects.
Regular inspections, documentation, and preparation for expert approval of fire protection for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialist companies and experts in fire protection, especially for special solutions.
Conducting shaft acceptance tests and inspections, and preparing and sending acceptance protocols to subcontractors and site managers.
Performing pipeline inspections and preparing corresponding reports.
Creating maintenance schedules for MEP trades and instructing users.
Preparing documentation and adjusting revision plans.
Preparing protocols, review reports, schedules, defect and acceptance reports, maintenance schedules, documentation, and revision plans.

Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 2 months

Buttenheim, Germany

Overall Project Manager and Planning Coordinator (General Planner/Client)

Ingenieurbüro Jansen

Overall project management and planning coordination for the new build and conversion of the REWE logistics center in Buttenheim.
Construction cost approx. €28 million.
Responsible for foundation work, civil engineering, concrete construction, hall construction, interior fit-out, HVAC, and MEP.
Preparing coordination and schedule plans for design and construction.
Creating defect notices according to VOB.
Lean construction management, preparation and facilitation of the Last Planner method.
Supporting scheduling and facilitating workshops in the IPA project environment.
Leading construction meetings.
Independently monitoring schedules of design and construction services.
Performing functional-technical checks on the execution of all trades (concrete construction, hall construction, complete interior fit-out, as well as MEP trades like heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, elevators, sanitary, power/low-voltage, building automation).
Creating defect reports.
Conducting shaft acceptance tests and inspections, and preparing and sending acceptance protocols to subcontractors and the client.
Performing pipeline inspections and preparing corresponding reports.
Creating maintenance schedules for MEP trades and instructing users.
Preparing documentation and adjusting revision plans.

Jan 2014 - May 2016

2 years 5 months

Bremen, Germany

MEP Project Manager (General Planner)

Ingenieurbüro Goedde

Project management of MEP as general planner for the new build and renovation of Klinikum Bremen Mitte.
Focus on defect management in interior fit-out as well as HVAC/MEP.
Partial system commissioning and management of conflicts and acceleration in project management.
Partial construction sum approx. €75M.
Creation of component lists according to VDI, DIN and safety requirements.
Site supervision for the new build of operating rooms and laboratories in various building sections, including clean rooms according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1.
Initiation and implementation of acceleration measures.
Project management and partial commissioning of the building according to HBO.
Creation and processing of defect notifications for individual trades.
Controlling and approval of defect-free construction phases.
Coordination of site managers and executing companies.
Correspondence according to VOB with subcontractors and clients.
Rejection and approval of change orders, including correspondence.
Preparation and execution of acceptance inspections with experts.

Apr 2013 - Jan 2014

10 months

Frankfurt, Germany

MEP Project Manager (General Contractor)

Real Innenausbau AG

MEP project management as general contractor for the renovation and modernization of the former Allianz headquarters on Weserstraße for Deutsche Bank.
Defect management for interior fit-out, HVAC and MEP.
Commissioning of all systems.
Renovation of the entire office building in MEP and interior fit-out according to the new operator's requirements.
Construction sum approx. €23.6M.
Review of MEP planning offices' designs for DIN compliance, collision freedom with other trades, and cost efficiency.
Preparation of minutes for planning reviews.
Schedule monitoring of planning steps.
Conducting regular planning meetings including minute taking.
Preparation and review of specifications from MEP planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, creation of review reports.
Survey of the entire existing building and inspection for functionality and safety.
Creation of component lists for elements no longer approved under VDI, DIN and safety standards.
Conducting fire protection inspections, documenting and reporting execution defects.
Preparation for expert acceptance of fire protection for MEP systems and the entire building.
Meetings with specialist companies and experts in fire protection, especially for special solutions.
Overall project management and commissioning of the building according to HBO.
Creation and processing of defect notifications for trades.
Controlling and approval of defect-free construction phases.
Coordination of site managers and executing companies.
Cost controlling and correspondence according to VOB with subcontractors and clients.
Rejection and approval of change orders.
Preparation and execution of acceptance inspections with experts.

Mar 2006 - Apr 2013

7 years 2 months

Technical Director and Sales Manager

Deutsche Haus AG

Technical director and sales manager of the corporation.
Schedule monitoring of planning steps.
Conducting regular planning meetings with minute taking.
Preparation and review of specifications for completeness and cost efficiency, creation of review reports.
Independent negotiations with building material suppliers, craftsmen, manufacturers, banks and insurers.
Creation of master data for the calculation software and definition of cycle times.
Training employees in the calculation department.
Determining which components appear in the offer at which construction stage.
Structuring fixed prices.
Continuing education in modern heating technologies (solar, biomass, geothermal, brine drilling), modern home design, economic and ecological construction methods, bus technology in residential construction, insulation of exterior and interior walls, effective roof insulation, photovoltaic in residential construction.
Creation of sales folders for field sales with price lists and demonstration materials.
Preparation of training materials and independent training of field sales staff.
Conducting and evaluating applicant interviews.
Customer consultation and sale of houses, support of field sales in closing deals.
Compilation of financing solutions in residential construction and training of employees.
Preparation of construction sites.
Negotiation with utility companies.
Drafting contracts for craftsmen.
Creation of construction schedules.
Monitoring of incoming payments.
Verification and approval of invoices.
Preparation of target-actual statements in the area of construction time.

Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

5 months

Bötzingen, Germany

Site Manager and Coordinator for Fire Damage Restoration

Ars-Mobi-Bausystem

Site manager and coordinator for a complete fire damage restoration project for an architecture firm in Bad Kreuznach.
Restoration of a residential building and a warehouse.
Construction costs approx. €0.95M.
Preparation of additional tenders and site management for fire restoration.
Listing of defective components.
Cost breakdown of the restoration measures with item costs.
Development of a restoration concept according to the expert's specifications.
Creation of a schedule with timelines for trades.
Controlling of individual trades and approval of work.
Reporting to the insurance company.

Jul 2005 - Oct 2006

1 year 4 months

Grolsheim, Germany

Project Manager for Steel Structures, Reinforced Concrete, Foundations, Civil Engineering and MEP

Ars-Mobi-Bausystem

Construction manager and project leader for an investor from Bad Kreuznach.
Overall construction project for the erection of an office and exhibition building with underground parking and landscaped park in Grolsheim.
Construction costs approx. €10M.
Online research and acquisition of subcontractors.
Review of designs from MEP, structural steel, interior fit-out and civil engineering planning offices for DIN compliance, collision freedom and cost efficiency.
Preparation of minutes for planning reviews.
Schedule monitoring of planning steps.
Conducting regular planning meetings including minute taking.
Preparation and review of specifications from planning offices for completeness and cost efficiency, creation of review reports.
Preparation and independent conduct of negotiation meetings with subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
Billing and measurement according to VOB.
Correspondence with subcontractors according to VOB.
Advising the client on company selection and choice of subcontractors and service providers.
Preparation of tenders according to VOB and applicable DIN standards using AVA programs based on quantity data from plans and site management.
Dispatch of tender documents.
Drafting and preparation of contracts between the client and subcontractors, suppliers and service providers.
Invoice checking and payment approval.
Development of a fire protection concept with specialists and adjustment of all MEP services to this concept.

Apr 2003 - Dec 2005

2 years 9 months

Bötzingen, Germany

Project Manager for civil engineering, concrete construction, steel superstructure, special constructions, sprinkler systems,

Ars-Mobi-Bausystem

Project management for an architectural firm in Bad Kreuznach.
New construction of an office building with a granny flat, an artist studio house, and a warehouse in Bötzingen.
Construction costs approx. €2.65 million.
Further development of a patented steel construction system in terms of optimization and cost efficiency.
Creation of a detailed property description as a room schedule.
Review of the building services planning offices' designs for compliance with DIN standards, clash detection, and cost efficiency, and preparation of corresponding reports.
Monitoring the scheduling of planning steps.
Conducting regular planning meetings including report preparation.
Preparing and reviewing the building services planning offices' specifications for completeness and cost efficiency, and creating review reports.
Quantity surveying as a basis for performance descriptions.
Preparing tenders according to VOB and applicable DIN standards using an AVA software.
Aligning and coordinating the performance descriptions of all trades.
Preparing cost summaries with evaluation of contributions by involved specialists.
Internet research and acquisition of subcontractors.
Collecting, reviewing, and evaluating bids.
Compiling and evaluating price comparisons for each trade.
Preparing and independently conducting negotiation meetings with subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
Cost estimates according to DIN 276 and cost control.
Checking and evaluating offers and price comparisons based on special requirements.
Drafting and preparing contracts between the client and subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
Supervising and coordinating the execution.
Creating and updating a project schedule.
Keeping a site diary.
Acceptance of construction work, identifying defects, and monitoring defect remediation.
Invoice verification and cost determination as well as approval of verified invoices.
Listing warranty periods.
Establishing, monitoring, and updating payment schedules and detailed time, cost, or capacity plans.
Organizing official inspections and participating in the approval of security payments.
Compiling graphic and textual documents.
Preparing as-built drawings.
Creating equipment and inventory lists.
Site observation and management, supervising maintenance and servicing.
Handover of the property.
Acting as safety coordinator throughout the construction period.
Additional tendering and site management for a fire protection renovation including a renovation concept.
Tendering and structural supervision of 28 trades.

Oct 2002 - Apr 2003

7 months

Simbach am Inn, Germany

Construction Manager – Site Supervision and Claims Management

Singer Tiefbau GmbH

Construction manager for a medium-sized construction company with about 25 employees.
Work in the areas of construction management, site supervision, claims management, construction industry, civil engineering, and specialized civil engineering.
Quantity compilation based on delivery notes and measurements of actually installed materials.
Preparation and submission of interim invoices according to VOB based on current quantity compilations.
Preparing calculation bases for each tender position.
Written notification of increased quantities according to VOB Part B § 2.3 (2) and reduced quantities according to VOB Part B § 2.3 (3) to the client.
Attending site meetings.
Contract negotiations with clients and suppliers.
Claims negotiations.
Handling correspondence between the client, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Oct 2002 - Apr 2003

7 months

Wittenberg, Germany

Construction Manager – Project Management and Change Management

Wittenberger Stahlbau GmbH

Construction manager for a medium-sized steel construction company with about 120 employees.
Consulting activities focused on organizing corporate restructuring.
Analysis of mechanical work processes.
Reviewing and evaluating the internal and external communication network.
Reviewing and evaluating the existing manual according to ISO 9001.
Managing the purchasing department and the estimating department.
Advising on the implementation of an electronic estimating software.
Controlling the goods incoming and outgoing department.
Checking staff for their knowledge of DIN standards and VOB.
Managing reports to the management board.
Reviewing the reports and notifications of the executing company.
Acquiring new potential clients and presenting to new customers.
Managing new construction projects in southern Germany and their project management.
Conducting contract, claims, and bid negotiations for future construction projects.
Gaining new clients, including BMW Munich and Dingolfing.
Selecting a new company site in northern Bavaria and hiring new local staff.
Analyzing the target and actual status of existing hardware and software.
Developing and creating an internet presence.

Jul 2002 - Sep 2002

3 months

Preparation for Self-Employment

Selbstständigkeit

Concept development for starting a business.
Defining the main tasks and activity areas.
Planning and carrying out necessary acquisitions.
Drawing up a financing plan.
Designing the company lettering (corporate identity).
Creating marketing letters and preparing a promotional campaign.
Coordinating with tax advisor and lawyer.
Presenting the concept to the employment office and trade office.

Jul 2001 - Jun 2002

1 year

Kemnath, Germany

Overall Project Manager and Project Coordinator

DC Promotion

Overall project management and coordination for commercial construction projects with fire protection and complete building services.
Complete conversion of a nightclub in Vohenstrauß (capacity 1,500 people, conversion costs approx. €850,000).
Development of an entertainment gastronomy on 4,000 m² with three independent areas.
New construction of a restaurant with 200 seats and a 200 m² terrace.
New construction of a gaming arcade and a nightclub.
Preparation of quantity surveys.
Preparation of tenders and contracts for the various trades.
Review of the building services planning offices' designs for compliance with DIN standards, clash detection, and cost efficiency, and preparation of corresponding reports.
Monitoring of planning milestones.
Conducting regular planning meetings including report preparation.
Preparing and reviewing the building services planning offices' specifications for completeness and cost efficiency, and creating review reports.
Tendering, contract awarding, and site supervision for steel construction, stair and railing construction, tiling, ceiling cladding, sanitary installation, sprinkler system, locking and security technology including fire protection, interior finishing including upholstery work, interior and exterior painting, graffiti work, as well as new bar and bar conversion.

Mar 2001 - Jun 2001

4 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Field Sales Representative

GaLa 3000

Field sales for a software manufacturer of payroll and costing programs.
Preparing payrolls.
New customer acquisition and telemarketing.
Demonstrating the software to customers.
Creating and updating customer analyses.

Dec 1999 - Jan 2001

1 year 2 months

Munich, Germany

Full-time Distance Learning IT Manager

Teleakademie Mediadesign

Full-time distance learning to become IT Manager through tele-learning, with project phases to create interactive websites.
Theoretical focus on marketing, online marketing, planning, project management, and building database-driven websites and e-commerce systems.
Programming skills in HTML, BASIC and JavaScript.
Using MS Office products like Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Exchange Server.
Project work to create a portal for the Upper Palatinate ([link] for an advertising agency.
Project work to build an online platform about education options in Regensburg (showing all school types) for the Regensburg school board.

Jul 1997 - Oct 1999

2 years 4 months

Kaufbeuren, Germany

Turnkey Construction Project Manager

Kerler GmbH

Project manager in turnkey construction (residential and industrial) as general contractor.
Total project volume of managed projects approx. €560 million.
Preparing marketing campaigns and acquiring new clients.
Negotiating and concluding contracts with large firms, subcontractors, joint venture partners, suppliers, and banks for interim and long-term financing.
Responsible for personnel and budget policies in design and turnkey construction.
Drafting and preparing bids and supplementary proposals.
Conducting target-actual analyses for each project, crew, machine, and the entire company.
Training administrative staff to record quantities, hours, and materials electronically.
Developing the procurement department and establishing new contacts with foreign clients.
Coordinating scheduling and logistics for the company's vehicle fleet.
Scheduling and coordination of subcontractors and site managers.
Checking all planning, including MEP planning, for DIN compliance, collision freedom, and cost efficiency, and preparing reports.
Monitoring planning deadlines.
Holding regular planning meetings and taking minutes.
Drafting and checking bill of quantities from MEP planners, and creating review reports.
Leading and preparing weekly meetings with site managers, purchasing, marketing, and management.
Preparing documentation on receivables and legal disputes for court.
Conducting negotiations with lawyers in legal disputes.
Note: In July 1998, Kerler GmbH closed its turnkey construction department and filed for insolvency in December 1999.

Apr 1995 - Jun 1997

2 years 3 months

Hirschau, Germany

Construction Manager and Head of Underground Pipeline & Civil Engineering

Zeidler GmbH

Construction manager and, since 02/1996, department head for underground pipeline and civil engineering (general contractor).
Total project volume managed approx. €260 million.
Responsible for rebuilding the company in East Germany.
Preparing marketing campaigns and acquiring new construction projects.
Negotiating and finalizing contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Reviewing plans from MEP planners for DIN compliance, clash detection, and cost efficiency, and producing reports.
Monitoring planning milestones.
Holding regular planning meetings with minutes.
Drafting and checking specifications from MEP planners, and creating review reports.
Project planning and management with up to 150 staff and project volumes up to €4 million.
Employee recruiting.
Responsible for project invoicing with the client.
Planning, preparing, and implementing new process technologies.
Procuring new work equipment.
Preparing service proposals.
Drafting subcontractor agreements.
Conducting in-house training for administrative and technical staff.
Establishing and leading working groups.
Developing network plans for projects.
Site management tasks until 02/1996: overall responsibility for the area, negotiating and finalizing contracts with subcontractors and material suppliers, scheduling, logistics, project management, preliminary and final cost calculations, quantity compilation, and invoicing for individual trades and complete projects.

Oct 1994 - Mar 1995

6 months

Plößberg, Germany

Technical Field Service

Horn Leichtmetallbau

Technical field service representative for industrial and commercial construction, steel construction, fire protection, and facade construction.
Presenting the Horn Group to developers, architects, general contractors, and housing companies.
Following up on offers.
Managing a territory covering Saxony, Berlin, and Thuringia.
Drafting contracts.
Conducting negotiations with clients.

Aug 1990 - Jul 1994

4 years

Apprenticeship as a building drafter in structural and civil engineering and distance learning to become a state-certified

Various educational institutions

Apprenticeship as a building drafter in structural and civil engineering.
Distance learning to become a state-certified building technician in structural engineering.
12 months of classes in English, business administration, leadership, technical mathematics, computer science and quality management, as well as other subject-specific courses.
Specialization in the specific application area over the remaining 32 months.
Earned the qualification as a state-certified technician and general entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, allowing admission to a technical college or university.
Authorized to submit construction documents as a state-certified building technician.
Areas of study: business administration, quality and project management, information technology and technical communication (IT systems, CAD, software), construction law and building planning, construction operations (planning, execution, bidding), surveying (cadastral data, horizontal and vertical measurements), structural design and analysis (planning, calculation, verification), building construction and reinforced concrete construction, building services engineering (heating and energy technology, water supply), planning and design, work preparation and project implementation, tender management, project management, quality assurance and testing, work and operations organization, team leadership and personnel management.

Oct 1988 - Jul 1990

1 year 10 months

Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany

Further training in the commercial sector

KSZ Commercial Training Center

Further training at the commercial training center in Weiden.
Acquired basic knowledge in purchasing (ordering, inventory and stock management with IT, pricing, material and invoice verification, discounts, contract types with suppliers).
Acquired basic knowledge in sales (pricing, contribution margin calculation, contract types with clients).

Oct 1981 - Dec 1987

6 years 3 months

Munich, Germany

Installer and Installation Manager in building services including fire protection

König GmbH Equipment and Ventilation Construction

Assembler and later installation manager in equipment and ventilation construction, building services including fire protection.
Deployed in industrial and plant construction, petrochemical, turbine manufacturing and power plant construction as a general contractor.
Independently executed new installations in plant and pipeline construction according to drawing specifications.
Maintained ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Advised and trained clients on new systems.
Handled projects for clients like BMW (Munich and Landshut, expansion of logistics center with high-bay warehouse), ELF in Speyer (renewal of a petrochemical plant in the pump station and distillation areas), Siemens (new construction, maintenance and repair of power plant and turbine equipment) and Linde AG (expansion of petrochemical plants).
Coordinated construction sites across Europe and in Arab countries (including Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Hofuf, Ha'il, Ras al-Khaimah).
Fabricated and installed large special steel structures on site, including the professional installation of all building services equipment.
Trained internal and external staff.
Independently negotiated with international clients in change order management.
Recorded quantities and services for further processing in progress billing.
Attended courses in gas welding and arc welding according to DIN EN 287-1, obtaining certification as a qualified pipe welder.
Employment ended following a workplace accident.

Aug 1979 - May 1981

1 year 10 months

Altenstadt an der Waldnaab, Germany

Apprenticeship as a central heating and ventilation installer

Keck

Apprenticeship as a central heating and ventilation installer.
Learned the installation, maintenance and servicing of heating and ventilation systems.
Basics of building services engineering and control technology.
Gained practical experience on construction sites in heating and ventilation installation.

Industry Experience

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

Construction

Energy

Real Estate

Chemical

Education

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Procurement, Operations, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Product Development.

Project Management

Procurement

Operations

Quality Assurance

Sales

Product Development

Summary

Qualification profile: Experienced project manager and construction site manager with decades of experience in controlling complex high-rise, industrial and technical building equipment (TGA) megaprojects. Proven in the technical overall coordination of planning, execution and commissioning while meeting the highest quality, safety and schedule standards. Familiar with client representation, service phase reviews and the coordination of demanding building technology systems such as clean rooms, building automation and energy plants. As a confident contact for authorities, international clients and general contractors, I ensure economical, compliant and operational project results. I lead installation and subcontractor teams with clarity, structure and responsibility. I stand for technical excellence, proactive risk management and reliable project management across the entire project lifecycle.

Core competencies

TGA & supply technology
Overall project management
Client representation
Schedule & quality control
HSE & occupational safety
Cleanroom & special technology
Change order / contract management
Planning & service phase review
Site management for building and industrial construction
Commissioning & handover
Risk management
Cost & budget control
VOB & tendering

Selection of major projects:

OCM HVCA major project ENGIE: Overall site management for HVAC and sanitation across multiple phases, directing installation and subcontractors as well as quality and schedule control for timely execution of complex installations.
Office, fitness and occupational health areas renovation at Beiersdorf AG: Construction management and TGA coordination during ongoing operations, tendering, defect and HSE control for compliant completion of high-traffic functional areas.
New construction of US military hospital Ramstein, LBB Weilerbach (€898 million): Client representation for fire protection and building services engineering, review of service phases 4 and 5, coordination of technical centers and a 10 MW CHP to ensure full supply capability.
Pharma retrofit at Roche Penzberg, projects MGP2 and Nukl2 (€65 million): Construction management of technical building equipment, building automation, MSR and fire protection in the existing building retrofit with clean room new build for on-schedule clean room commissioning.
New build and retrofit of REWE logistics center Buttenheim (€28 million): Overall project management for client and general contractor for shell, interior fit-out and complete TGA with coordination of all trades for full functional handover of the logistics site.
Karlsruhe tram tunnel, Zetcon (shell €587 million, fit-out €452 million): TGA and HSE project management, plan review, fire protection walkthroughs and acceptance for a 3.6 km tunnel with 7 stops to deliver operational TGA and fire protection infrastructure.
New dm headquarters in Karlsruhe Durlach, pki Ingenieure (TGA €65 million, total €125 million): TGA construction supervision, HSE and specialist site management for fire protection of office complex and parking garage to ensure expert approval and operational TGA systems.

Skills

Building And Civil Engineering, Landscape Construction, Special Foundation Engineering, Concrete Construction, Hkls (Heating, Ventilation, Sanitation), Tga (Technical Building Equipment), Fire Protection Officer, Sigeko
Overall Project Manager
Site And Project Management For Tga, Msr Including Building Automation, Fire Protection, Commissioning And Handover To The Client
Plan Coordinator For Client And General Contractor Side, Feasibility Checks, Oversight Of Design Offices
Plan Review For Din Compliance
Client-Side Construction Coordinator For Turnkey Construction Including Concrete Works, Foundation Works And Hkls
General Contractor-Side Project Manager For Shell, Interior Fit-Out And Hkls
Clean Rooms And Clean Room Ceilings, Din En Iso 14644-1 To 9
Construction Cost Estimation, Order And Bid Calculation
Change Order Calculation, Change Order Management
Creating Construction Schedules With Ms Project
Commissioning For Tga
Tendering With Ava Software And Stl-Bau
Procurement And Awarding Of Subcontractor Services
Billing Of Services According To Vob
Correspondence Under Construction Law, Hoai, Vob And Din Standards
Defect Management With Correspondence And Documentation
Sales Of Construction Technology Products
Sales Management And Staff Training
Lean Construction Management
Brz, Dalux, Bim Modelling, Ms Project
Nemetschek
Ariba Construction Software
Rib Construction Software
Residential Buildings, Single-Family Houses To Multi-Unit Housing
Nightclubs And Arcades
Warehouses, Care Homes And Residential Complexes
Industrial Buildings/Plants
Office Buildings, Pharmaceutical Industry
School Buildings
Shopping Centers
Substations
Gas Compressor Stations
Power Plant Construction
Hospitals
Hotels
Vob And Din Standards And Austrian Building Law (ÖNorm)
Conflict Management
Procurement
Controlling
Billing
Tendering And Awarding
Concrete Construction
Building Construction
Civil Engineering
Complete Tga Including Fire Protection And Sprinkler And Fire Extinguishing Systems
Hkls
Industrial Construction
Commercial Building
Petrochemicals
Steel And Hall Construction
Power Plant Construction
Project Management
Site Management
Damage And Defect Management
Various Ava Programs
Ms Project
Ms Office
Bim Planning
Ms Project

Languages

German

Native

English

Elementary

French

Elementary

Education

Dec 1999 - Jan 2001

Teleakademie Mediadesign

IT Manager · Munich, Germany

Aug 1990 - Jul 1994

Building and civil engineering draftsman; State-certified building technician in building construction (FH)

Oct 1988 - Jul 1990

Kaufmännisches Schulungszentrum

Commercial training · Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

SCC certificate (Safety Certificate Contractors)

Academy BauA

RAB 30, Annex C for SiGe coordinators

Academy BauA

RAB 30, Annex B for SiGe coordinators

Academy BauA

Occupational safety specialist knowledge

Academy BauA

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 29

Experience in Construction 39.5 y

Avg length 1 y 7 m

Longest experience 7 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC, Specialist Site Manager for Piping, Construction Manager for Building Construction and TGA Coordinator (Client)

Main industries Construction, Energy, Real Estate

Main business areas Project Management, Procurement, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Thorsten based?

Thorsten is based in Stadelhofen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 45 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 27 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thorsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thorsten would be well-suited for roles such as: OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC, Specialist Site Manager for Piping, Construction Manager for Building Construction and TGA Coordinator (Client).

What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is OCM (Overall Construction Manager) for HVAC at Engie Deutschland GmbH.

What companies has Thorsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Engie Deutschland GmbH, Exyte Deutschland GmbH, Beiersdorf AG, Landesbetrieb LBB Weilerbach, and VTU-Ingenieure.

Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Construction, Energy, and Real Estate. Thorsten also has some experience in Chemical, Education, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Procurement, and Operations. Thorsten also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Sales, and Product Development.

Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Construction, Aerospace and Defense, and Energy.

Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Operations, and Quality Assurance.

What is Thorsten's education?

Thorsten attended Teleakademie Mediadesign for IT Manager.

Does Thorsten have any certificates?

Thorsten has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: SCC certificate (Safety Certificate Contractors), RAB 30, Annex C for SiGe coordinators, RAB 30, and Annex B for SiGe coordinators.

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