Steel Construction Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Steel Construction
Jörg Hernando G.
Last position:
Managing Director at HEGO Management GmbH
- Executive Interim Management (CEO, CSO, CMO, CTO)
- Sales / Business Development (Sales and Marketing)
- Change Management / PMO (Transformation)
- Industrial / commercial representation (robotics, metal/plastic products)
- Advisory board and consulting activities (industrial and service sectors)
Stefan S.
Last position:
Interim Manager Project Management PMO at ND Coatings GmbH (Meyer Werft Papenburg)
Revenue €90 million, 50 employees
Industry: Shipbuilding, marina
Temporary assignment as Head of PMO
Recording and validation of PMO processes
Creation of capacity planning through 2032
Evaluation of standard preservation processes, including VSM and macro mapping
Creation of planning tools for project coordinators
Participation in coordination meetings with Meyer Werft
Data preparation for the monthly review
Contribution to the tendering strategy for new ships
Creation of roles and responsibilities and job descriptions for project managers and project coordinators
Project management for the Disney Adventure cruise ship
Re-design of the reporting tool
Creation of a planning tool for project coordinators with a planning horizon through 2032
Design of an on-call service, including work instructions
Creation of calculation models for quotations
Project management for Disney Adventure
Bernhard R.
Last position:
Independent Management Consultant at BR Consulting
- In the area of strategy, logistics, and material flow consulting along the distribution and procurement chain, with a strong focus on transport and intralogistics in retail, industry, and service companies.
Hans-Jürgen B.
Last position:
Freelance Technician at FlexLink Systems GmbH
- Plant design in conveyor technology
- Engineering and design of conveyors for the automotive industry / battery transport
- Execution, CAD: AutoCAD Inventor 2019 3D + Vault
Martin M.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at MCM Modern Engineering UG HB
- Analysis of the current process
- Development of the target processes
- Support for the implementation of improvements in an SAP-enabled program
- Simplification of customer contact initiation
- Streamlining internal processes through automated real-time verification of claim relevance
- Creation of use cases
Andrés G.
Last position:
Freelancer at ALGK-BAUPRO
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Jürgen S.
Last position:
Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer at Self-Employed Engineer
- Project for Liebherr Excavators: routing of complex, parametric wiring harness systems for various excavator systems using PTC/Creo Cabling 10.0
- Editing and creating bills of materials in Windchill (Albatros)
- Project for Harmann: change management of control units in the automotive sector for OEMs like Porsche, Audi and VW Group with Teamcenter
- Coordination and communication of changes with the involved departments
- Project for the service provider Segula: administration of various CAD systems (myPLM, CATIA, PTC/Creo, Siemens NX), PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill) and OEM-specific systems (VWCGR Lite, Porsche PDMU Offsiteclient)
- License management and organization of license procurement for OEM-specific systems
- Organization and delivery of CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support for the introduction of Windchill, integration of the CAD system Creo Direct Modeling and the ERP system SAP
- Designer for wiring harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
- Transferring data to SAP; maintenance of material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
- Preparing assemblies and parts lists for transfer to Windchill and SAP
- Maintenance and management of variants for the banknote inspection machines
- Creating master data and data migration from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
- Agile work with Jira
Volkmar S.
Last position:
Commissioning Coordinator Marine HVAC Systems at Meyer Wismar Sárl
- Coordination of upstream and downstream departments and background teams (UAN)
- Coordination with the shipyard and the schedule, identifying deviations and cross-functional response to plan deviations
- Rescheduling workflows and staff assignments to drive prioritized goals forward
- Independently implementing solutions on board the ship
- Checking compliance with occupational safety rules, especially PTW procedures for electrical work
Michael S.
Last position:
Functional Engineer EMEA at Clariant SE
- construction planning
- creating technical drawings
- site management in building and civil engineering, as well as plant construction
- cost, quality and time management
- remediation of AwSV areas
- steel construction
- subprojects up to max. EUR 5 million
Ralf H.
Last position:
HSE Manager at Hitachi Energy
- New build of a converter station in Nortorf/Wilster for Tennet.
- Supervision and coordination of the companies involved in the project.
- Advice and support for the commissioning project management on all occupational and fire safety issues.
- Instruction of companies and their employees about the project specifics during commissioning.
- Requesting and collecting job descriptions and associated risk assessments.
- Supervision and issuing of work permits for respective tasks.
- Monitoring compliance with legal requirements for occupational and fire safety on construction sites.
- Maintaining incident statistics and analyzing incidents.
- Regular inspections and documentation.
- Conducting kick-off meetings with client and contractors.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with specific work details.
- Monitoring and ensuring proper protective measures during work.
Josef E.
Last position:
Development service provider, mechanical engineering, design, calculation, certified project management at CAE Consulting Engineering GMBH
I am a development service provider in mechanical engineering with experience as interim assignment for all functional areas designer, development engineer design manager development manager calculation engineer, FEM, MKS, CFD, vibrations, kinematics, dynamics, statics certified project manager according to IHK industry standard, patent engineering – invention exploitation technical programmer / MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, MAPLE, MATHCAD technical managing director interim manager
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Start: by agreement, based on your wishes and needs, fully flexible, permanent or fixed-term, temporary work, … etc. Compensation: within your planned budget for the position, by agreement
Please email, send references, certificates, CAD, FEM, MKS, CFD, project management, innovation proofs - patents ... etc.
Alexandre F.
Last position:
Production Design Engineer at FRAWOModule
- Led design and production optimisation of hempcrete and lightweight concrete modular systems, improving quality and reducing waste.
- Designed factory layouts under budget, enabling efficient prefabrication workflows.
- Delivered pilot projects with company systems, validating performance and contractor adoption.
Dragan T.
Last position:
Advanced Training CAD Revit Architecture & BIM-Modeler Revit at Alfa Training AG
Robert G.
Last position:
Senior Construction Manager at Arlanxeo Deutschland
- New construction of a water treatment plant
- Leading the specialist construction managers (civil and steel construction, HSE manager)
- Monitoring execution with regard to contract compliance, schedule adherence and quality
- Budget responsibility
- Maintaining and updating the schedule
- Moderating project meetings
- Claim management
- Change management
- Defect management
- Acceptance inspections
- Occupational safety
Andreas E.
Last position:
Design Engineer at anonym
- Creating design concepts
- Designing marble components
- Creating design elements
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Statistics of experts using Steel Construction
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
6.6 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Manufacturing, Construction, Energy
Certification focus areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
41%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Steel Construction
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Steel Construction experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (91%)
- Construction (73%)
- Energy (64%)
- Professional Services (45%)
- Automotive (33%)
- Chemical (33%)
- Utilities (33%)
- Food and Beverage (24%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Structural scope
Steel construction covers the planning, analysis and detailing of structures made from structural steel. Experts turn architectural and functional requirements into frames, trusses, halls, bridges, platforms, staircases and supporting systems. Their work connects structural performance with fabrication, transport and site assembly.
Design and analysis
Professionals assess loads, stability, deflection, connections, fire performance and fatigue where relevant. They select suitable profiles, plates and connection concepts, then produce calculation notes and design documentation. Projects may use Eurocodes, national annexes and client-specific specifications, including requirements common in Germany.
Models and tooling
The workflow often combines structural analysis, 3D modelling and detailing tools. Common deliverables include coordinated BIM models, fabrication drawings, connection details, bills of materials and revision-controlled plans.
- Develop steel frames, trusses and portal systems
- Coordinate models with architecture and building services
- Prepare shop drawings and fabrication information
- Review connections, interfaces and erection sequences
Where it is used
Steel construction supports warehouses, production facilities, logistics centres, offices, retail buildings, energy sites and transport infrastructure. It is also used for extensions, replacement structures and complex renovation work where low weight, long spans or rapid assembly matter.
Companies in Germany may need experts who can work remotely on models and calculations while coordinating with fabricators, inspectors and site teams on location. Clear technical English is useful on international projects; German may be required for local documentation and coordination.
When to bring in specialists
Freelance expertise is valuable when a project needs additional design capacity, independent checking or specialist detailing without a permanent internal team. It can also support a deadline, a change in structural system or the handover from concept design to fabrication.
- Steel quantities or connection complexity are increasing
- Existing drawings need review before modification
- Fabrication documentation must be standardised
- BIM coordination is delaying other disciplines
What strong professionals deliver
Strong specialists understand both calculation and construction. They communicate assumptions, flag clashes early and keep analytical models, drawings and material schedules aligned. They know how tolerances, welds, bolts, corrosion protection, fire protection and erection logistics affect the finished structure.
Look for a portfolio with comparable spans, interfaces and deliverables rather than software names alone. A reliable professional explains design decisions clearly, documents revisions and collaborates closely with fabricators, approval teams and site personnel.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with Steel Construction? These answers cover the essentials.
Steel Construction is used for load-bearing frames, industrial halls, warehouses, bridges, platforms, staircases and other structures that benefit from high strength and controlled fabrication. It supports both new-build projects and modifications to existing buildings.
Steel Construction can offer long spans, comparatively light structural systems and efficient prefabrication. Reinforced concrete may provide advantages for mass, stiffness or fire resistance, while timber can suit lower-carbon or architectural applications; the right choice depends on loads, fire strategy, environment, logistics and cost.
A strong Steel Construction specialist may also cover structural analysis, connection design, BIM coordination, fabrication detailing and clash detection. Knowledge of welding, bolting, corrosion protection, fire protection and erection planning is equally useful.
The appropriate level depends on the scope and risk. Steel Construction professionals handling concept work or complex connections should show relevant calculations and completed deliverables, while routine detailing can be assigned to someone with a narrower but closely matching portfolio.
Much of Steel Construction design, modelling and documentation can be completed remotely using shared models and controlled document workflows. Site surveys, inspections and erection coordination may still require travel, and German-language communication can matter when working with local fabricators or approval teams.
Ask for examples that match the structure type, span, connection complexity and required deliverables. A capable Steel Construction professional should explain assumptions, load paths, coordination decisions and how drawings remain consistent with the analysis model.
Steel Construction workflows may involve tools such as Tekla Structures, Autodesk Advance Steel, Revit, Dlubal RFEM, SCIA Engineer or other structural analysis and detailing systems. Software experience matters, but the specialist must also understand fabrication data, model exchange and the standards governing the project.
Before starting Steel Construction work, clarify the design stage, applicable standards, responsibility for approvals, model format, drawing conventions and revision process. Also confirm who supplies architectural and site information, how interfaces are coordinated and whether site attendance is expected.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 760 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 41% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 6.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects are German (97%), English (97%), and Spanish (9%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects are Manufacturing (91%), Construction (73%), and Energy (64%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects are Project Management (85%), Operations (76%), and Product Development (70%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Steel Construction
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