Steel Construction Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Steel Construction
Volkmar S.
Last position:
Parameterization and support during the commissioning of water treatment at wks GmbH
Parameterization and support during the commissioning of water treatment
Project: New construction of municipal water treatment plant Dörenthe
- Checking the sensors for suitability, installation errors and parameterization.
- Coordination with the PL system for automation.
- Correction of errors
Tools: Endress & Hauser Tools
Hans-Jürgen B.
Last position:
Freelance Technician at FlexLink Systems GmbH
- Plant planning in conveyor technology
- Engineering and design of conveyor systems for the automotive industry / battery transport
- Software, CAD: AutoCAD Inventor 2019 3D + Vault
Josef E.
Last position:
Managing Director at CAE Consulting & Engineering GmbH
I work as managing director – organization and active development engineer
Recently completed or nearing completion (2023, 2024):
- Projects in the field of wafer production at Hittec Prontor GmbH (apertures for ZEISS SMT GmbH)
- Micromanipulator concepts with flexure joints for ZEISS SMT, arranged through HAYS AG)
- EVE Innovativ GmbH (combined heat and power plants)
- Kraftblock GmbH, (renewable energy storage)
- CAE Consulting Eng. GmbH, European patent for hybrid robot, market development
- TQ Systems GmbH (gearbox technology)
CE is a supplier of development services in the broad field of mechanical engineering. 30 completed projects in the D-A-CH region. Development and patent exploitation company for R&D, products, cutting and welding robots, conveyor technology ... etc.
My most important results:
- Small selection - results of research and development activities led to the international patent application for cutting and welding robots and to the German patent application for the rotary lifting hanger as well as the spherical joint for combining 3 rods at one point for the parallel kinematics robot, push chain, own European patent for hybrid robot, combustion engines
Michael S.
Last position:
Functional Engineering EMEA at Clariant AG
- 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
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
Hermann-Georg I.
Last position:
CSA Lead Manager at SPIE SNG
- Responsible for new Substations Construction for Data Center
- Overall Management with clients
- Interface Management with Stakeholder and contracted EPC Contractors
- Construction Management
- Contractor Management
- Project Coordination
- Project Delivery Management
- Interface Management with internal Parties
- Interface with Local authorities
- Value multi Million USD
Jürgen S.
Last position:
Projects as a Self-Employed Engineer at Self-Employed Engineer
- Project for Liebherr Excavators: routing of cable harnesses for complex, parametric cable harness systems for various excavator systems with PTC/Creo Cabling 10.0
- Processing and creation of bills of materials in Windchill (Albatros)
- Project for Harmann: change management for control units in the automotive sector for OEMs such as Porsche, Audi and VW Group using Teamcenter
- Coordination and communication of changes with the departments involved
- 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 the OEM-specific systems
- Organization and delivery of CAD training for PTC/Creo Parametric
- Project for Giesecke + Devrient in Munich: support with the introduction of Windchill, integration of the Creo Direct Modeling CAD system and the SAP ERP system
- Designer for cable harness routing for banknote inspection machines in PTC/Creo Parametric and Creo/Cabling
- Transferring data to SAP; maintaining material numbers in SAP and SAP ECTR
- Preparing assemblies and bills of materials for transfer to Windchill and SAP
- Maintenance and management of variants for banknote inspection machines
- Creation of master data and migration of data from CAD to SAP (SAP PP, SAP MM)
- Agile work with Jira
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)
Paul Wilfried W.
Last position:
Member of the project team and responsible for the management, coordination and supervision of the installation work for a at Zement & Kalkwerk Otterbein
- Infrastructure, silo plants, conveying technology, mixing plants, plant engineering, electrical engineering, steel construction, buildings ...
- Moderation of daily project and site meetings
- Ensuring site safety
Bernhard R.
Last position:
Self-employed 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.
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
- Scope of work [link]
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.
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
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Statistics of experts using Steel Construction
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
4.2 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Production
Top industries
Manufacturing, Construction, Energy
Certification focus areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
81%
Master's degree or higher
38%
Doctorate
12%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging 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 29 Oct 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 (89%)
- Construction (77%)
- Energy (66%)
- Professional Services (40%)
- Chemical (37%)
- Utilities (37%)
- Automotive (34%)
- Food and Beverage (26%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Structural Scope
Steel construction uses fabricated steel members to create load-bearing frames, roofs, platforms, bridges and industrial structures. Specialists translate architectural and functional requirements into stable systems with defined loads, connections, tolerances and erection sequences. Their work can cover concept design through fabrication and site coordination.
Design and Analysis
Professionals work with structural analysis, connection design and member checks to verify strength, stability, serviceability and robustness. They interpret soil, wind, snow, fire and operational requirements, then document assumptions and design decisions. Strong coordination with concrete, façade, mechanical and electrical disciplines is essential when steel frames carry complex building services.
Tools and Deliverables
The ecosystem combines engineering and detailing tools with shared project data:
- Structural analysis and connection calculation
- 3D modelling and BIM coordination
- Shop drawings, bills of materials and CNC data
- Revision control, clash checks and fabrication reviews
- Erection plans, inspection records and as-built documentation
Common workflows connect platforms such as Tekla Structures, Autodesk Advance Steel, Revit, RFEM, STAAD.Pro and AutoCAD. The right toolset depends on the fabricator, design office and project information requirements.
Where It Fits
Steel construction appears in warehouses, logistics centres, production plants, data facilities, halls, offices, public buildings, bridges and temporary structures. In Germany, specialists often support fabrication partners, industrial operators and construction teams that need reliable coordination between design offices, workshops and sites. Remote work suits modelling and documentation; surveys, inspections and erection support may require presence on site.
When to Hire Specialists
Companies bring in freelance expertise when an internal team faces a deadline, a design needs independent review or a project moves from engineering into production. Typical signals include:
- Structural models are incomplete or inconsistent
- Fabrication drawings need correction before workshop release
- Connection designs or calculations are holding up approval
- A BIM model requires coordination across several disciplines
- Site changes must be assessed without delaying erection
Freelancers can add focused capacity without changing the permanent team structure. Clear scopes, interfaces and approval responsibilities help them contribute quickly.
What Good Work Looks Like
Strong professionals combine structural judgement with practical knowledge of fabrication, welding, bolting, corrosion protection and erection. They communicate assumptions clearly, keep models and drawings aligned, and understand how a design decision affects cost, sequencing and tolerances. Experience with German project communication and documentation can be valuable when teams work across languages, offices and sites.
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, roofs and complex building extensions. It is suitable when projects need long spans, prefabrication, controlled tolerances or efficient erection.
Steel Construction usually offers lower structural weight, long clear spans and fast off-site fabrication. Reinforced concrete may provide advantages for mass, fire resistance, acoustics or certain foundations, so the choice depends on loads, programme, site conditions and the wider building design.
A strong Steel Construction specialist often combines structural analysis with connection design, BIM coordination, fabrication detailing and knowledge of welding and bolting. Familiarity with Tekla Structures, Advance Steel, Revit, RFEM or similar tools can also support a smooth project workflow.
The right level depends on scope and risk. A modelling package may need a specialist focused on detailing, while a primary frame, industrial facility or complex alteration calls for someone who can review assumptions, coordinate disciplines and take responsibility for design decisions.
Steel Construction supports remote work for modelling, calculations, drawing production and coordination meetings. Site surveys, fabrication inspections and erection support may require travel, so the project plan should separate remote deliverables from on-site responsibilities.
Companies in Germany should define the design stage, deliverables, software environment, approval process and interfaces with the fabricator and site team. They should also clarify whether communication and documentation must be handled in German, English or both.
Review comparable frame types, drawing samples and the specialist’s approach to loads, connections, tolerances and revisions. In Steel Construction, quality also shows in coordinated models, fabrication-ready details, traceable calculations and practical erection considerations.
Projects can lose time when model standards, naming rules, design responsibility or revision procedures are unclear. An experienced Steel Construction freelancer will identify missing information early, record assumptions and maintain alignment between calculations, models, drawings and workshop requirements.
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 762 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects, 81% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 38% hold at least a Master's degree, and 12% 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 4.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects are German (97%), English (97%), and Russian (9%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects are Manufacturing (89%), Construction (77%), and Energy (66%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Steel Construction in their recent projects are Project Management (86%), Operations (74%), and Production (69%).
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