VOB Experts in Berlin
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Berlin, who have recently used VOB
Nico H.
Last position:
Project Manager Engineering/CapEx/Process Engineering at Sanofi
- Planning, URS/requirements and stakeholder management for a new QC building Greenfield 4000 m²
- Project implementation
Heiko S.
Last position:
Strategic Management Consultant (Founder) at Own Company
- Developed several strategies with potential and implementation plans in corporate strategy
- Led multiple restarts and reorganizations of critical client projects in project strategy
- Successfully advanced and digitized products with return on investment in 10 months
- Developed procurement strategy and tendering for the hospital sector with a volume of 5 million €
- Reorganized companies and departments in healthcare, facility/property management, and hospitality
- Designed and implemented value management strategy, achieving initial savings of 1 million € during the planning phase
- Revised contract management
- Supported crisis situations and covered vacancies in leadership roles
Joel B.
Last position:
Senior Construction Supervisor for LOS D3a and D3b at SudOstLink
- Leading a team of 28 staff (BBB, HBB, ÖBB, IBB, ABB, GBB, öBÜ, SiGiKo, excavation supervisors, resident management)
- Coordinating and managing site activities
- Preparing reports for the client and progress reports
- Overall coordination and management of the assigned construction section (approx. 50 km)
- Schedule and invoice review as well as cost control
- Monitoring the execution of load-bearing structures for compliance with stability proofs
- Coordinating all parties involved in site monitoring
- Creating, updating, and monitoring a schedule (bar chart)
- Reviewing invoices, checking measurements and comparing with contract sums including claims
- Organizing acceptance of construction works, identifying defects and giving acceptance recommendation to the client
- Applying for official approvals and participating in them
- Systematic compilation of documentation, drawings and calculated results of the project
Erik S.
Last position:
Freelance Project Manager & Project Consultant at Self-employed
- Project support from initial design to handover
- Cross-trade consulting, concept development, planning, design, project & site management in areas of residential, office & workspaces, hotel & hospitality, retail, data centers and industry
- Preparation of documents during the project phases including 2D/3D drawings, technical calculations, cost estimation and final revision of documentation after project completion
- Conceptual planning and integration of modern technology systems into the design & building concept
- Consulting on business & service level agreement strategies
Andrew C.
Last position:
Managing Director at Cpcm GmbH
Jürgen K.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Controlling & TDD at self-employed
- (part-time) self-employed (parallel)
- TDDs and consulting on special projects (data centers and military buildings)
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Statistics of experts using VOB
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
29 years
Position duration
4.7 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Construction, Real Estate, Energy
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Operations, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
83%
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 Berlin 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 Berlin using VOB
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.
VOB experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Construction (83%)
- Real Estate (50%)
- Energy (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
- Information Technology (33%)
- Manufacturing (33%)
- Professional Services (33%)
- Government and Administration (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
VOB in construction
VOB, short for Vergabe- und Vertragsordnung für Bauleistungen, is the central German framework for awarding and managing construction work. It combines procurement rules in VOB/A, contract conditions in VOB/B and technical contract terms in VOB/C. Companies use it to structure tenders, define obligations and reduce disputes.
VOB/A, B and C
VOB/A covers the award of construction contracts and the treatment of bids. VOB/B sets general contractual rules, including changes, deadlines, acceptance, defects and payment. VOB/C contains technical specifications and the relevant Allgemeine Technische Vertragsbedingungen, which help describe and assess individual trades.
Typical deliverables
- Tender documents with clear scopes, specifications and eligibility requirements
- VOB-compliant construction contracts and supplementary agreements
- Bid reviews, award proposals and documentation of procurement decisions
- Assessments of variations, claims, delays, defects and acceptance records
- Technical specifications aligned with VOB/C and the applicable trade
Tools and adjacent skills
Strong VOB specialists understand construction documentation, cost structures and project schedules. They often work with tendering and construction management software, CAD or BIM information, bills of quantities and document management systems. Knowledge of German construction law, HOAI interfaces, public procurement and contract administration adds practical value.
When companies need support
Companies bring in freelance VOB expertise when a tender lacks clarity, a project faces claims or internal capacity is limited. This is common during public procurement, complex refurbishment, infrastructure work and the transition from planning to execution. In Berlin, specialists may need to coordinate remote document reviews with on-site inspections, meetings and project teams.
What strong specialists bring
Good VOB professionals read contractual language closely without losing sight of buildability and commercial impact. They document decisions, identify gaps early and explain technical, legal and procedural risks in plain language. Ask for relevant experience with the project type, clear examples of tender or contract deliverables and a disciplined approach to records, deadlines and stakeholder communication.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about VOB.
VOB is used to structure the procurement and contracting of construction work in Germany. It supports tender preparation, bid evaluation, contract administration, variations, acceptance, defect handling and payment processes.
VOB is divided into three connected parts. VOB/A addresses the award procedure, VOB/B defines general contractual conditions, and VOB/C provides technical contract terms for specific construction trades.
VOB provides a structured set of procurement, contractual and technical rules, while general construction law supplies the wider legal framework. Its provisions do not automatically apply in every private project, so the contract and the chosen version must be reviewed carefully.
VOB work benefits from knowledge of German construction law, public procurement, quantity surveying, scheduling and construction documentation. Experience with bills of quantities, BIM information, tendering software and claims management is also useful.
VOB assignments need a specialist who has handled the relevant project type and contract phase in practice. Tender preparation, a variation dispute and defect documentation call for different evidence, judgment and communication skills.
VOB tasks such as document review, tender drafting and bid comparison can often be completed remotely. Berlin-based projects may still require on-site inspections, coordination with contractors and meetings in German, depending on the contract and construction phase.
VOB quality shows in precise documents, traceable decisions and a clear link between the contract, the technical scope and the site situation. Ask how the specialist handles ambiguities, variations, deadlines, defects and communication with all parties.
VOB is especially important in public procurement, but its contractual and technical provisions are also used in many private construction projects. A specialist should confirm which parts are incorporated into the contract and whether project-specific terms change their application.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VOB in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 997 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VOB in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VOB in their recent projects have 29 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VOB in their recent projects are German (100%), English (83%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VOB in their recent projects are Construction (83%), Real Estate (50%), and Energy (33%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VOB in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Operations (67%), and Quality Assurance (67%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VOB
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