Corestate is a leading European full-service provider for real estate investments listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (SDAX)
Fully responsible and accountable for the Project Management teams? performance across Europe to develop real estate projects from acquisition to completion and handover (direct reports started from 6 to 2 employees due to staff reductions)
Evaluating suitable locations in major European cities and providing technical information to determine the internal rate of return (IRR) and business plans for submission to investors
Negotiating joint venture development agreements with local partners
Key projects and tasks:
606 Micro Living Apartments in Kraków, Poland | GFA 26,291 m² | TPC ? 53.2M | under construction
279 Student Apartments Building in Gdansk, Poland | GFA 11,145 m² | TPC ? 18,4M | completed
Montessori School in Munich, Germany | Modular timber structure on top of existing underground car park | GFA 3,600 m² | TPC ? 15,4M | currently under construction
Accomplished the optimal integration of the work processes into the project management software COOR and leading the European teams in the rollout and application of the new software
Established a Project Management Plan (PMP) to define how international projects will be measured including but not limited to risk management, cost and schedule baselines and communications
Developing and managing acquisition pipeline in Europe to drive future company growth
2015 - 2020: Developed project strategies to maximize the profit
Role: Senior Project Manager
Customer: Value One Development GmbH, Vienna, Austria
Tasks:
Value One Development GmbH, Vienna, Austria Value One is a privately owned international real estate investment, development and management company for innovative real estate projects and city districts
Provided leadership to several project teams (direct reports from 3 to 8 employees) throughout the life cycle of high-end real estate developments including all associated interfaces. Contributed to corporate reports, training materials, case studies, newsletters and public speaking events. Developed project strategies to maximize the profit and reputation. Reported directly to the CEO
Key projects:
Seven residential towers with 201 high-end apartments in Vienna, Austria | GFA 23,487 m² | TPC ? 75.7M | completed and organized the transfer of each apartment to the respective owner
72 high-end apartment building in Vienna, Austria | GFA 10,200 m² | TPC ? 16.5M | completed
Student Housing in Lombos, Portugal | GFA 12,600 m² | Construction Cost ? 9.8M | completed
Office Complex in Zollhafen Mainz, Germany | Rentable Area 12,000 m² | building permit obtained
Childcare centre combined with residential apartments in Frankfurt am Main, Germany | GFA 4,000 m² | building permit obtained
2012 - 2014: Developed project strategies to maximize the profit
Role: Head ? Project Management and Supervision
Customer: Engineer?s Office (EO), Dubai, UAE
Tasks:
EO is a privately held multidisciplinary project development firm of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Provided leadership to a multinational team of over 120 employees (18 to 28 direct reports and over 100 indirect reports), including Project Managers, Architects, MEP and Structural Engineers, Construction Supervisors and Quantity Surveyors for approximately 50 ongoing projects including high-end luxury villas and palaces. Reported operational progress to the executive director
Key Projects including but not limited to:
Luxury Villa designed and constructed with eight suits in five-star hotel quality within three months
Extension to Zabeel Palace the home of Sheikh Mohammed
Al Wasl Boxpark built from shipping containers is a contemporary shopping complex with boutiques, a cinema & restaurants and entertainment spanning across 1.2 kilometres
Luxury Holiday Chalets & Apartments for the sheikh?s family on an island in the gulf
2007 - 2012: diverse projects
Role: Senior Project Manager and Client Representative
Customer: Morganti Group Inc., Dubai, UAE
Tasks:
Morganti is recognized as a Project Management organization that offers a design and build total solution with a single point of contact to the project owner
Led teams of 4 to 18 consultants to develop the design and construction of projects to achieve desired results on time and within budget and acted as a key point of contact for the client
Key Projects:
Al Wajba Clubhouse in Qatar | Palace for the Emir of Qatar | GFA 41,000 m² | costs confidential
Dubai Tower in Doha, Qatar | 437 m high rise mixed-use development including a 235 rooms premium hotel of Jumeirah Group | GFA 238,726 m² | estimated cost QR 2.3bn.
Palm Canal Towers and Retail Podium in Dubai Waterfront mixed-use development including a 42- story 4-star business hotel tower of Nakheel Hotel | GFA 427,813 m² | estimated budget AED 4.0bn.
Al Bateen Towers in Dubai, UAE | designed as a 5-star resort hotel with Roya International Hospitality Consultancy and IHG Hotels and Resorts | GFA 152,703 m² | contract value AED 1.0bn
2005 - 2007: Project Management
Role: Project Manager
Customer: RMJM, Dubai, UAE
2001 - 2005: Project Management
Role: Head of Design and Project Management
Customer: RADABAU GmbH, Frankfurt, DE
1999 - 2001: Architecture
Role: Senior Architect
Customer: Grimshaw Architects, London, UK
1995 - 1999: Architecture
Role: Project Architect
Customer: ARUP Associates, London
Certified Senior Project Manager
Level B Certification, International Project Management Association (IPMA)
Immobilienökonom (ebs), equivalent to MBA
Executive Master of Science in Real Estate Economics with specialization in management
European Business School (ebs), Germany
Diplom-Ingenieur der Architektur, equivalent to BSc and MSc in Architecture
Vienna University of Technology (TU-Wien), Austria
Thesis: Solar Architecture
Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Green and Sustainable Finance, CMS
Delegating successfully in challenging leadership situations, Haufe Akademie
Conflict Management and Influencing Skills, Blue Ocean Academy
Affiliation
Association for Project Management (APM)
Architects Registration Board (ARB) Chartered Architect
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Profile:
Head of Property Development
Management professional with a proven track record in leading international hospitality, residential, commercial, mixed-use and industrial developments, both technically and commercially. Entrepreneurial spirit with solid technical background and strong business skills. Disciplinary and professional leader through consistent collaboration to build relationships between multi-disciplinary functions, team members, customers and senior executives. Able to lead the team by clearly and concisely communicating goals, tasks, vision and other organisational requirements in written and verbal form to obtain results-oriented feedback and increase project success. Proven ability to successfully deliver highly complex projects and manage multiple projects through flawless project execution in accordance with IPMA's international project management standards. In a complex environment, my analytical and quantitative skills are required to react quickly to changes in plans or unforeseen events. Problem solver who supports the achievement of individual and shared organisational goals by identifying weaknesses, resolving critical issues and providing guidance.
Highlights of Expertise
Leadership & Team Building
Full Life-Cycle Project Management
Multi-Functional Developments
Budget & Cost Management
Business Development
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Idea Generation & Conflict Resolution
Reporting, Presentation, & Documentation
Contractual (FIDIC) & Regulatory Compliance
Career Accomplishments
Took full responsibility for a distressed project in Munich that was more than ?1 million over budget and 6 months behind schedule. Through ruthless analysis, value engineering and the rapid implementation of new governance measures that increased transparency and changed the mindset and behaviour of the project team, the project was put back on track
Successfully accomplished a student housing project for 420 students in Poland within 18 months during the pandemic to enable scheduled start of operation for the beginning of the academic year in September 2020
Set up and implemented a Project Management Plan (PMP) to establish efficient management processes, measurable objectives and responsibilities according to IPMA standards
Developed a 201-apartment project including outdoor facilities which made a profit of 24%
Established strategies and managed change/transition of the lead consultant during design stage without any delay to the program for a 5-star hotel and 50-storey residential tower project
Technical Proficiencies
MS Office
Primavera
MS Project
AutoCAD
MS Power Point
SAP
Conject
Coor
Cloudbrixx
Corestate is a leading European full-service provider for real estate investments listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (SDAX)
Fully responsible and accountable for the Project Management teams? performance across Europe to develop real estate projects from acquisition to completion and handover (direct reports started from 6 to 2 employees due to staff reductions)
Evaluating suitable locations in major European cities and providing technical information to determine the internal rate of return (IRR) and business plans for submission to investors
Negotiating joint venture development agreements with local partners
Key projects and tasks:
606 Micro Living Apartments in Kraków, Poland | GFA 26,291 m² | TPC ? 53.2M | under construction
279 Student Apartments Building in Gdansk, Poland | GFA 11,145 m² | TPC ? 18,4M | completed
Montessori School in Munich, Germany | Modular timber structure on top of existing underground car park | GFA 3,600 m² | TPC ? 15,4M | currently under construction
Accomplished the optimal integration of the work processes into the project management software COOR and leading the European teams in the rollout and application of the new software
Established a Project Management Plan (PMP) to define how international projects will be measured including but not limited to risk management, cost and schedule baselines and communications
Developing and managing acquisition pipeline in Europe to drive future company growth
2015 - 2020: Developed project strategies to maximize the profit
Role: Senior Project Manager
Customer: Value One Development GmbH, Vienna, Austria
Tasks:
Value One Development GmbH, Vienna, Austria Value One is a privately owned international real estate investment, development and management company for innovative real estate projects and city districts
Provided leadership to several project teams (direct reports from 3 to 8 employees) throughout the life cycle of high-end real estate developments including all associated interfaces. Contributed to corporate reports, training materials, case studies, newsletters and public speaking events. Developed project strategies to maximize the profit and reputation. Reported directly to the CEO
Key projects:
Seven residential towers with 201 high-end apartments in Vienna, Austria | GFA 23,487 m² | TPC ? 75.7M | completed and organized the transfer of each apartment to the respective owner
72 high-end apartment building in Vienna, Austria | GFA 10,200 m² | TPC ? 16.5M | completed
Student Housing in Lombos, Portugal | GFA 12,600 m² | Construction Cost ? 9.8M | completed
Office Complex in Zollhafen Mainz, Germany | Rentable Area 12,000 m² | building permit obtained
Childcare centre combined with residential apartments in Frankfurt am Main, Germany | GFA 4,000 m² | building permit obtained
2012 - 2014: Developed project strategies to maximize the profit
Role: Head ? Project Management and Supervision
Customer: Engineer?s Office (EO), Dubai, UAE
Tasks:
EO is a privately held multidisciplinary project development firm of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Provided leadership to a multinational team of over 120 employees (18 to 28 direct reports and over 100 indirect reports), including Project Managers, Architects, MEP and Structural Engineers, Construction Supervisors and Quantity Surveyors for approximately 50 ongoing projects including high-end luxury villas and palaces. Reported operational progress to the executive director
Key Projects including but not limited to:
Luxury Villa designed and constructed with eight suits in five-star hotel quality within three months
Extension to Zabeel Palace the home of Sheikh Mohammed
Al Wasl Boxpark built from shipping containers is a contemporary shopping complex with boutiques, a cinema & restaurants and entertainment spanning across 1.2 kilometres
Luxury Holiday Chalets & Apartments for the sheikh?s family on an island in the gulf
2007 - 2012: diverse projects
Role: Senior Project Manager and Client Representative
Customer: Morganti Group Inc., Dubai, UAE
Tasks:
Morganti is recognized as a Project Management organization that offers a design and build total solution with a single point of contact to the project owner
Led teams of 4 to 18 consultants to develop the design and construction of projects to achieve desired results on time and within budget and acted as a key point of contact for the client
Key Projects:
Al Wajba Clubhouse in Qatar | Palace for the Emir of Qatar | GFA 41,000 m² | costs confidential
Dubai Tower in Doha, Qatar | 437 m high rise mixed-use development including a 235 rooms premium hotel of Jumeirah Group | GFA 238,726 m² | estimated cost QR 2.3bn.
Palm Canal Towers and Retail Podium in Dubai Waterfront mixed-use development including a 42- story 4-star business hotel tower of Nakheel Hotel | GFA 427,813 m² | estimated budget AED 4.0bn.
Al Bateen Towers in Dubai, UAE | designed as a 5-star resort hotel with Roya International Hospitality Consultancy and IHG Hotels and Resorts | GFA 152,703 m² | contract value AED 1.0bn
2005 - 2007: Project Management
Role: Project Manager
Customer: RMJM, Dubai, UAE
2001 - 2005: Project Management
Role: Head of Design and Project Management
Customer: RADABAU GmbH, Frankfurt, DE
1999 - 2001: Architecture
Role: Senior Architect
Customer: Grimshaw Architects, London, UK
1995 - 1999: Architecture
Role: Project Architect
Customer: ARUP Associates, London
Certified Senior Project Manager
Level B Certification, International Project Management Association (IPMA)
Immobilienökonom (ebs), equivalent to MBA
Executive Master of Science in Real Estate Economics with specialization in management
European Business School (ebs), Germany
Diplom-Ingenieur der Architektur, equivalent to BSc and MSc in Architecture
Vienna University of Technology (TU-Wien), Austria
Thesis: Solar Architecture
Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Green and Sustainable Finance, CMS
Delegating successfully in challenging leadership situations, Haufe Akademie
Conflict Management and Influencing Skills, Blue Ocean Academy
Affiliation
Association for Project Management (APM)
Architects Registration Board (ARB) Chartered Architect
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Profile:
Head of Property Development
Management professional with a proven track record in leading international hospitality, residential, commercial, mixed-use and industrial developments, both technically and commercially. Entrepreneurial spirit with solid technical background and strong business skills. Disciplinary and professional leader through consistent collaboration to build relationships between multi-disciplinary functions, team members, customers and senior executives. Able to lead the team by clearly and concisely communicating goals, tasks, vision and other organisational requirements in written and verbal form to obtain results-oriented feedback and increase project success. Proven ability to successfully deliver highly complex projects and manage multiple projects through flawless project execution in accordance with IPMA's international project management standards. In a complex environment, my analytical and quantitative skills are required to react quickly to changes in plans or unforeseen events. Problem solver who supports the achievement of individual and shared organisational goals by identifying weaknesses, resolving critical issues and providing guidance.
Highlights of Expertise
Leadership & Team Building
Full Life-Cycle Project Management
Multi-Functional Developments
Budget & Cost Management
Business Development
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Idea Generation & Conflict Resolution
Reporting, Presentation, & Documentation
Contractual (FIDIC) & Regulatory Compliance
Career Accomplishments
Took full responsibility for a distressed project in Munich that was more than ?1 million over budget and 6 months behind schedule. Through ruthless analysis, value engineering and the rapid implementation of new governance measures that increased transparency and changed the mindset and behaviour of the project team, the project was put back on track
Successfully accomplished a student housing project for 420 students in Poland within 18 months during the pandemic to enable scheduled start of operation for the beginning of the academic year in September 2020
Set up and implemented a Project Management Plan (PMP) to establish efficient management processes, measurable objectives and responsibilities according to IPMA standards
Developed a 201-apartment project including outdoor facilities which made a profit of 24%
Established strategies and managed change/transition of the lead consultant during design stage without any delay to the program for a 5-star hotel and 50-storey residential tower project
Technical Proficiencies
MS Office
Primavera
MS Project
AutoCAD
MS Power Point
SAP
Conject
Coor
Cloudbrixx