Passive House Designer/Project Manager
Herz and Lang GmbH
Total years of experience :8 years, 3 Months
Herz and Lang focuses on energy-efficient construction in both new and old buildings. http://www.herz-lang.com/
Passive House Concept
• The maximum heating requirement of a Passive House is 15 kWh per square meter per year. To achieve this energy standard of the future requires the building to have optimal orientation to the sun, excellent thermal insulation and triple glazing, a comfort ventilation system with highly efficient heat recovery, as well as a minimized heating system.
http://www.herz-lang.com/herz-lang/web.nsf/id/pa_en_new_building_passive_house.html
Highlights
• Contributed to the execution of a wide range of projects from private houses to large hotels, both new and retrofit developments
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
• Managed business development activities for sourcing and securing business in the UK, Ireland and other English speaking countries aligned to overall corporate business targets.
• Participated in conferences in UK and other target markets to create awareness of Passive House standards and generate business opportunities in residential and commercial sectors.
• Identified prospective new and retrofit projects, liaised with clients to generate enquiries and gather requirements, develop and present proposals and negotiated to clinch deals and contracts.
Passive House Design
• Conducted extensive on-site measurements of existing buildings covering aspects of thermography and air tightness testing and prepared reports for retrofit actions needed to meet Passive House standards.
• Used applicable principles of building physics and calculated total heat and energy demands of a building for developing project specifications.
• Collated results of building heat and energy calculations and prepared comprehensive energy audit reports for guidance of contractors and clients.
• Interfaced with ventilation planners and provided required technical inputs in developing efficient ventilation designs for new and retrofit projects.
• Prepared technical deliverables for projects including designs, drawings and specifications using appropriate CAD software like AutoCAD and Allplan 3D.
Project Execution
• Aided in the sourcing and appointment of local contractors and craftsmen and monitored all works at site ensuring compliance with international standards as well as project specifications.
• Developed and implemented project plans and schedules, mobilized resources and ensured smooth and flawless execution through close monitoring and control.
• Supervised and coordinated with multiple specialist subcontractors, managed interfaces, resolved issues and ensured achievement of milestones and budgetary objectives.
• Coordinated with clients and contractors for periodic review of progress and responded effectively to all queries and requests for information.
Highlights
• Worked on several large scale projects including private and state funded developments
Key Responsibilities
• Supervised on-site measurements and preparation of designs and shop drawings for roof systems of various types of buildings as per project specifications.
• Planned and scheduled production of roof system components both in the company workshop and project site ensuring adherence to approved drawings and specifications.
• Supervised a team of multinational craftsmen executing project jobs both in the workshop and project site ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, quality standards and safety rules.
• Coordinated with other contractors working on the site ensuring effective planning and management of interface activities for achievement of project milestones.
• Participated in identifying potential complications and bottlenecks across the project life-cycle and in implementing effective mitigation plans.
Key Responsibilities
• Participated in all activities related to the successful running of a family owned business including business development, operations and customer relations.
• Planned, scheduled and coordinated execution of projects from initiation through to completion and handover to clients meeting milestone and budgetary objectives.
• Monitored ongoing project closely to identify variances from plans and opportunities for improvements and implemented action plans for overall enhancement of project outcomes.
• Participated in programs for continual improvements to the company’s business processes and systems for improving efficiency related to time management and revenue generation.
• Communicated with clients on a day-to-day basis to understand and satisfy their requirements and expectations ensuring consistent customer satisfaction.
• Supervised company craftsmen as well as outsourced subcontractors ensuring adherence to method statements, drawings, designs and material specifications.
• Identified industry trends, technological advancements and changing customer preferences to ensure the company stayed abreast of competition in the market.
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Tech Civil Engineering PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATIONS • 2013: Passive House Trainer, Energy Institute Vorarlberg, Austria • 2012: Certified European Passive House Designer, Energy Institute Vorarlberg, Austria • 2003: European Computer Drivers License, Davit College, Castlebar Ireland MEMBERSHIPS • Registered Member, Engineers Ireland