Metzner Project Management's Director, Ralf Metzner has a remarkable depth of experience across a range of public and private sector projects. This diversity of experience underpins the way we approach all facets of engineering and project management.
EMAL Aluminium Smelter Greenfield Construction Phase 2
Multi Billion US Dollar Capital Investment
> Phase 2 – Project Management of 30,000t structural – Largest single-site aluminium smelter in the world, 4 electrolysis halls at 1.2km length each, casthouse, anode baking furnace and storage, rodding shop and storage
> Specification preparation (Lessons Learnt Phase 1), Design Management (statics and workshop processes), Tender process, Fabrication and Installation phases
> Designs incorporating possibilities for future extensions, Cost savings (Request for Concession process) evaluation and careful selection, fast-track project schedule – complex decisions within minimum turnaround time aided by automated processes (Workflows)
EMAL Aluminium Smelter Greenfields Construction Phase 1 – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Multi Billion US Dollar Capital Investment
> Engineering and Construction Management/Coordination across a multi-national team with satellite offices around the world – Lead Civil/Structural/Architectural (CSA) Field Engineer
> Infrastructure Installations (50,000 stone columns, 3,000 reinforced concrete piles, underground services, buildings and roads)
> Resolving/Answering all contractor CSA queries, Determining solutions for non-conformances, Vendor documentation review
Corrugated Sheetfeeder Plant Greenfield Construction – Strykow, Poland
75million Euro Capital investment
> Head Project Manager – responsible/accountable for all aspects of the project
> Highly complex - fully automated technology design, fast-track schedule, tight budget – requires rigorous scope definition, contractor selection and change management, cross-organisational large project team
Evaporated Salt Production Plant Greenfield Construction – Stassfurt, Germany
141 million Euro Capital investment
> Engineering Management, Construction coordination and onsite Quality Control - Project Lead Civil / Structural / Architectural (CSA) – responsible and accountable for the CSA component of the project
> Cost-effective design solution development, Single point of contact for all CSA matters, Establishing Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures (Inspection and Test Plans) ensuring a high-quality product, Developed automated workflow processes for Requests for Information and Requests for Concession
> Earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, structural steel, storage tanks, architectural finish and fit-out, fire safety compliance, Close interface management with technology and mechanical (Piping, HVAC)
Steel Heat Treatment Line Greenfield Construction – Ilsenburg, Germany
184 million Euro Capital Investment
> Head Project Manager – responsible/accountable for all aspects of the project
> Highly complex, heavy industry plant (30,000m2 floor space), establishing project management structure/framework, systems and team
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