Thomas Hofer

Communication is the key to success!

Halbenrain, Styria, Austria

About

Experiences out of international projects all over the world have shown me that it does not matter which industry you are working for, it is always about being open-minded and communication!

Experience

  • Global Project Manager at AVL
    Oct 2011 - Jan 2026 · 14 yrs 4 mos

    - Global projects in automotive industry - Electrification and Racing test facilities. - Management and coordination of interdisciplinary project teams. - Responsibility for budget planning, project controlling as well as resource, time and risk management. - Interface between customer, engineering, suppliers and management.

  • Project Manager at BDI-BioEnergy International GmbH
    May 2007 - Jul 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    - Bio- and Nanotechnology; Turn-key BioDiesel plants located in Spain. - Technical and organizational management of international projects. - Coordination of engineering, suppliers and local construction companies. - Ensuring adherence to deadlines, costs and quality standards. - Supervision of installation and commissioning.

  • Camp manager of international football camps at Sport- und Freizeitbetriebe GmbH & Co KEG
    May 2006 - Oct 2006 · 6 mos

    - Contact person for coaching staff, players and medical staff (National team of Trinidad and Tobago; Wigan Athletic; National team of Austria; FC Gretna; Austria Vienna) - Infrastructure and logistics planning on-site (football pitch, training equipment, accommodation) - Ensuring a smooth process with regard to accommodation, transport and daily planning.

  • Commissioning Engineer at KNAPP AG
    Sep 1999 - Sep 2004 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    - Commissioning and functional testing of automated warehouse and logistics systems in USA, Canada and Europe. - Execution of acceptance tests. - Training and technical support of operating personal. - Close cooperation with engineering teams and project management to ensure smooth commissioning process.