Interim management for the construction industry

Temporary leadership expertise for construction companies, project developers, and infrastructure projects

Why interim management in the construction sector?

The construction industry faces massive challenges: a shortage of skilled workers, skyrocketing material prices, project overruns, and increasing regulatory requirements call for managers who can act immediately.

Interim managers bring proven solutions from large-scale projects – without any training period required. They stabilize critical projects, optimize costs and schedules, modernize corporate structures, and implement new technologies. External construction expertise pays off, especially in the case of large-scale project crises, restructuring, or digitalization.

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XQI Partners

All XQI Partners

Looking for a Interim Manager? Our Partners will find the optimal solution for you – tailored, fast and discreet.

Holger Rosemann

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

Tapani Hänninen

Managing Partner, München

Robert Butz

Managing Partner, München

Georg Larch

Managing Partner, München

York von Massenbach

Managing Partner, München

Ilka Herzog

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

Stephan Franken

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

Dirk Niederberghaus

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
All XQI Partners

Reliable Interim Partner

“The interim manager swiftly achieved significant improvements on the construction site and within the project team through exceptional dedication. In a tense overall situation, his high level of personal commitment and structural enhancements played a key role in driving a successful turnaround. Within a very short time, the interim manager’s outstanding efforts led to measurable progress—both on-site and within the project team. His contributions enabled the urgently needed turnaround to be successfully implemented.”

A globally leading healthcare provider
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What you can count on

  • Project management excellence
    Interim managers with proven experience in managing large construction projects, meeting deadlines, and managing costs.

  • Construction logistics & resource management
    Expertise in personnel planning, material flow optimization, and procurement under pressure and price volatility.

  • Digitalization & Building Information Modeling (BIM)
    Competence in the introduction of building information modeling and digital project management tools.

  • Structured crisis management
    Ability to act quickly in the event of project overruns, personnel shortages, or safety incidents.

Your leaders for success

We place experienced interim managers who can make an immediate impact in the construction industry – with clear goals and measurable results:

  • Crisis managers with strong implementation skills:
    Transform delayed, overbudgeted, or understaffed projects into controlled, profitable processes.

  • Strategic thought leaders for the future:
    Align corporate structures for digital transformation and new business models.

  • Industry experts with practical knowledge:
    Understand the technical, commercial, and regulatory specifics of the construction industry – without any training period.

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Areas of application for interim management

Interim executives in the construction industry act as catalysts for change—they bring expertise, experience, and implementation skills exactly where they are needed:

1. Regular & large-scale project management

  • Taking over the management of underperforming or crisis-prone large-scale projects.

  • Implementing project management systems and controlling structures.

  • Monitoring deadlines, costs, and quality with tracking of critical milestones.

2. Construction logistics & resource planning

  • Reorganizing personnel planning, machine deployment, and building material flow.

  • Optimizing subcontractor and supplier networks.

  • Establishment of procurement structures for volatile construction market situations.

3. Digitalization & BIM implementation

  • Introduction of BIM and integrated project management tools.

  • Establishment of digital documentation and acceptance processes.

  • Change management for technological transitions in the construction industry.

4. Cost & profitability management

  • Implementation of cost reduction programs – without compromising quality.

  • Optimization of subcontractor costs and material expenses.

  • Preparation for M&A processes through operational optimization.

5. Safety, compliance, and regulatory affairs

  • Establishing or restructuring occupational health and safety and quality management systems.

  • Managing safety incidents and implementing preventive measures.

  • Ensuring compliance with building regulations and legal requirements.

6. Human resources management and skills development

  • Stabilizing and building management teams in the event of staff turnover.

  • Establishing training structures for new technologies and working methods.

  • Succession planning and development of foremen and shaft foremen.

7. Strategic restructuring & business development

  • Management of corporate restructuring and start-ups.

  • Integration of acquired construction companies and their project portfolios.

  • Realignment of business models towards specialization, sustainability, or new markets.

Why choose us?

  • Experienced construction experts with proven expertise in crisis management, digitalization, and strategic leadership.

  • Rapid identification and selection of suitable interim managers for your specific requirements.

  • Flexible solutions for bridging vacancies, transformation, or turnaround—ready for immediate action.

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Successfully Implemented Construction Projects

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Automotive

Transformation of the IT Organization: From Firefighting to a Delivery-Capable Business Partner

How an international automotive group transformed its IT from firefighting to a reliable business partner in just 28 months

IT Interim, Start Up & Scale Up
Mechanical engineering

How a company strengthened delivery reliability and market position through process optimization, compliance, and M&A support.

Operative Excellence in crisis: Restructuring in plant and machinery engineering.

COO Interim
Construction

Operative excellence & growth: interim coo/cso leads transformation in metal processing company to success

How an interim COO and CSO harmonized three international locations, digitized processes, and increased sales performance by 30% in 12 months – despite geopolitical challenges.

COO Interim, Interim Sales and Distribution
Retail

Operational restructuring and refinancing > EUR 2 billion

How a Company Refinanced €2 Billion in Just 15 Months.

CRO Interim
Healthcare

M&A program management in the exit phase

Strategic Divestiture: How One Company Sold Three Business Units in 12 Months.

Private Equity and Family Offices
Private Equity & Family Offices

Transformation of the Internal Group Audit

How a family equity firm co-sourced its internal audit function in 9 months.
Retail

Stabilization & Transformation of the IT Landscape

How a company seamlessly managed a CIO transition in just 6 months

IT Interim
Consumer Goods

Supply chain optimization

How a company increased OTIF by 33% and DPA by 20%

Project Management Interim
Consumer Goods

Scaling digitally to expand customer reach

Within nine months, a textile company achieved +60% revenue

International Interim Manager

We bring construction expertise to the forefront – for construction companies and project developers.

Rely on our many years of construction experience and implementation expertise – we provide tailor-made management solutions for your individual project, ensuring timely, cost-efficient, and secure execution.

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