Ersin Yalcin

Senior Project Manager, Design Manager, and Registered Architect with 25+ years of experience leading complex, large-scale commercial, office, and institutional construction projects across Germany, Canada, and Asia. Proven track record in driving business growth, operational excellence, and high-performance project delivery within multidisciplinary and international environments. Specialized in end-to-end BIM-enabled project delivery and Design & Build execution, with strong expertise in DACH regulatory frameworks, permitting, and full lifecycle project management (HOAI LPH 1–8).

Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and ensuring delivery aligned with cost, schedule, and quality targets. Brings a strategic mindset with the ability to integrate design, technology, and commercial objectives, strengthen partner ecosystems, and deliver scalable project solutions across multiple asset classes including office, retail, and complex technical facilities.

Senior Project Manager at Stantec GmbH (2022-01 – Present)

• Lead project delivery across the full lifecycle, from early design and authority coordination through construction delivery and handover
• Oversee multidisciplinary coordination across architecture, structure, MEP, civil, cyber security, fire protection, building physics
• Manage and support German permitting processes, authority engagement, and compliance requirements in coordination with clients and stakeholders
• Direct communication with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, LBB, subs in Europe and US and German authorities
• Guide full project lifecycle from design stage to construction and client handover
• Oversight of budgets, risk registers, and progress reports in alignment with USACE standards
• Ensure design governance, QA/QC, and compliance with DIN, ISO, UFC, and client standards

Design Manager at BFT Planung GmbH (2020-08 – 2021-11)

• Managed technical planning (LPH 2-5) for healthcare and education buildings
• Supervised BIM-supported design coordination and contractor integration
• Implemented quality assurance and design compliance with DIN & VDI standards

Senior Architect / BIM Coordinator at PORR Design & Engineering (2017-04 – 2019-04)

• Managed BIM workflows for €100M+ residential and mixed-use developments
• Supported tendering and contract documentation aligned with HOAI LPH 5-6

Architect / BIM Coordinator at Chapman Taylor Architects (2016-01 – 2017-03)

• Managed BIM processes for retail and mixed-use developments (LP03-LP05)
• Oversaw coordination for shopping mall projects in Wuppertal and Weil am Rhein
• Ensured consistency of design deliverables, consultant coordination

Design Manager (International Projects) at SML (2010 – 2015)

• Oversaw complex, high-value developments (200–300 M USD) including hotels, offices, and mixed-use towers on site
• Coordinated design and site supervision for large international subs
• Ensured integration of sustainable concepts and high-performance systems

Design Manager at ENKA Construction (2006-04 – 2008-05)

• Managed design coordination and construction documentation on site for a 200,000 m² shopping mall
• Supervised procurement, subcontractor design reviews, and local authority compliance

Graduate Diploma in Business Management for Engineers in Business Management for Engineers – University of Applied Sciences Cologne (2002 – 2005)

Master of Architecture in Architecture – Technical University (METU) (1988 – 1994)