Competencies
curriculum vitae - jens hermansen
Interests:
- Sailing, family and leisure life
- Travel, foreign cultures and languages
- Global climate and environmental policy
With extensive experience in maritime industries, export, and logistics, as well as project management expertise within technology, construction, and chemistry, I have consistently delivered successful results. By applying innovative thinking, a holistic and long-term perspective, constructive dialogue, clear expectation management, and effective collaboration, I have ensured the successful completion of tasks and projects to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
My professional experience has also demonstrated that flexibility, perseverance, diligence, and determination are essential to achieving goals and creating lasting results.
An outgoing and curious personality, combined with humor, positive energy, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to motivate and foster collective engagement, has enabled me to build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues, clients, partners, and others.
Employment History
Great Northern Golf Resort
July 2019 - July 2022
Headhunted to serve as Houseman, ensuring that the resort’s 15 hotel apartments consistently met the highest standards. Responsible for a range of repair and maintenance tasks to maintain quality and guest satisfaction.
Camp Manager – DCU, Albuen Strand Camping
2017-2019
Headhunted to restore the campsite to the maintenance and operational standards required to maintain a 3-star rating, while attracting both long-term tenants and day visitors. Both objectives were fully achieved. It was with pride, but also a touch of nostalgia, that I handed over the site to the incoming manager at the start of the 2019 season, following the successful recruitment by the Danish Camping Union.
Energy and Client Consultant / Project and Construction Manager – GAIA Solar | 2016 – 2017
After three weeks working as project and construction manager responsible for the installation of nearly 1,000 kWh of solar panels, I continued as an external consultant, providing energy and client advisory services from January 1, 2017.
Project employee at Svendborg Municipality's Center for Property and Technical Services
09/2016 - 12/2016
On an iPad - in the electronic building registration program Dalux - I registered and reported on all the municipality's buildings in three different districts. This was done with the aim of preparing a 5-year maintenance and investment plan.
Project employee quality assurance employee "Torneløkke". 09/2016 - 09/2016
On a construction project in Kerteminde and at the Architects Group's newly built property complex "Møllebakken" in Odense. The work was carried out for the construction and contracting company "Torneløkke"
DE GRØNNE FÆTRE
01/2012 – 2017
Prepared a comprehensive energy renovation plan for a private client on Funen. Responsibilities included calculation and sizing, as well as obtaining quotes for a large hybrid solar panel system, wood pellet boiler, and wood fiber insulation for 180 m² of attic and crawl spaces. After the client selected the solution, I conducted construction supervision, participated in the insulation work, and completed final handover on June 30, 2015. The project not only achieved annual energy savings equivalent to approximately DKK 40,000 but also created a significantly improved indoor climate.
Hansen & Nøttrup A/S – Rugårdsvej 46C, 2nd Floor, 5000 Odense C | 2013–2015
In collaboration with Orbicon, I conducted an energy audit of a property in Greve, consisting of 8 residential and 20 commercial units. I then prepared a joint investment and comprehensive plan for energy renovation, full climate envelope upgrades, and external maintenance of the property. Subsequently, as project and construction manager, I oversaw the implementation of selected solutions, including:
- Preparation of tender documents
- Obtaining quotes and placing orders
- Communication with tenants and property caretakers
- Regular construction meetings and site inspections
The project was successfully handed over on October 1, 2014 for Kristensen Properties. A one-year inspection was carried out in September 2015, and at Kristensen Properties’ request, I prepared a new condition report for future maintenance work. The client provided the following feedback:
"Hi Jens, It’s excellent, thank you for a great effort. We will get back to you if further action is required. Best regards, Birgitte Aaslyng – Kristensen Properties A/S"
Project Consultant – Prequalification for ESCO Project in Guldborgsund – 2012
Conducted energy screenings of three buildings for Guldborgsund Municipality and submitted proposals for renewable energy technical solutions.
DANISH ROAD DIRECTORATE (VEJDIREKTORATET)
Site Inspector | 04/2004 – 2017
This role was not a full-time position but a fee-based consultancy. Responsibilities included supervising lighting and signaling systems on the Svendborg Sound Bridge, and reporting any observed settlement or corrosion damage.
ORBICON - Energy and Client Advisor
09/2012 - 09/2013
Employed as a project-based energy consultant. Through client and energy advisory services, the goal was to reestablish Orbicon’s presence in the Funen market. Responsibilities included preparing presentation and prequalification materials, submitting proposals, and providing guidance on sustainable energy renovations, operational optimization, and renewable energy (RE) technical solutions. Tasks also included energy labeling and energy screening. Work was conducted in close collaboration with, among others, C&W Architects in Svendborg.
ØHAVETS SMAKKECENTER
Project Manager
Developed an energy renovation and conversion project for the Øhavets Smakkecenter on Strynø, aimed at transitioning from fossil fuels to exclusively renewable energy sources. Responsibilities included:
- Calculation, sizing, and project design of three subprojects
- Preparation of grant applications based on tender materials and submitted bids
By summer 2012, funding of over DKK 2 million was successfully secured (see statement below).
The architectural and construction firm: EENTILEEN | 2013 - 2017
Project Developer and Project/Construction Manager
By engaging with nonprofit housing associations, investment companies and foundations, municipalities, as well as potential future homeowners, my role is to raise awareness of this highly innovative sustainable cradle-to-cradle (lifecycle) modular construction. Within the projects, I also ensure the implementation of renewable energy solutions, green roofs, and other building installations.
This has already proven successful. In June 2014, together with the architectural firm Dissing+Weitling, we won a major architectural competition announced by Lejerbo. As a result, 35 future-proof, sustainable homes were constructed in Seest near Kolding in 2017.
At the same time, EEN TIL EEN (myself) – in close collaboration with Svendborg Municipality’s Center for Technical Services (CETS), Sydfyns Business School, Danske Bank – Svendborg, and Realkredit Danmark – has been working since spring 2014 to develop a smaller subdivision in “Tankefuld”:
22 “Year-Round Cabins” with green roofs = Small, urban-proximate housing development.
A series of exhibitions and workshops have been held in collaboration, most recently in September 2016. Additionally, since 2014, I have worked alongside Lejerbo (Project Manager George Schmidt) and CETS (Lone Vesterholm Jensen) to establish additional nonprofit sustainable housing within the “Tankefuld” subdivision.
Participation in various ERFA meetings and plenary sessions on sustainable construction, DGNB certification, and green roofs – including with Ulrik Hoffmann from DERBIGUM – has also led to collaborative involvement in the execution of The Biological House in Middelfart.
Other Employment:
01/2009 - 10/2010: SBS-Scandinavian Brake Systems – Machine Operator/Foreman
Together with other department staff, my responsibilities included monitoring machines, furnaces, robots, and tools; assisting in preparing work schedules; performing quality assurance; and ensuring the implementation of a LEAN project. Responsible for daily operations and maintenance.04/2000 - 12/2008: Svendborg Harbor – Harbor Assistant/Deputy Manager
Daily manager responsible for the operation and maintenance of six marinas and island piers, breakwaters, quays, green areas, storage areas, electrical and water installations, cranes, buildings, installations, waste management, insurance claims, harbor safety, space allocation, and collection of harbor fees.09/1998 - 04/2000: Vornæs Nursery and Ørskov Fruit – Plantation Worker
Worked on field drainage, surveying, planting, pruning, fruit picking, and other general tasks.01/1990 - 06/1998: SK Energi – Laboratory Technician and Logistics Coordinator
Initially worked at the Electric Power concrete and road laboratory. Later joined the by-product department, managing delivery and shipment of 1 million tons of by-products annually to customers in Norway, Sweden, England, and Denmark.01/1984 - 12/1994: Per Mynkekær Poulsen – Boiler Mason Assistant
Repaired and constructed masonry in boilers and burners.07/1986 - 05/1992: AOF-Vallø – English Teacher
Taught English and technical English (for aircraft mechanics) at AOF’s evening school in Hårlev.07/1989 - 12/1989: Jet Benzin – Technical Assistant
Worked on drafting and design of new fuel tank facilities and supervised construction and technical installations at the tanks.
Courses and education:
- 2014: Revit 2014/2015 – Sketching, Rendering, and Modeling. Parts 1, 2, and 3
- 2013: Project Management – Module I – Orbicon’s Project Model
- 2012: Project Management – “The Role of the Project Manager,” 10-week Project Manager Course at the University of Southern Denmark
- 2013: AMU Course: “Revit 3D on the Construction Site”
- 2012: AutoCAD 2011 – 2D, Basic and Advanced, VIA University College, Horsens
- 04/2004: Svendborg Harbor – PFSO (Port Facility Security Officer)
- 09/1986 - 12/1988: Køge and Ringsted Technical Schools – Technical Assistant, Construction and Civil Engineering
- 04/1985 - 05/1985: AOF – Roskilde County – VPG Course and Study Circle Leader Course. Learned to plan and execute coherent, goal-oriented teaching including project work, process- and problem-oriented approaches, experimental activities, and creativity development.
- 09/1984 - 06/1986: Roskilde University Center – Social Science Basic Education. Two years of coursework concluded with a passed exam project: “The Structural Debate in the Labor Movement”
- 07/1976 - 06/1979: Køge County Gymnasium – Social-Linguistic High School Diploma
Language skills:
Have lived and worked in France, Ireland and Spain and have been on extended trips and vacations across most of Europe, Africa and Asia and currently I speak Danish (native language), Norwegian, Swedish, German, English, French and Spanish/Portuguese at a conversational level.
Recommendations:
Jens has carried out his tasks with rare dedication and has always made himself available whenever needed, including outside of normal working hours.
As a person, he is cooperative, helpful, and positive, and would be a valued member of any future team he joins.
Aage Faurholt, former Chairman Denmark
Interterminals, tel. +45 24 66 43 02
Jens Hermansen has demonstrated great skill in his role as Harbor Assistant in Svendborg, both in daily collaboration with the harbor’s users and in various harbor-related committees.
Ole Ingemann Nielsen, Chairman of DS Fyn
Member of the DS Board, Tel.: +45 29 67 49 18
Jens has carried out his tasks with extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and responsibility, fully meeting our expectations
Flemming Walsted, Former Center Manager,
Øhavets Smakkecenter, Tel.: +45 31 45 86 87
We have come to know Jens as an employee who approaches tasks with dedication, creativity, initiative, and perseverance. Jens has a positive and infectious spirit. He has been highly regarded as a colleague, always approachable and willing to collaborate and help
Johannes Overgaard, Former Department Head at Orbicon, now Chief Consultant at Niras
Tel.: +45 96 30 64 00
Jens works very independently and can handle stressful situations. He also contributes constructive solutions and good ideas. Jens has shown determination and is a skilled, responsible employee, with all tasks completed to our full satisfaction. Gaia Solar A/S gives Jens H. its highest recommendation
Carsten Nørgaard, Project Manager, Gaia Solar
Tel.: +45 25 21 15 14