What do you think makes a good property manager? And how is that reflected in your everyday work?

For me, personal contact is key – both with our clients and with the tenants. For me, property management means building relationships and really understanding needs. Of course, administrative tasks are part of the job, but they shouldn't dominate our everyday work. That's why I think it's important to regularly review processes, adapt them to new circumstances and make targeted use of technology to reduce routine work. This leaves more room for what really matters: people, solutions and quality of service. I also believe that every property manager should regularly visit their properties in person. Only those who are on site can truly understand the properties – and manage them responsibly.

What approach do you take as a team leader?

In the team, I focus on open communication and mutual trust. It is important to me that we not only discuss tasks, but also topics that concern us in our daily work. This leads to new ideas and genuine collaboration. At the same time, I make sure that our work processes remain efficient and modern. Routine should not slow us down – it should support us in what really creates value: contact with our customers and tenants.

What excites you about your job? IT is not everyone's cup of tea.

That's true! And yet we all have to deal with these machines on a daily basis. Nowadays, nothing works without IT. I probably didn't realize this when I assembled my first PC at the age of 6, but I've been incredibly fascinated by the subject ever since!

In my career so far, I've been able to gather a lot of impressions, whether as a typical system administrator - all alone in a cold server room (which is probably the cliché of the IT specialist) - or as a consultant in the Microsoft 365 area. The latter is exactly my thing. I love interacting with people - without a ticket - but in person in our IT department!

A few years ago, you were already working as an external service provider - including for ehret+klein. What is it like to be part of the team yourself now?

In my 10 years as an IT service provider, I was able to build up a sound knowledge base in all areas of IT. By supporting a wide variety of medium-sized companies, from medical practices to cytology, I was able to implement a wide range of processes and get to know a large number of software solutions.
At ehret+klein in particular, I was very impressed by the working atmosphere, the positive team spirit and the high standard with which the projects were implemented. Being able to play my part now makes me happy.

The real estate industry is not necessarily considered an innovative stronghold for software - where do you see development potential for the industry?

I don't think that can be said across the board for the real estate industry alone! Nowadays, many industries are faced with the challenge of recognizing the added value of new IT technologies and using them to their advantage. Above all, however, employees need to be brought on board and supported through the change process. Nowadays, we can rely on both tried-and-tested and new IT infrastructures that make our daily work easier. My mission: to drive digital collaboration even further, because I love and live modern working.

1. On which task have you particularly grown professionally?
Starting my career was actually my biggest challenge. As a career changer and just graduated from university, I had no real idea of the complexity behind construction projects that you come across almost every day. My first few months at ehret+klein were like jumping in at the deep end. My colleagues and my team, who I was able to pester with my questions, were particularly helpful. The fact that my team leader gave me the chance to prove myself despite my lack of experience is something I have only experienced at ehret+klein.

2. You support your team in various matters - what do you enjoy most?
I generally think it's cool when I see that my work contributes to the bigger picture. It's even better when something is created through teamwork. I can't name a specific task here.  

3. Dog or cat and why? 
Dog - Exclamation mark. Quite simply because dogs are also great team players and companions. I grew up with them and after my wife really wanted a dog and we discovered Riley at the breeder, I couldn't say no, of course. She's been part of our family ever since - with more privileges than I have.  

Why did you choose a medium-sized company?
Short communication paths, quick decision-making, and a positive team spirit were the key factors that convinced me.

What has been your biggest success in a project so far?
The completion and handover of the apartments in the quarter "Am Papierbach" in Landsberg am Lech, along with the happy faces of the new owners and residents. It gives me the sense of creating lasting value.
 

What challenges still lie ahead?
Implementing the overall development of the urban quarter in the current market environment and realizing the vision for the district with all stakeholders.
 

Can you imagine living there yourself?
Absolutely, if the architectural quality and vision align. What matters to me is a family-friendly environment, sustainable buildings, cultural and social diversity, and a high standard of architectural design. In my opinion, the district in Landsberg offers exactly that.